Creating Folders
Before creating folders, determine the following
- What type of data will be stored in the folder
- Who will need access to the folder (department & individual employees)
Create new folder:
- Navigate to the Shared Storage Management tool. This must be done on campus or while connected to the VPN.
- Enter your EWU username and password..
- The Misc OIT Apps page displays. Click manage folders in the left-hand menu
- Click the Shares field drop-down arrow to display a list of departments. Choose the department that will use the new folder (your security permissions determine which the department(s) are displayed)
- Enter the new folder name in the Folder Name field and click Create
- The name should reflect the type of data that will be stored in the folder
- The name should reflect the type of data that will be stored in the folder
- To assign employees access to folders, click on the name of the applicable folder (for this example JobDescriptions)
- Click Add User
- Enter the desired user name in the Group/Username field. Click search to locate the person. Click the Add button next to the individual's name to select them
- After names have been added, modify the individual's permissions appropriately. Click Update Permissions after any changes have been made to user's permissions