How Do I ... Backup my Windows Files
Many of you have Windows PC's networked into the system.How many of you back them up?
Your Unix box is generally back'ed up every night - so the easy solution is to use an area on the Unix box for saving your Windows files and Documents.
There are two areas already setup for you:
- Common - A common area that anyone can use, as the name suggests
it is a common area - do not put any personal/sensitive data on it.
- Home Directory - A private area just for you. Others cannot see
documents in this area. Each use has this area created for them automatically.
You can now just save files out there as needed.
You can create a desk top shortcut:
Use Start -> Run -> \\SERVERNAME - this will show you the folder and printers available to you, e.g.:
Drag the 'common' folder over to your desktop and anything saved/copied into it will be copied over to the Unix host automatically.
We do not recommend you create a shortcut to your home directory UNLESS you are the only user of the PC - if everyone shares the PC then other people may gain access to that share.
You can also create a shortcut on Microsoft Office applications, this is covered in the Customising the Places FAQ.
Also you can 'Map the Drive' so you can refer to this share be a Windows 'Drive' letter by:
Use the Start -> Run -> \\SERVERNAME option
Locate the yellow folder 'common'
Right click and select 'Map Network Drive'