Access your files from off-campus using NetStorage

Computing and Network Services is pleased to announce the availability of Novell NetStorage, a new way to access files located on the network from off-campus. NetStorage will be replacing the WebFiles service, although we will continue to support WebFiles in its current form for at least the 2004-05 academic year. NetStorage will compliment the FTPFiles service, which we will continue to offer.

NetStorage offers numerous enhancements over the existing WebFiles service, including an easier to use browser-based interface, the ability to salvage deleted files, and the ability to access your files off-campus from directly within Microsoft Office applications.

If you frequently need to access files located on the Drew network from off-campus, we encourage to learn more about NetStorage by looking at our online documentation.

Here are all the ways you can access Drew network files from off-campus:

• Browser-based NetStorage: Access Drew network files using any modern web browser. No software installation or configuration is required. Documentation is available.
• WebDAV: Access Drew network files from off-campus directly from within Microsoft Office applications or Windows Explorer, just as you do from on-campus. Brief configuration of your computer with the NetStorage WebDAV URL is required. Documentation is available.
• FTPFiles: Access Drew network files from off-campus using any FTP client. Documentation is available.
• WebFiles: WebFiles has been replaced by browser-based NetStorage, however, the existing WebFiles service will continue to be supported throughout at least the 2004-05 academic year. Documentation is available.

Computing and Network Services is committed to providing remote access solutions that work for you. Please send us feedback at cns@drew.edu.