Accessing the Shared Network Drive

CS 102

Nov. 20, 1998

I've set up a shared drive, on the network, to which we all have access. This will allow each member of a project group to collaborate and share with his or her group members without being dependent upon each other for access to project files.

I ask that each group create a folder on the shared drive and place all their project-related work into that folder. Within that folder, you may create as many files, folders, documents, etc. as you deem necessary. Please do not create anything outside of your group's folder or folders (see below).

It is important to realize that we all have equal access to everything on this drive. All of us will be able to see what you're doing with the drive. Likewise, each of us has the power to remove other's work. With that in mind, be especially careful if you are accessing files or folders not your own.

I suggest that you make, in a shared drive folder other than your main working folder, a copy of the contents of your working folder and update it from time-to-time.

If you have any problems, either with making the connection or test it, please send e-mail with a subject line of ``Network Drive Problems'' to Send mail to kelliher AT DOMAIN goucher.edu, describing the nature of the problem.

You will have access to the drive until the conclusion of the semester. At that time, your access will be removed and the contents of the drive deleted.

Following are instructions for connecting to, testing, and disconnecting from the drive.

Connecting to the Network Drive

1. Right click on ``My Computer.''

2. Choose ``Map Network Drive.''

3. For the ``Drive'' letter, choose S:. (To make life simple, let's all standardize on this.)

4. For the ``Path'', type: \\ goldfinch\cs102

5. Leave ``Connect As'' blank.

6. Ensure that ``Reconnect at Logon'' is checked.

7. Click OK.

Testing the Connection

1. Open ``My Computer'' (double left click).

2. Open your ``new'' S: drive.

3. On the S: drive, you should see a file with the name README. Open it and follow the brief instructions.

Disconnecting from the Network Drive

(You needn't do this until the end of the semester, or the conclusion of your project.)

1. Right click on ``My Computer.''

2. Choose ``Disconnect Network Drive.''

3. Carefully select the S: drive (assuming you accepted my advice to standardize).

4. Click OK.