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- Why are we moving away from Mines network department drives?
- What makes Microsoft Teams superior to our current network department drives?
- How do I create an Microsoft Team?
- How do I upload files to Microsoft Teams? [Windows Edition]
- How do I move my files from my current Department Drive to Microsoft Teams? [Mac Edition]
- How do I share out files 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
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 and Teams provide a more secure, scalable, and efficient way to store and collaborate on files.
What makes Microsoft Teams superior to our current network department drives?
When we have a traditional network share, you must be on that network. This means connectivity to campus is required to access the files. Meanwhile, with Microsoft Teams, you can access your files from any device, anytime, without needing VPN. Additionally, there are also a lot of features that come with Microsoft Teams that will help you become more modern in your approach to sharing files/folders in real time with colleague within or outside of Colorado School of Mines.
How do I create an Microsoft Team?
Follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
How do I move my files from my current Department Drive to Microsoft Teams? [Windows Edition]
Follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
How do I move my files from my current Department Drive to Microsoft Teams? [Mac Edition]
When moving files from the department drive, you need to ensure you are connected to the Mines network either by being on campus or on a VPN tunnel. Follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
How do I share out files with people inside and outside of Colorado School of Mines and what if I want to revoke access?
Follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
What are the ways I can view all files and folders that I own and who I've shared them with?
Follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
Are there any backups of our files and folders?
YES! Its called versioning. Given the ecosystem of Microsoft 365 and their apps, there are a couple of ways you can review versioning. This article will also detail how you can recover a file/folder after accidental deletion. Follow the instructions in this knowledge base article.
For any queries related to support do contact the below number
Contact the IT Service Desk at 303-278-HELP (4357) or submit a ticket at: https://helpcenter.mines.edu/