Humanities IT Support. SoCA Server Introduction. SoCA Server Intro

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1 Introduction Intro Storage unit provided by ITR as a service to the School of Creative Arts Provides three file shares for student use SOCA_ClassInfo SOCA_DropBoxes SOCA_StudentsData 1

2 Introduction Access Your access depends on the following: SoCA subject enrollment SoCA server enrollment SoCA server enrollment delay (90 min) 2

3 Introduction Access 1. Open a web browser of your choice 2. Navigate to: 3. Log in with your JC-id and password: 3

4 Introduction Access 4. Read through welcome page and tick Please enrol me 4

5 Introduction Access 5. Read through the Usage Terms & Conditions, tick I agree.. and click I Agree 5

6 Introduction Access 6. Please wait the required: 90 minutes before proceeding! 6

7 Introduction Terms and Conditions of Use Allowed content: Work-in-progress only! Assignments and projects Configuration files Sample files 7

8 Introduction Terms and Conditions of Use Disallowed content: Personal music, movies, videos and documents Pirated content of any kind JCU may request proof of ownership/ license approval of any content placed on the server 8

9 Introduction Data Availability Server is not backed up! Backup is your own responsibility! Never store everything on one device! Have multiple backups if possible 9

10 Introduction Connecting 1. Finder (desktop) must be active: Click somewhere on the desktop OR Click the Finder icon on the Dock: OR Use Command(z )+Tab to swap between your running applications and select the Finder icon: 10

11 Introduction Connecting 2. Bring up the Connect to Server window: Command(z )+K OR Go -> Connect to Server 3. Click Connect 11

12 Introduction Connecting 4. Provide your JCU password: 5. Click Connect 12

13 Connecting 6. Select the volume you want to use: Introduction 7. Click OK 13

14 Introduction Usage Check Connection In your open Finder window, click the socax server under Shared in the Finder Sidebar, you will get a list of volumes available. The volumes that have an eject button next to them, are mounted (connected) The Share Screen button will not work as you do not have permission to view the server screen. You also have an icon on your Desktop that represents the mounted volume 14

15 Introduction Usage Check ClassInfo folder In your open Finder window, click the socax server, then select the ClassInfo volume and find your subject folder: Or double-click on the SOCA_ClassInfo folder on your Desktop: 15

16 Introduction Usage Submit to DropBox 1. In your open Finder window, click the socax server, then select the SOCA_DropBoxes volume and find your subject folder 2. Ensure your files/folders are named correctly! 3. Drag the files/folders from your source folder to the correct DropBox: 16

17 Introduction Usage - Submit to DropBox 4. Confirm the message about not being able to see the files once submitted: 5. You have now submitted an assignment! 17

18 Introduction Usage Check DropBox Submission 1. Re-submit your files/folders 2. Confirm the message about not being able to see the files once submitted 3. Confirm that the file already exists If you believe you have submitted an assignment to the wrong DropBox, please contact your lecturer to have this rectified! 18

19 Introduction OS X and external drives Always eject your connected devices after use! This applies to network drives, USB hard drives,usb sticks and FireWire drives! OS X might not write all data to your external device straight away. You WILL loose data if you simply unplug your drive without ejecting it! 19

20 OS X and external drives Network Drives Introduction Methods of drive/device ejection include: Click the eject icon next to your device in the Finder Sidebar: this ejects ALL network drives mounted from the server Click the eject button on the individual network drive in Finder: this ejects only the drive you have selected: 20

21 OS X and external drives USB Drives Methods of drive/device ejection include: Click the eject icon next to your device in the Finder Sidebar: Introduction Control+Click the USB key/drive on your Desktop and select Eject from the context menu: 21

22 Introduction OS X and external drives All devices Methods of drive/device ejection include: Drag the USB key/drive/network drive icon on the Desktop towards the Trash, the Trash icon changes to an Eject icon, and release the mouse when the gray Trash help-text appears: 22

23 Introduction Summary No touching the monitors! No drinks or food! Leave the machines where they are! Enroll on the server! Report problems to the IT HelpDesk! Have fun! 23