Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

Network Infrastructure and Services provides network-attached storage (NAS) spaces to Virginia Tech faculty and staff for individual and organizational use. NAS spaces provide a secure and reliable location to store files so that they are accessible from almost any computer. For example, copies of office documents and e-mail are good candidates for storage in a NAS space.

Note: Data stored on NAS spaces must comply with policies and standards for storing university information. Personally identifying information covered by the Standard for Storing and Transmitting Personally Identifying Information must be encrypted. See also the Policy for Protecting University Information in Digital Form.

The NAS server, storage.vt.edu, is accessible via TCP/IP using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol for Windows environments, the Network File System (NFS) protocol for Unix environments, and both of these protocols for Mac OS X environments.

Create Your Space on the Virginia Tech Network-Attached Storage (NAS) in Windows 2000/XP, Mac OS X, or Linux Instructions for creating a personal NAS space in Windows and Mac OS

Request a Departmental NAS Space The default size of departmental NAS is 10GB; it may be increased based on departmental needs. Use the Help Request Form to send a request for departmental NAS space. In your request, include the name of the departmental storage space, how much space you need, and the Hokies ID of the person responsible for the space.

Access a Personal NAS Space Personal NAS is limited to 2.5GB and cannot be increased at this time. For instructions on configuring your operating system to access a personal NAS space, click the appropriate link below. • Windows • Mac OS X Important: Mac OS 9 and earlier cannot connect to the NAS. • Linux

Access a Departmental NAS Space Instructions on configuring your operating system to access a department NAS space

Manage Your NAS Space Information on using the features of the NAS service • Quotas Information regarding the management of storage allocated to NAS spaces. • Snapshots and Backups Information regarding the reliability of data stored in a NAS space.

Common Problems and Solutions • Redirecting the My Documents Folder to Your Personal Virginia Tech Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Space in Windows XP Right-click the My Documents folder and select Properties. In the Target text box, type the path to your space on the NAS. • "Incorrect Password or Unknown Username" Error Message When Logging On to Virginia Tech Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Server Make sure you are logging on with your Hokies ID and password. If you have forgotten your password, refer to the Hokies ID Page.