Table of Contents
- What are we doing with home drives?
- Why are we moving away from Mines traditional network drives (Z, Y, and I drives)?
- How do I move my files and folders from my current home drive to OneDrive? [Windows Edition]
- How do I move my files and folders from my current home drive to OneDrive? [Mac Edition]
- How do I share out files and folders with people inside and outside of Colorado School of Mines and what if I want to revoke access?
- What are the ways we can view all files and folders I own and shared with?
- Are there any backups of our files and folders?
- For any queries related to support do contact the below number
- What makes OneDrive superior to our current network home drive?
- How do I configure OneDrive on a Windows device?
- How do I configure OneDrive on a Mac OS device?
What are we doing with home drives?
We are transitioning from traditional network drives (Z, Y, and I drives) to modern cloud-based solutions using OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Access to network drives (Z, Y, and I drives) will be removed after a transition period.
- Windows known folders (e.g., documents, pictures, music) will no longer be redirected or backed up. These folders should only be used for temporary storage.
- All files and folders should now be stored in OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint to ensure they are backed up and accessible.
This transition supports a modern workplace and reduces reliance on on-premises technology.
Why are we moving away from Mines traditional network drives (Z, Y, and I drives)?
Our legacy network storage systems no longer meet our evolving needs. The traditional storage solutions:
- Are difficult to manage and maintain.
- Limit collaboration across departments.
- Lack modern security features that Mines requires.
Moving to OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint provides a more secure, scalable, and efficient way to store and collaborate on files.
What makes the cloud superior to our current network home drive?
OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint provides several advantages over traditional network drives:
- Remote Access: Access your files from anywhere without requiring a connection to the Mines network.
- File Sharing: Easily share and manage access to files both within and outside Mines.
- Versioning: Built-in version control safeguards your data and provides easy recovery.
How do I configure OneDrive on a Windows device?
Please use this knowledge base article to connect and configure OneDrive on Windows.
How do I configure OneDrive on a Mac OS device?
Please use this knowledge base article to connect and configure OneDrive on a Mac OS.
How do I move my files and folders from my current home drive to OneDrive? [Windows Edition]
When moving files from the home drive, you need to ensure you are connected to the Mines network either by being on campus or on a VPN tunnel. This knowledge base article will help you in your transition.
How do I move my files and folders from my current Home Drive to OneDrive? [Mac Edition]
When moving files from the home drive, you need to ensure you are connected to the Mines network either by being on campus or on a VPN tunnel. This knowledge base article will help you in your transition.
How do I share out files and folders with people inside and outside of Colorado School of Mines and what if I want to revoke access?
When sharing files/folders, you must pay attention to the choices you choose. This knowledge base article goes into granting and revoking access.
What are the ways we can view all files and folders I own and shared with?
The best way to approach finding files that may have been shared with you or you shared would be via the web portal. This is a must stop shop for all files and folders tied to you. Please follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
Are there any backups of our files and folders?
YES! It's called versioning. Given the ecosystem of Microsoft 365 and their apps, there are a couple of ways you can review versioning. Please follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
For any queries related to support do contact the below number
Please contact the IT Service Desk by visiting https://helpcenter.mines.edu or calling 303-278-HELP (4357).