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Using Shared Drives

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 +Open Finder and from the Go menu select '''Connect to Server...''' (Apple + K)
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 +A windows should appear prompting you for the server address:
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 + smb://server/share
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 +To save the URI as a favorite click on the plus sign to the right of the text field.
 +Click '''Connect''' and it will initiate communications with the server. You may be prompted to authenticate depending on the servers configuration.
== Disconnect Shared Drive == == Disconnect Shared Drive ==

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Contents

Introduction

If you are connected to the local network at one of offices you are able to connect to a shared drive.

Using shares from other locations is a feature which should be used only when needed as they will be a lot slower than local shares. If you are noticing a significant performance degradation, simply Disconnect the Shared Drive.

Map Shared Drive

Windows XP

  • Open My Computer and click on the Tools Sub-Menu from the Menu bar.
  • Select Map Network Drive...
  • A box should appear prompting you for login credentials and desired resource.
    • Drive: This is automatically configured by the operating system and should not need to be modified.
    • Folder: This is the desired location you wish to access and should be in the form specified below: 
\\<Server>\<Share>

Once you have found the correct URI paste it into the Folder box and click Finish.

  • You should now be prompted for a Username and Password this should be the same password you use to log into your computer (If you are a part of the Windows Domain) otherwise please see IT to have a Domain account created for you. Click Ok and the Share should then be mapped and accessible from the My Computer window.

Linux

Mac OS X

Open Finder and from the Go menu select Connect to Server... (Apple + K)

A windows should appear prompting you for the server address: 

smb://server/share

To save the URI as a favorite click on the plus sign to the right of the text field. Click Connect and it will initiate communications with the server. You may be prompted to authenticate depending on the servers configuration.

Disconnect Shared Drive

Windows XP

  • Open My Computer and click on the Tools Sub-Menu from the Menu bar.
  • Select Disconnect Network Drive...
  • A new window should appear which displays the current mapped drives.
  • Simply highlight (By Clicking Once) on the desired drive to be disconnected and click OK.

Linux

Mac OS X

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