Difference between revisions of "File Server Access"

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== Connect From OSX (Not Secure) ==
* This is an easy way to connect when inside IGB or campus. This is not a secure connection so it is not recommended when you are outside of campus.
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* This is an easy way to connect when inside IGB or campus. This is not a secure connection so it is '''not recommended when you are outside of campus'''.
 
* Click on Go >> '''Connect to Server...''' >> type '''smb://file-server.igb.uiuc.edu''' for the server address and click '''connect'''.
 
* Click on Go >> '''Connect to Server...''' >> type '''smb://file-server.igb.uiuc.edu''' for the server address and click '''connect'''.
 
* Select the folder you would like to connect to from the drop down list and click OK
 
* Select the folder you would like to connect to from the drop down list and click OK
 
* Use your IGB username and password and click OK.
 
* Use your IGB username and password and click OK.

Revision as of 15:19, 8 September 2008

Connect Using WinSCP (Very Secure)[edit]

  • WinSCP allows you to connect to the file-server from anywhere in the world.
  • Mac OSX users may want to use Cyberduck simply use the same configuration as WinSCP.
  • Download WinSCP installation package from http://winscp.net/eng/download.php#download2 and install it.
  • Once installed Run WinSCP >> enter file-server.igb.uiuc.edu for the Host name >> Enter your IGB user name and password and click Login.

File server1.jpg

Connect From Windows (Not Secure)[edit]

  • This is an easy way to connect when inside IGB or campus. This is not a secure connection so it is not recommended when you are outside of campus.
  • Go to Start >> Run >> type in //file-server.igb.uiuc.edu and click OK
  • Enter your IGB username and password.

Connect From OSX (Not Secure)[edit]

  • This is an easy way to connect when inside IGB or campus. This is not a secure connection so it is not recommended when you are outside of campus.
  • Click on Go >> Connect to Server... >> type smb://file-server.igb.uiuc.edu for the server address and click connect.
  • Select the folder you would like to connect to from the drop down list and click OK
  • Use your IGB username and password and click OK.