Classroom and Lab Computing

UDrive -- User File Space

Introduction

The "UDrive" is a central file service provide via Windows servers for lab and tech class users to save private files and share files with other users.  The name "UDrive" comes from popular usage because the "share" is usually "mapped" as the drive letter "U", and we couldn't think of a better name.

This service was initiated in the 1990's primarily for users of CLC's labs and classrooms.   Years later the PASS storage space was introduced and it has become more popular.   The UDrive service has been retained for the convenience of existing users.  You may use both, but more space is available via PASS.

Basic Information

• Common Questions -- just the FAQs
• Tips -- things to try or change after you are connected
• Backups -- get back a file you had yesterday

More Topics

• Problems -- see the FAQs and Tips
• Lab setup -- described in the User Setup instructions
• Use from home, office, or dorm -- see From Home instructions
• Disk space limitations -- see Quotas
• Giving other access to your files -- see Sharing

Privacy Note

The files in your "home" folder (e.g. U:\x\y\xyz123) and in folders under it cannot be accessed by other users unless you change permissions.  However, the names of the files and folders in your home folder only, are visible to everyone.  This makes sharing specific folders much easier.

If you don't want anyone to see the names of some files, then put them in a subfolder, such as U:\x\y\xyz123\data.

Help

Please direct technical questions and problems first to a lab consultant or the help desk.

After reading the FAQ and Tips, or if suggested by a consultant or the help disk, you may send questions and problem reports to us via this page.