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Storage space existing on the network where users can store data and access it from anywhere on the network. Common network drives configured on College computers are Users, Department, and Campus.

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Backup
  • Employee Storage Server (ESS) Backup ESS General Information The ESS provides all Hamilton employees a central location to store and backup critical files from their Macintosh and PC desktop computers. The Employee Storage Server (ESS) provides: Improved printing services for all office/lab/classroom computers. A central, secure area where all employees can backup or store their critical personal files from their on-campus desktop machine. These files will be accessible from any PC or Macintosh on-campus. (i.e. I can backup my own personal files from my computer) A central, secure area where each department can share files with other people in their department. (i.e. I can share files with other people in ITS for collaborative work) A central, secure area where employees can share files with people in various departments (i.e. I can share files with people in the Registrar office).   ESS User Folder Quotas (Size Limits) Overview Every employee at Hamilton College is provided with disk space on the Employee Storage Server (ESS) to back up and/or store their critical documents and other electronic data from their office computer. Each academic and administrative department is also provided shared space for employees within the department to use to share documents or data with each other. Campus space is provided for employees to use to share files with employees in other departments Standards Each employee at Hamilton is given an initial disk quota of three Gigabytes (3 GB) to store their own personal files and data. Each department and campus space is also given an initial quota of One Gigabyte (1 GB). Requests for increases in disk quotas are handled by the ITS Network and Telecommunications Services team on an individual basis. Process for requesting Disk Quota Increases Individual employees or departments may request a permanent increase in their ESS disk quota each year in increments of 500 MB. Requests for space greater than 5 GB in size will be handled on an individual basis. A maximum of 10 GB of space per employee is allowed. Additional ESS disk space is available on a temporary basis for special projects, research, or instructional needs. Any requests for additional space will be referred to the Instructional Technology Services or Desktop Integration Services teams for alternative arrangements. The requestor must provide a time limit for the request, i.e., when he/she expects to no longer need the space (the time should not exceed one semester). Since the increase in disk quota is temporarily allocated, it is the requester's responsibility to either request an extension or to "backup" her/his files to another area when the additional quota expires. The Employment Storage Server (ESS) will not provide: Any access to students. Students have their own storage server (SSS) A place for you to backup your entire hard drive. The storage space we are providing is only to be used to backup or store your critical files. Most of your hard drive space is used to store applications which need to be completely re-installed if there were ever a problem with your machine, so it is pointless to back them up.
  • Student Storage Server (SSS) Backup Frequently Asked Questions What is the Student Storage Server? The Student Storage Server provides each Hamilton College student with 200 Mega Bytes of storage space accessible from any networked computer on campus and any off-campus computer with an internet connection. What do most students use the SSS for? Most students use their SSS space to store important documents, such as term papers, resumes, lab reports and PowerPoint presentations. 200 Mega Bytes should be more than adequate for the average student who is saving documents. Why use the SSS when I can just use a floppy or ZIP disk? Floppy and ZIP disks are the most vulnerable form of media. Some or all of the data on such disks can be erased due to various environmental conditions such as an increased presence of static electricity. Also, disks have been known to break after just one fall to the floor. The SSS, however, retains the same mobile advantages of a disk, but with much more security. Your files on the SSS are backed up to a tape drive every night and there is no disk for you to accidentally drop. Moreover, the SSS is kept free of viruses by anti-virus software. The chances of your data being lost or corrupted on a disk are exponentially higher than when using the Student Storage Server. Once I’ve gotten the SSS set up on my computer, how do I use it? If you are using a PC, using the SSS is just like using a floppy disk. Instead of saving a document to your A: or C: drive, you will be saving documents to your SSS folder. On a Mac, you would simply connect to the SSS through the Network and a drive will appear on your desktop. OK, I’m convinced, how do I set up my computer to use the SSS? The process for setting up your computer to use the SSS drive varies by which operating system you are using. No matter what operating system you are using, however, you will need your SSS/Network password. If you do not have this, or are not sure of what it is, you can reset it to match your e-mail password. Refer to this document on how to do this: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/E-mail/General/External/HTO-SynchronizePasswords-ALL.pdf Otherwise, refer to the following instructions: Mac OS X: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-OSX.doc Windows XP: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-XP.doc
ESS
  • Employee Storage Server (ESS) ESS ESS General Information The ESS provides all Hamilton employees a central location to store and backup critical files from their Macintosh and PC desktop computers. The Employee Storage Server (ESS) provides: Improved printing services for all office/lab/classroom computers. A central, secure area where all employees can backup or store their critical personal files from their on-campus desktop machine. These files will be accessible from any PC or Macintosh on-campus. (i.e. I can backup my own personal files from my computer) A central, secure area where each department can share files with other people in their department. (i.e. I can share files with other people in ITS for collaborative work) A central, secure area where employees can share files with people in various departments (i.e. I can share files with people in the Registrar office).   ESS User Folder Quotas (Size Limits) Overview Every employee at Hamilton College is provided with disk space on the Employee Storage Server (ESS) to back up and/or store their critical documents and other electronic data from their office computer. Each academic and administrative department is also provided shared space for employees within the department to use to share documents or data with each other. Campus space is provided for employees to use to share files with employees in other departments Standards Each employee at Hamilton is given an initial disk quota of three Gigabytes (3 GB) to store their own personal files and data. Each department and campus space is also given an initial quota of One Gigabyte (1 GB). Requests for increases in disk quotas are handled by the ITS Network and Telecommunications Services team on an individual basis. Process for requesting Disk Quota Increases Individual employees or departments may request a permanent increase in their ESS disk quota each year in increments of 500 MB. Requests for space greater than 5 GB in size will be handled on an individual basis. A maximum of 10 GB of space per employee is allowed. Additional ESS disk space is available on a temporary basis for special projects, research, or instructional needs. Any requests for additional space will be referred to the Instructional Technology Services or Desktop Integration Services teams for alternative arrangements. The requestor must provide a time limit for the request, i.e., when he/she expects to no longer need the space (the time should not exceed one semester). Since the increase in disk quota is temporarily allocated, it is the requester's responsibility to either request an extension or to "backup" her/his files to another area when the additional quota expires. The Employment Storage Server (ESS) will not provide: Any access to students. Students have their own storage server (SSS) A place for you to backup your entire hard drive. The storage space we are providing is only to be used to backup or store your critical files. Most of your hard drive space is used to store applications which need to be completely re-installed if there were ever a problem with your machine, so it is pointless to back them up.
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • Student Storage Server (SSS) Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Frequently Asked Questions What is the Student Storage Server? The Student Storage Server provides each Hamilton College student with 200 Mega Bytes of storage space accessible from any networked computer on campus and any off-campus computer with an internet connection. What do most students use the SSS for? Most students use their SSS space to store important documents, such as term papers, resumes, lab reports and PowerPoint presentations. 200 Mega Bytes should be more than adequate for the average student who is saving documents. Why use the SSS when I can just use a floppy or ZIP disk? Floppy and ZIP disks are the most vulnerable form of media. Some or all of the data on such disks can be erased due to various environmental conditions such as an increased presence of static electricity. Also, disks have been known to break after just one fall to the floor. The SSS, however, retains the same mobile advantages of a disk, but with much more security. Your files on the SSS are backed up to a tape drive every night and there is no disk for you to accidentally drop. Moreover, the SSS is kept free of viruses by anti-virus software. The chances of your data being lost or corrupted on a disk are exponentially higher than when using the Student Storage Server. Once I’ve gotten the SSS set up on my computer, how do I use it? If you are using a PC, using the SSS is just like using a floppy disk. Instead of saving a document to your A: or C: drive, you will be saving documents to your SSS folder. On a Mac, you would simply connect to the SSS through the Network and a drive will appear on your desktop. OK, I’m convinced, how do I set up my computer to use the SSS? The process for setting up your computer to use the SSS drive varies by which operating system you are using. No matter what operating system you are using, however, you will need your SSS/Network password. If you do not have this, or are not sure of what it is, you can reset it to match your e-mail password. Refer to this document on how to do this: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/E-mail/General/External/HTO-SynchronizePasswords-ALL.pdf Otherwise, refer to the following instructions: Mac OS X: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-OSX.doc Windows XP: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-XP.doc
Mac OS 10.7 Lion
  • Student Storage Server (SSS) Mac OS 10.7 Lion Frequently Asked Questions What is the Student Storage Server? The Student Storage Server provides each Hamilton College student with 200 Mega Bytes of storage space accessible from any networked computer on campus and any off-campus computer with an internet connection. What do most students use the SSS for? Most students use their SSS space to store important documents, such as term papers, resumes, lab reports and PowerPoint presentations. 200 Mega Bytes should be more than adequate for the average student who is saving documents. Why use the SSS when I can just use a floppy or ZIP disk? Floppy and ZIP disks are the most vulnerable form of media. Some or all of the data on such disks can be erased due to various environmental conditions such as an increased presence of static electricity. Also, disks have been known to break after just one fall to the floor. The SSS, however, retains the same mobile advantages of a disk, but with much more security. Your files on the SSS are backed up to a tape drive every night and there is no disk for you to accidentally drop. Moreover, the SSS is kept free of viruses by anti-virus software. The chances of your data being lost or corrupted on a disk are exponentially higher than when using the Student Storage Server. Once I’ve gotten the SSS set up on my computer, how do I use it? If you are using a PC, using the SSS is just like using a floppy disk. Instead of saving a document to your A: or C: drive, you will be saving documents to your SSS folder. On a Mac, you would simply connect to the SSS through the Network and a drive will appear on your desktop. OK, I’m convinced, how do I set up my computer to use the SSS? The process for setting up your computer to use the SSS drive varies by which operating system you are using. No matter what operating system you are using, however, you will need your SSS/Network password. If you do not have this, or are not sure of what it is, you can reset it to match your e-mail password. Refer to this document on how to do this: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/E-mail/General/External/HTO-SynchronizePasswords-ALL.pdf Otherwise, refer to the following instructions: Mac OS X: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-OSX.doc Windows XP: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-XP.doc
Network Drive
  • Employee Storage Server (ESS) Network Drive ESS General Information The ESS provides all Hamilton employees a central location to store and backup critical files from their Macintosh and PC desktop computers. The Employee Storage Server (ESS) provides: Improved printing services for all office/lab/classroom computers. A central, secure area where all employees can backup or store their critical personal files from their on-campus desktop machine. These files will be accessible from any PC or Macintosh on-campus. (i.e. I can backup my own personal files from my computer) A central, secure area where each department can share files with other people in their department. (i.e. I can share files with other people in ITS for collaborative work) A central, secure area where employees can share files with people in various departments (i.e. I can share files with people in the Registrar office).   ESS User Folder Quotas (Size Limits) Overview Every employee at Hamilton College is provided with disk space on the Employee Storage Server (ESS) to back up and/or store their critical documents and other electronic data from their office computer. Each academic and administrative department is also provided shared space for employees within the department to use to share documents or data with each other. Campus space is provided for employees to use to share files with employees in other departments Standards Each employee at Hamilton is given an initial disk quota of three Gigabytes (3 GB) to store their own personal files and data. Each department and campus space is also given an initial quota of One Gigabyte (1 GB). Requests for increases in disk quotas are handled by the ITS Network and Telecommunications Services team on an individual basis. Process for requesting Disk Quota Increases Individual employees or departments may request a permanent increase in their ESS disk quota each year in increments of 500 MB. Requests for space greater than 5 GB in size will be handled on an individual basis. A maximum of 10 GB of space per employee is allowed. Additional ESS disk space is available on a temporary basis for special projects, research, or instructional needs. Any requests for additional space will be referred to the Instructional Technology Services or Desktop Integration Services teams for alternative arrangements. The requestor must provide a time limit for the request, i.e., when he/she expects to no longer need the space (the time should not exceed one semester). Since the increase in disk quota is temporarily allocated, it is the requester's responsibility to either request an extension or to "backup" her/his files to another area when the additional quota expires. The Employment Storage Server (ESS) will not provide: Any access to students. Students have their own storage server (SSS) A place for you to backup your entire hard drive. The storage space we are providing is only to be used to backup or store your critical files. Most of your hard drive space is used to store applications which need to be completely re-installed if there were ever a problem with your machine, so it is pointless to back them up.
  • Student Storage Server (SSS) Network Drive Frequently Asked Questions What is the Student Storage Server? The Student Storage Server provides each Hamilton College student with 200 Mega Bytes of storage space accessible from any networked computer on campus and any off-campus computer with an internet connection. What do most students use the SSS for? Most students use their SSS space to store important documents, such as term papers, resumes, lab reports and PowerPoint presentations. 200 Mega Bytes should be more than adequate for the average student who is saving documents. Why use the SSS when I can just use a floppy or ZIP disk? Floppy and ZIP disks are the most vulnerable form of media. Some or all of the data on such disks can be erased due to various environmental conditions such as an increased presence of static electricity. Also, disks have been known to break after just one fall to the floor. The SSS, however, retains the same mobile advantages of a disk, but with much more security. Your files on the SSS are backed up to a tape drive every night and there is no disk for you to accidentally drop. Moreover, the SSS is kept free of viruses by anti-virus software. The chances of your data being lost or corrupted on a disk are exponentially higher than when using the Student Storage Server. Once I’ve gotten the SSS set up on my computer, how do I use it? If you are using a PC, using the SSS is just like using a floppy disk. Instead of saving a document to your A: or C: drive, you will be saving documents to your SSS folder. On a Mac, you would simply connect to the SSS through the Network and a drive will appear on your desktop. OK, I’m convinced, how do I set up my computer to use the SSS? The process for setting up your computer to use the SSS drive varies by which operating system you are using. No matter what operating system you are using, however, you will need your SSS/Network password. If you do not have this, or are not sure of what it is, you can reset it to match your e-mail password. Refer to this document on how to do this: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/E-mail/General/External/HTO-SynchronizePasswords-ALL.pdf Otherwise, refer to the following instructions: Mac OS X: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-OSX.doc Windows XP: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-XP.doc
SSS
  • Student Storage Server (SSS) SSS Frequently Asked Questions What is the Student Storage Server? The Student Storage Server provides each Hamilton College student with 200 Mega Bytes of storage space accessible from any networked computer on campus and any off-campus computer with an internet connection. What do most students use the SSS for? Most students use their SSS space to store important documents, such as term papers, resumes, lab reports and PowerPoint presentations. 200 Mega Bytes should be more than adequate for the average student who is saving documents. Why use the SSS when I can just use a floppy or ZIP disk? Floppy and ZIP disks are the most vulnerable form of media. Some or all of the data on such disks can be erased due to various environmental conditions such as an increased presence of static electricity. Also, disks have been known to break after just one fall to the floor. The SSS, however, retains the same mobile advantages of a disk, but with much more security. Your files on the SSS are backed up to a tape drive every night and there is no disk for you to accidentally drop. Moreover, the SSS is kept free of viruses by anti-virus software. The chances of your data being lost or corrupted on a disk are exponentially higher than when using the Student Storage Server. Once I’ve gotten the SSS set up on my computer, how do I use it? If you are using a PC, using the SSS is just like using a floppy disk. Instead of saving a document to your A: or C: drive, you will be saving documents to your SSS folder. On a Mac, you would simply connect to the SSS through the Network and a drive will appear on your desktop. OK, I’m convinced, how do I set up my computer to use the SSS? The process for setting up your computer to use the SSS drive varies by which operating system you are using. No matter what operating system you are using, however, you will need your SSS/Network password. If you do not have this, or are not sure of what it is, you can reset it to match your e-mail password. Refer to this document on how to do this: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/E-mail/General/External/HTO-SynchronizePasswords-ALL.pdf Otherwise, refer to the following instructions: Mac OS X: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-OSX.doc Windows XP: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-XP.doc
Windows 7
  • Student Storage Server (SSS) Windows 7 Frequently Asked Questions What is the Student Storage Server? The Student Storage Server provides each Hamilton College student with 200 Mega Bytes of storage space accessible from any networked computer on campus and any off-campus computer with an internet connection. What do most students use the SSS for? Most students use their SSS space to store important documents, such as term papers, resumes, lab reports and PowerPoint presentations. 200 Mega Bytes should be more than adequate for the average student who is saving documents. Why use the SSS when I can just use a floppy or ZIP disk? Floppy and ZIP disks are the most vulnerable form of media. Some or all of the data on such disks can be erased due to various environmental conditions such as an increased presence of static electricity. Also, disks have been known to break after just one fall to the floor. The SSS, however, retains the same mobile advantages of a disk, but with much more security. Your files on the SSS are backed up to a tape drive every night and there is no disk for you to accidentally drop. Moreover, the SSS is kept free of viruses by anti-virus software. The chances of your data being lost or corrupted on a disk are exponentially higher than when using the Student Storage Server. Once I’ve gotten the SSS set up on my computer, how do I use it? If you are using a PC, using the SSS is just like using a floppy disk. Instead of saving a document to your A: or C: drive, you will be saving documents to your SSS folder. On a Mac, you would simply connect to the SSS through the Network and a drive will appear on your desktop. OK, I’m convinced, how do I set up my computer to use the SSS? The process for setting up your computer to use the SSS drive varies by which operating system you are using. No matter what operating system you are using, however, you will need your SSS/Network password. If you do not have this, or are not sure of what it is, you can reset it to match your e-mail password. Refer to this document on how to do this: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/E-mail/General/External/HTO-SynchronizePasswords-ALL.pdf Otherwise, refer to the following instructions: Mac OS X: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-OSX.doc Windows XP: http://www.hamilton.edu/college/its/documentation/Central File Storage and Backup/SSS/External/HTO-SSSConnect-XP.doc
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