Data Storage and Backup

Using Crashplan

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:04:53 +0000

Using Crashplan

TSO provides CrashPlan client software licenses to CoC faculty, staff, and student employees with GT-owned mobile computing devices, such as laptops, tablets and phones. The CrashPlan client leverages the campus backup service administered by OIT.

Download and Installation and Setup

You can download, install and setup the CrashPlan client by following the directions here:

Windows Instructions

Mac Instructions

Choosing Your Backup

Each time you open CrashPlan, it will prompt you to login. Type your full GT username (for example: gburdell2@gatech.edu) and you will be redirected to the standard Georgia Tech login screen. When signed into for the first time, CrashPlan will immediately begin backup of the entire user folder of whichever user account began the installation. The initial backup process can take considerable time, depending on how much data exists (e.g., 50GB of data will take approximately 1 day per backup server). It is recommended to use a wired network connection for the initial backup to expedite this operation.

The Destinations should be left at their default values. If you wish to change what folders and files are being backed up, click the 'Manage Files...' button to bring up the below window.

Tick the checkboxes of the files or folders you wish to have backed up and then click Save. Once done, CrashPlan will execute a backup. The length of time required will vary based on how much data is being backed up, but the Backup screen above will show a progress bar and an estimated time of completion.

Restore

To restore files, open the CrashPlan application and select the Restore Files button.

If you have multiple computers being backed up, you can select from which you want to restore. If you know the name of the file or folder, you can use the search field. If not, you can select it from the list shown by ticking the checkbox next to that which you want to restore. At the top, the "As Of Today" link will open a date selection menu. Clicking 'Restore Files...' again will bring up the options for the restore - where you want to save the restored files, what to do if the file already exists, and file permissions settings. Once you've selected what you want restored, click the 'Go' button.

admin Wed, 01/23/2013 - 15:04

How to Map a Network Drive in Mac OS X

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:55:44 +0000

How to Map a Network Drive in Mac OS X

Note: Users must be on a College of Computing wired network or VPN to access ccsamba, winhome, or adminfs. How do I obtain the CoC VPN client?

To access your home directory or adminfs from a Mac:

click the Finder icon in the Dock
under the "Go" menu, select Connect to Server...
to connect to your samba drive, in the "Connect to Server" window, type smb://ccsamba.cc.gatech.edu/<username> where <username> is your CoC account username (i.e. smb://ccsamba.cc.gatech.edu/uwanna).

(Note: To save the smb://ccsamba.cc.gatech.edu/... Server Address, click the "+" icon)

for non-UNIX staff, to connect to your home directory, in the "Connect to Server" window, type smb://winhome.cc.gatech.edu/homedirs$/<username> where <username> is your CoC account username (i.e. smb://winhome.cc.gatech.edu/homedirs$/uwanna).

(Note: To save the smb://winhome.cc.gatech.edu/... Server Address, click the "+" icon)

to connect to adminfs, in the "Connect to Server" window, type smb://adminfs.cc.gatech.edu/<folder> where <folder> is the folder you normally work from (i.e. smb://adminfs.cc.gatech.edu/cns)

(Note: To save the smb://adminfs.cc.gatech.edu/... Server Address, click the "+" icon)

click Connect
on the login window:
- For adminsfs: your username should be AD\<gtusername> (i.e. AD\jbrinson3)
- For winhome: your username should be AD\<gtusername> (i.e. AD\jbrinson3)
- For ccsamba: your username is CC\<CoC username> (i.e. cc\uwanna).
If you do not know your GT username password, please see Passport for instructions on resetting it. If you don't know your CoC password, please use this form: https://support.cc.gatech.edu/resources/forms/coc-account-password-reset
Your directory will mount on your desktop

To make the directory auto-remount after a system reboot:

Because this method stores your domain credentials, you should only perform this if your Mac is password protected for logging in and waking from screensaver and sleep. You'll also have to change your credentials in your keychain after a password change. If you have to establish a VPN session to access your mapped drives, you should instead select an option under one of the headings below.

perform the steps above, clicking the checkbox Remember this password in my keychain when entering your credentials
enter System Preferences
click on Accounts and ensure your account is selected
click on Login Items
click on the + button to add another login item or drag and drop your mounted drives into the Login Items pane
locate the network drive you previously mounted and click Add
exit out of System Preferences

To make the directory remount with a click:

perform the steps under the first heading
right-click on the mapped network drive on the desktop

select Make Alias
when clicked after rebooting, you'll need to authenticate as described above

To make a shortcut in the Dock:

for 10.5 and newer

perform the steps under the first heading
drag the mapped drive icon from the window that opens to the dock
if the drive is not mounted when the shortcut is clicked, you will be prompted for your username and password

Video Guide

How to Map a Network Drive in macOS - Video Guide

admin Wed, 02/15/2012 - 10:55

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:36:23 +0000

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows

Note: Users must be on a College of Computing wired network or VPN to access ccsamba, winhome, or adminfs. How do I obtain the CoC VPN client?

Windows 10: Open File Explorer, right click on This PC and select Map Network Drive...
For Drive: select an available letter.
- for your adminfs/winhome/ccsamba drive, select an appropriate drive letter.
For Folder: enter the path for the folder. (Please Note: that computers that have been migrated to use GT authentication will require that you provide your GT username and password )
- to connect to adminfs, enter \\adminfs.cc.gatech.edu<folder>, where <folder> is the folder you normally work from (i.e. \\adminfs.cc.gatech.edu\cns).
- For staff, to connect to your home directory, enter \\winhome.cc.gatech.edu\homedirs$<username>
  where <username> is your CoC Account username i.e. \\winhome.cc.gatech.edu\homedirs$\uwanna).
- to connect to your samba drive, enter \\ccsamba.cc.gatech.edu\<username>, where <username> is your CoC Account username (i.e. \\ccsamba.cc.gatech.edu\uwanna).
If prompted, enter your username and Windows password.
- For adminsfs: your username should be AD\<gtusername> (i.e. AD\jbrinson3)
- For winhome: your username should be AD\<gtusername> (i.e. AD\jbrinson3)
- For ccsamba: your username is CC\<CoC username> (i.e. cc\uwanna).
If you do not know your GT username password, please see Passport for instructions on resetting it. If you don't know your CoC password, please use this form: https://support.cc.gatech.edu/resources/forms/coc-account-password-reset
Uncheck the box Reconnect at logon IF you are connecting from off-campus. Users of CoC-issued laptops may wish to keep this box checked.
Click Finish.
To access a mapped network drive, open My Computer and view the Network Drives.
- If you want to see the mapped drive from your desktop, right-click the drive and click Copy. Then, right-click a blank area on your desktop and click Paste Shortcut.

Video Guide

Map a Network Drive in Windows - Video Guide

admin Wed, 02/15/2012 - 10:36