Andrew File System (AFS) at NC State
What is AFS?
AFS is a distributed network file system that enables files physically
stored on many different AFS servers to be accessed as if they were in
a single directory (or virtual drive) on a local computer. This allows
users from any AFS computer at any remote site (such as a computer lab)
to access files in a unified and easily identifiable way.
AFS at NC State
AFS allows students to access
to their personal files from any Unity lab computer. In most cases, AFS directories function just like any other Unix file
system. Standard Unix commands are used to create subdirectories and
to move, copy and delete files.
AFS from a Lab
On Unity Windows workstations, your personal network file space can
be accessed through a virtual drive located under the "My Computer" icon
at the top left of the desktop. There may be several virtual drives there,
but the one with your Unity ID and the term "AFS" located in the name
will let you know which is your personal file space. This is usually,
but
not always, labeled the "K" drive.
In Unity supported Unix labs, all Unix workstations log you into your
personal AFS file space automatically. Logging into login.ncsu.edu from
a PC or Macintosh takes you to a Unix workstation. To learn more about
the Unix operating system and Unix commands, take a look at NC State's Unix
Workstation Guide.
Connecting to AFS from a remote location
In addition to accessing your AFS file space in a Unity lab, you can also get to it from a remote location using a file transfer protocol. This usually requires your Unity ID and password.
Checking and re-allocating your file storage space in AFS
As a Unity account holder, you are allotted a certain amount of space (disk quota) for
storing your combination of personal files, email and Windows profile
(for Unity
lab
work). Your AFS file space is a part of this. You can manage your total file storage space, including the part allocated for AFS, via the Internet. See the File storage space page for the procedure.
If you need more file space than what you've been allotted, you can rent a locker. For more information see Using
Unity Lockers.
Last modified
May 25, 2007
by dlschmid
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