Network File Storage

Students, faculty and staff have 250 MB of personal network file storage located on the IPFW network. Personal network file storage can be accessed through myIPFW as “DriveI” and on a lab computer as a network drive (Windows) or volume (Mac).

The "O" drive is a network storage area for more than two people to share files. Each O drive is limited in size and the size will vary.  Every department has a departmental O drive by default; however, additional O drives can be created for specific purposes by filling out an online request form.

Features

• On a campus Windows PC, the O drive automatically appears in My Computer as the drive letter "O".  Files can be opened and saved just like any other drive.
• On a campus Mac, the O drive can be mounted as a volume which you can use like any other drive.
• Off campus, access departmental space through My Files in myIPFW as "DriveO".
• At any point after the creation of an O drive, access can be granted or removed for individuals.
• If a file has been deleted, you can usually restore it yourself.
• O drives are backed up by IT Services and files can be restored from backup.

Example Uses

• Sharing files with all members of a department.
• Sharing sensitive files with a smaller subset of people within a department.
• A special group or committee may need storage space shared by people in many different departments.