When mapping a drive you specify the UNC
A network share is a place on a file server where individuals and groups can store and access files. Files stored on a network share are accessible to anyone who has permissions to the share; such files are also backed up automatically, which relieves you of that burden. On a Windows computer, local storage volumes have letter shortcuts. For example, the first hard drive in a Windows system is by convention given the shortcut "C:" and called
the "C drive." For convenience, Windows lets you assign a drive letter to network share as if the share were a hard disk volume mounted inside your computer. You just need to know the network path to the share, also known as the UNC (universal naming convention) path or pathname. Instructions: Unsure of the network path? Check for common server names on
the accessing network storage shares page. If you plan to map a drive and then use the mapped drive off campus, it is better to first set up the drive mapping while on campus. Windows 10
Additional steps for off-campus use:Once you've mapped a drive you should create a shortcut to it. Right-click on the drive icon in Computer and select Create Shortcut. Put the shortcut on your Desktop. Then, to reconnect to the drive from off-campus, simply double-click on the shortcut. Of course, when you are off-campus, be sure to make a VPN connection to the college network before using the shortcut. Additional InformationService CategoriesAudienceTags
“Net use” is a command line method of mapping network drives to your local computer.
Example: For CornellAD user “pqs665” to mount his CIT departmental CIFS share (“systems”) as drive letter H: on a CornellAD joined computer: net use H: \\files.cornell.edu\cit\systems /persistent:yes
Example: For non-CornellAD user “PhilSchmertz” (local machine account, or account from an Active Directory domain other than CornellAD) to mount the same CIT departmental CIFS share (“systems”) as drive letter “H:” net use H: \\files.cornell.edu\cit\systems /user:cornell\pqs665 * /persistent:yes
To see what drives are mapped/available either look under “Computer” (or “My Computer”), or via command line enter Net Use. To remove network mapped drives either select “Disconnect” (right-click on “Computer” or “My Computer”), or via command line enter:
net use H: /delete |