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GSLIS File Storage Tutorial

GSLIS provides several file storage options for students, faculty, and staff.  Each file storage option has been implemented for a specific purpose or use.  This tutorial is designed to prepare you to connect to your file storage space, transfer files, and locate these files on the web.  We highly encourage you to learn more through experimentation, attending GSLIS workshops, and contacting the GSLIS Help Desk with any questions or problems.

H Drive

Your H drive, or "home drive", can be accessed locally from any computer in the GSLIS computer labs, as well as remotely from your own computer.  Files stored in the H drive should be for your personal use only, as these files are not available on the web.

I Drive

Your I drive, once enabled, can be accessed locally from any computer in the GSLIS computer labs, as well as remotely from your own computer.  Files stored in the I drive are available on the web.

Course Directories

Every GSLIS course has file storage space provided for it by default.  In general, only instructors or TAs are able to post files in these directories, though there may be occasions when students are asked to share files as well.  Course directories can be accessed remotely, and files stored in the course directories are available on the web.

More information on each of these file storage areas will be provided in this guide.  Each of these file storage areas use your NetID and GSLIS domain password for authentication.

To proceed through this tutorial, please click on the link that best describes your file storage needs:

I have files that I want to be able to access from GSLIS or at home, but these files are just for me.
I have files that I want to be able to access from GSLIS or at home, and I also want to share these files on the web.
I'm teaching a GSLIS course and have files that I would like to share with my class.


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