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UWB File Server Migration for OS X Users

Why the new file server?

Information Technologies is enhancing UWB File Services which will provide faculty and staff one gigabyte (1 GB) of server space for their personal folder (double the previous limit).  Another benefit of this upgrade will be the added convenience of accessing personal folders from off-campus, anywhere in the world.

What will happen to my files on Mercury?

All your files will be backed up and copied to the new file server.  Information Technologies will ensure that none of your files are lost during this transition.

What does this mean for me?

You will be notified by Information Technologies when your Mercury folder will be converted to the new UWB File Services.  Your work will be affected in two ways:

• Shortcuts - New shortcuts to the most common resources will automatically be created.  Any shortcuts you currently have on your desktop that link to Mercury will need to be deleted.
• Accessing files from off-campus - The new services will be accessible from off-campus directly from Mac OS X if you are using version 10.4 or later; or with a free, simple piece of software (Goliath) if you are using 10.3 or earlier.  For instructions on connecting from off-campus, please see here.

Shortcuts

The first time you log back into your computer after Information Technologies migrates your folders, three shortcuts will automatically be generated linking to the most frequently used resources.  

Departments contains the link to your departmental share.  It also contains links to other departments and the Temporary folder.  Please note that your personal folder will no longer be located here (see below).

Faculty-Staff has links to individual class shares under Classes, as well as multi-department shared resources such as GFO and GSO.

Finally, a link to your personal folder (bearing your UWB username, which is typically first initial + last name) is created.  This contains all the data you had on your personal Mercury folder, the only difference being the new location (under Home in UWB File Services) and the amount of space you get (twice as much).

Connecting from Off-Campus

Please see http://www.uwb.edu//computing/facstaff/uwbfileoff_osx.xhtml for help with accessing your files from off-campus on a Mac.

Getting Help

If you have any questions please feel free to give the Helpdesk a call at (425) 352-3456, or email IT@uwb.edu, or stop by our office in LB2-218.