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network storage, Q:Drive

What is the Q:Drive? 
Why might I use the Q:Drive?
How do I access the Q:Drive in the PC Suites?
How do staff access the Q:Drive from their desktop computer?
How do I access the Q:Drive off-campus?
How do staff request access to write to the Q:Drive?
Troubleshooting Tips

What is the U:Drive?
What is the M:Drive?
What is the N:Drive?

What is the Q:Drive? 

The Q:Drive is an area of file storage on the campus network which is made available to staff to facilitate distribution of files to students.   Note: If staff wish to share files in a collaborative way with other staff, it is recommended that the M:Drive is used.

Why might I use the Q:Drive?

Using the Q:Drive can simplify the distribution of e.g. lecture notes to students. Files placed onto the Q-Drive can be read and copied by students, but not modified or deleted. Students are advised to take a copy of the file from the Q:Drive to their own personal network storage space ( U:Drive) before attempting to edit it.

How do I access the Q:Drive in the PC Suites?

To access the Q:Drive in the PC Suites, double-click the Q-Drive icon in the main Novell-delivered Applications window (NAL). An Explorer window displaying the Q:Drive contents will open and drive Q: on your computer will be mapped to the Q:Drive on the network for the remainder of that logged-in session.

How do staff access the Q:Drive from their desktop computer?

Staff who use a M/N Drive will be prompted after login to also map the Q: Drive. In this case, a DOS prompt appears requesting your StaffMail password to map the M/N/Q Drive.

For staff who do not use a M/N Drive, access to the Q:Drive is available from your desktop computer as follows:

• Windows users
  From the Start menu, choose Run
  Type T:UDSQ.BAT and click OK
  
  
• Macintosh users
  Go to https://myfiles.nuigalway.ie/

Note: If your desktop has been migrated to UDS (University Domain Service), the Q:Drive is mapped automatically and is visible when you open Windows Explorer.

How do I access the Q:Drive off-campus?  

Go to https://myfiles.nuigalway.ie/
Note that https://myfiles.nuigalway.ie/ is not available from the PC Suites.

How do staff request access to write to the Q:Drive?

Contact the  Service Desk to log a support ticket for write access to the Q:Drive (please specify the folder name). Please note that students will not be granted write access to Q Drive folder.

Troubleshooting Tips

Unable to view Network Drive Mapping

If you have any queries about the Q:Drive, please contact the Service Desk.

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