File Sharing, Management, and Network Drives
M365 Collaboration Tools for File Management, Sharing and Storage
- Files and other information can be stored in M365 for sharing and collaboration
- OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint have different purposes and features.
- View the File Management Guidelines (PDF) to learn more.
Network Drives
- Network Drives that were in use before the move to M365 are still available,
- The existing network drive letters, such as T:\, O:\, L:\, P:\, etc., remain in place and regular backups of data continues.
- Pre-existing files and folders were moved over to new Windows servers.
- Access is through login on a UofR-owned managed computer or lab system, and drives will show in your folder list.
- On personal or unmanaged computers/devices, you need to map the new folders using CIFS.
- Set up access with CIFS on Windows: Technote 629
- Set up access with CIFS onMacOS Technote 630
NOTE: FILR, Webdrive, OES client, and Kanaka are no longer options for accessing network drives.
Network Drives Directory Permissions Portal
- A Network Drive Directory Permissions Portal is available for authorized employees to add/remove access for others.
- Users need to already have Full Access Control to the folder they want to modify in order to use this portal.
- If Full Access Control is needed for a network folder, an account request ticket would be needed as usual.
- Administrators can request access to use this portal by submitting a ticket to the IS Service Desk.