In addition to storing files locally on a C&IT managed computer, employees can also use folder redirection to save files on secure Wayne State servers. Files remain only accessible to the owner (unless otherwise requested), and they are more secure, backed up more frequently, and are accessible from any computer on the Wayne State network.
- Because all of your files are stored on our servers, you will only have full access to your files when you are connected to the Wayne State network. For your convenience, any files or folders accessed within the past fourteen days should automatically be cached on your computer and available offline. Your files will sync when you reconnect to the network.
- Some users may save Virtual Machines (VMs) in their Documents folder. These users may experience a problem accessing their VMs and should move them out of the Documents folder to another location.
- Some rare programs save data directly to the Documents folder. These programs may expect this folder to be stored directly on your computer. These programs need to be reconfigured to the new location. Contact Help Desk if you need assistance with this process.
- C&IT users may have scripts that reference a hard link to a file or folder. Such scripts will need to be updated to use the location file://ad/users/AccessID/Folder.
Included folders
C&IT redirects three folders and all their contents.
- Documents
- Desktop
- Favorites
Benefits
- Your data will be stored on a more reliable, enterprise-class storage system.
- You will be able to restore multiple versions of your data.
- Your data is backed up daily.
- Your data is accessible from any computer on which you are logged in.