Files

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How it Works

  • Computerisms Online File Storage is a method of storing files on the Web Server so they can be accessed from multiple locations
    • When configured correctly, the storage area can be used as a drive letter on your windows computer or it is mounted in your file system if you use linux or a mac.
    • The storage area can also be accessed via a browser
    • Your email address and password are required to access the files by either method
  • This service is using the WebDAV protocol, and should support any client that supports WebDAV
  • A service like this one would be useful for an organization that needs the functionality of a fully accessible file server outside the office.

A word about Security

  • There is only one storage area
    • The storage area can be accessed by anybody with an email address in your organization
  • You may make any number of folders in the storage area
    • You may not deny access of any folder to any users, there is no permissions scheme.

Setting up File Storage on Windows 7

  • Open Internet Explorer (or whatever your favourite browser happens to be)
  • Enter files.domain.tld in your address bar and press Enter
  • You will be prompted for a username and password
    • Enter your email address as your username
    • Enter your email password as your password
      • If you wish to access your files by web page, you might want to select Remember my credentials
    • Click OK
  • You will notice that the address in the address bar changes to use https and a port number
    • Port numbers are identified by appending a colon and the port number to your domain name
    • In the example image, the domain name is files.computerisms.ca and the port number is 444
    • Your domain will have a different port number. Mark this number, you will need it later
  • Open your Start Menu
  • Right Click Computer
  • Select Map Network Drive
  • Select a Drive letter (I have chosen W for Web)
  • The folder field will consist of two parts
  • Be sure to select Reconnect at logon
  • Also be sure to select Connect using different credentials
  • When everything is entered, click the finish button
  • Enter your email address
  • Enter your email password
  • Select Remember my credentials
  • Click OK
  • you will now note a new drive available to store documents on
  • Any files you put on this drive will be accessible via the website for anyone with valid credentials