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  • Microsoft's file permissions system is very different than Novell's. The Novell tool we are using to move the data over preserves file trustee assignments as well as it can, but some of the behavior you see may be different, especially if you have given others access to subfolder in an otherwise private folder.
  • The Microsoft servers do not support Apple's AFP protocol. Anyone using a Macintosh will have to connect with SMB.
  • There are name (and IP address) changes.
  • We are rolling out a replacement for Netstorage, used for off-campus file access, using a product called HTTP Commander. After January 30th, you should go to https://myfiles.drew.edu to use the new product. Netstorage will be unable to retrieve files from the new servers. 

Click here for a list of the current active volumes, drive letters and network names.This will have an effect on how Macintosh users and Windows systems not managed by Drew connect to the file servers. Our detailed documentation for the Macintosh will be updated as the network drives are shifted over to the new servers. 

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