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UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Windows mounts home directory]
UBC Mathematics: MathNet FAQ [Windows mounts home directory]
Question: Can I access my home or web directory from a Windows workstation?
Author: Joseph Tam
Date: Jan 24, 2006
Yes you can, but only within the MathNet network. You must ask the IT
staff to set up a Samba account for you. Samba is an integration software that
will allow a Unix host (file server) to interoperate with Windows computers.
It will work best if you use the same password as your Unix account since
it won't pester you with a password prompt.
After setting up your Samba account, you can mount your Unix home directory by
- Right-clicking the "My Computer" icon and choose "Map Network Drive ..."
- Enter this information:
- Drive Letter: choose a convenient drive letter.
- Location: Enter this to mount your home directory,
but replace user with your account name:
\\samba\user
Caution: you should not mount this location to
access your web directory (via a symbolic link created
in your home directory) since the default permissions
on files transfered will be wrong. Mount the following
location instead.
- Location: Enter this to mount your web directory:
\\samba\homeweb
- Reconnect at logon: check this box if you want
your home directory mounted everytime you log in.
- Click "Finish".
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