Getting Started: Accessing the file server

Accessing Saeijlab10.mit.edu

In order to access the file server each user requires:

• MIT ID
• Active MIT Kerberos Account < email account >
• Be placed on the Saeijlab email list
• Contact the system Administrator - for home directory account creation

The machine can be accessible from a WINDOWS, MACINTOSH workstation or computer.

The Fileserver is accessible from off campus using the appropriate VPN Client for IS&T.

What is a VPN http://ist.mit.edu/services/network/vpn

Mapping Network Drives

MAPPING THE DRIVE TO YOUR PC OR MAC

Choose a method to link to the server.

Windows Right Click on "My Computer" Select "Map Network drive" Enter Folder "\\saeij10.mit.edu\data" Select "different username" Username = yourname@win.mit.edu Email password

Macintosh Attach a server using option-J Enter: cifs://saeij10.mit.edu/data HIT the + save select the path click it Connect Confirm : workgroup Name (emailname ) very important Email password enter