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File Access and Services

This section provides resources and information related to accessing and working with data on VTCRI systems.

  • Data Storage Guidelines

    Virginia Tech data, which includes research and intellectual property data, may only be stored on:  Local departmental storage and servers (i.e. FBRI storage clusters) University-owned storage Microso...

  • Admin Shares

    The FBRI provides departmental and organization-wide storage areas referred to as Admin Shares.  Admin shares may be assigned to you depending on your role.  Examples include the HR share, Finance sha...

  • Encrypted File System

    To further assist with the proper handling of sensitive data, we provide an encrypted file system available to key members of each Lab at the FBRI.   The intent of this encrypted (at rest) file system...

  • Home Directories

    The FBRI provides each user a private storage area on the network referred to as a Home Directory.  This is your space on the network and can be used to store files you wish to be protected on the net...

  • Lab Shares

    The FBRI provides each Lab with a shared storage space on the network referred to as a Lab Share.  The Lab Share is accessible by all members of the Lab and is intended for use within the group as det...

  • Project Shares

    The FBRI provides each Lab with a shared storage space on the network for research data called Project Shares.  The Project Shares are typically organized in a one-project-per-folder structure and acc...

  • Accessing Lab and Project Shares (Mac | OSX)

    You can access your Lab and Project shares via your Mac through the GUI by following the steps below.  NOTE: You will need to be connected to the FBRI wired network or FBRI VPN to access these resourc...

  • Accessing Lab and Project Shares (Windows | 10)

    On FBRI provided Windows computers, the following drive mappings exist by default:  L: - Labs P: - Projects U: - User home directories. X: - Encrypted file system (limited access) Z: - Admin (organiza...

  • Drive Mapping / Login Script (Windows)

    If you are having issues mapping / accessing network drives on a Windows PC, especially if you are working remotely, you can use the process and scripts outlined below to restore your drive mappings. ...

  • Accessing FBRI resources via SSH

    When providing access to various servers and equipment you may be granted SSH access.   To request access, please refer to this help article and have an Access Request Form submitted by your lab manag...