SMB/CIFS Data Transfer over GUI
(AKA: “Map the drive, then just copy-paste”)
With so many complicated terms, acronyms, and learning how to use the command line, sometimes we all forget that you can still use a GUI (Graphical User Interface).
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Directions may be found below for a PC, or a Mac.
On a PC:
Search using the windows start search for file explorer, or click on the ‘File Explorer App’ from your start menu.
This will bring up a file explorer window. Select this PC from the menu pane on the right.
To map the location as a drive that you may re-access, click on the 3 dots at the top of your file explorer window and choose “map network drive”.
This brings up a new screen:
Choose a drive letter, then for the folder name, type in the following depending on the location of your data
If you are connecting from a computer only used by you or that you log into using your individual UWYO username and password, you can check the box to reconnect at sign-in.
If you’re prompted for your login, enter
uwyo\<your_username>in the username field, and<your UWYO password>in the password field, then connect.
Beartooth data storage corresponds to server name “tetoncreek-cifs” while Alcova data storage corresponds to server name “alcova”. If you’re not sure how what your exact project path is, you can e-mail arcc-help@uwyo.edu and ARCC staff members can provide guidance. Once the folder is mapped, you can ctrl+c, ctrl+v or drag and drop like you’re used to from any windows PC.
On a Mac:
Hit cmd+k, or Open Finder (top menu) ->
Go->
Connect to server:
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