Network Drives

An important function for departmental computer users is to be able to access resources on the network servers. It is recommended that users keep all of their documents on network drives. This is the most effective way to collaborate and share files. The network servers are completely backed-up daily. PC hard disks fail regularly, so keeping files on a server is much more reliable. All of the departmental servers use Microsoft Windows NT security, and are kept behind locked doors. Unauthorized access to the servers is difficult, as compared to the relatively less secure PCs.

PCs physically in the Pathology area of the Medical School Building will run a login script that automatically maps three network drives. If you are accessing the network remotely or using a PC not configured to the Pathology network standard you may have to map the network drives manually.

J:\   Shared network drive. Groups within the department have restricted folders here where they can share files.

P:\   Your personal drive space on the server. Only you have access to files in your P: drive.

R:\   Temporary drive space on the network. Files placed here can be seen and edited by all Pathology users and are subject to deletion without notice.

W:\   A mapped drive on the web server. This must be mapped manually, only web page editors need this.

Mapping drives manually

When your PC has internet or network access, right click on My Computer and choose Map Network Drive. Select the drive letter and then type in the appropriate path.

J:\   path = \\129.106.232.5\common

P:\   path = \\129.106.232.5\userid (replace "userid" here with your actual user ID)

R:\   path = \\129.106.232.5\temp

W:\   path = \\129.106.232.13\http-dpalm