MyFiles on Macintosh

When using a Macintosh cluster computer, your Home directory will have a folder labeled <userID> Server Docs. This folder points to your MyFiles space on the remote server. MyFiles gives students, faculty and staff the ability to access saved documents from Windows and Macintosh cluster computers.

Copying Files to Your MyFiles Space

To copy files from your local home directory to your MyFiles space, drag the file to your Server Docs folder. The file is now available from any Windows or Macintosh cluster computer.

Accessing Previous Versions

The MyFiles space is automatically backed up twice each day. These backups or "snapshots" allow you to view, copy or perform self-restores from previous versions of your files or folders stored in the MyFiles space.

To restore a file that was saved on a public Macintosh cluster computer, you must use a public Windows cluster computer. For help, read and follow the steps provided in Windows MyFiles page.

Managing Your MyFiles Quota

If your MyFiles space becomes full, you will experience performance problems. Most applications will NOT launch. Consider deleting any unused files from your Server Docs folder.

To view the contents of the Server Docs folder, double-click the <userid> Server Docs folder in the Home directory.

Note: Your are allocated 1 GB of MyFiles central storage space. This quota will not be increased. To help you avoid problems or error messages, you will be notified by e-mail when your usage reaches 75%, 90%, 95% and 100%.

Last Updated: 08/17/06