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===== Using the LSCE sharebox server ===== | ===== Using the LSCE sharebox server ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Experimenting with sharebox ==== | ||
Have a quick look at the intranet [[https://intranet.lsce.ipsl.fr/informatique/en/owncloud/|sharebox]] page, then open the //sharebox// URL in a browser and use your LSCE login and password to access the server. | Have a quick look at the intranet [[https://intranet.lsce.ipsl.fr/informatique/en/owncloud/|sharebox]] page, then open the //sharebox// URL in a browser and use your LSCE login and password to access the server. | ||
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* Use the public link in another browser (or in a new //incognito window// of the same browser) to find out how people with the link will see the content of the folder you have shared | * Use the public link in another browser (or in a new //incognito window// of the same browser) to find out how people with the link will see the content of the folder you have shared | ||
* Try to share only the uploaded file (instead of the full content of the ''Test'' folder) | * Try to share only the uploaded file (instead of the full content of the ''Test'' folder) | ||
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+ | ==== Space management ==== | ||
You can determine **how much storage space** you are currently using on sharebox, and what the upper limit is in the ''Settings'' panel{{ :other:sharebox_limits_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | You can determine **how much storage space** you are currently using on sharebox, and what the upper limit is in the ''Settings'' panel{{ :other:sharebox_limits_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | ||
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The **deleted folders and files** can use some (a lot...) of space. Do not forget to **really remove them regularly** {{ :other:sharebox_deleted_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | The **deleted folders and files** can use some (a lot...) of space. Do not forget to **really remove them regularly** {{ :other:sharebox_deleted_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | ||
- | Notes: | + | |
+ | ==== Sharebox related notes ==== | ||
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* When you use a (long) public link for sharing data, you may want to use an URL shortening service to make things easier (e.g. [[https://bitly.com/|bitly]]) | * When you use a (long) public link for sharing data, you may want to use an URL shortening service to make things easier (e.g. [[https://bitly.com/|bitly]]) | ||
* **Do not** use a URL shortening service to share **confidential information**! | * **Do not** use a URL shortening service to share **confidential information**! | ||
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* With some work, you can use [[https://rclone.org/|rclone]] on the LSCE servers to move files directly from one of the LSCE servers to sharebox ! | * With some work, you can use [[https://rclone.org/|rclone]] on the LSCE servers to move files directly from one of the LSCE servers to sharebox ! | ||
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==== Creating a folder synchronization ==== | ==== Creating a folder synchronization ==== | ||
- | * Create your main [[other:win10config#the_most_important_folders|OWNCLOUD folder]] on the **local computer** | + | * Create your main [[other:win10config#the_most_important_folders|OWNCLOUD folder]] on the **local computer**:\\ e.g. ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'' |
- | * Create your main ownCloud folder the //sharebox// **remote server**: ''Backup/<your_login>_owncloud''{{ :other:sharebox_folders_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | + | * Create your main ownCloud folder the //sharebox// **remote server**:\\ e.g. ''Backup/<your_login>_owncloud''{{ :other:sharebox_folders_notes.png?direct&600 |}} |
- | * Open the ownCloud interface and click on the ''Add account'' button | + | * Open the //ownCloud// interface and click on the ''Add account'' button\\ If you want to add a folder sync to an existing remote server, just select the server and click on ''Add Folder Sync Connection'' |
* Use the //sharebox// address (or CNRS //mycore//) in the ''Server Address'' field, and then your LSCE ''Username'' and ''Password'' | * Use the //sharebox// address (or CNRS //mycore//) in the ''Server Address'' field, and then your LSCE ''Username'' and ''Password'' | ||
- | * Be sure to **select ''Manually create folder sync connections''** and then click on ''Connect...'' | + | * **Be sure to select ''Manually create folder sync connections''** and then click on ''Connect...'' |
* You are now ready to connect a **local** folder to a **remote** folder on //sharebox//! | * You are now ready to connect a **local** folder to a **remote** folder on //sharebox//! | ||
* Click on ''Add Folder Sync Connection'': | * Click on ''Add Folder Sync Connection'': | ||
* ''Pick a local folder on your computer to sync'':\\ Select your main local OWNCLOUD folder: ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'' | * ''Pick a local folder on your computer to sync'':\\ Select your main local OWNCLOUD folder: ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'' | ||
* ''Select a remote destination folder'':\\ Select your main remote folder: ''/Backup/your_login_owncloud'' | * ''Select a remote destination folder'':\\ Select your main remote folder: ''/Backup/your_login_owncloud'' | ||
- | * Be sure to **uncheck the ''Use virtual files instead of donwloading content immediately''** | + | * **Be sure to uncheck the ''Use virtual files instead of donwloading content immediately''** |
* Click on ''Add Sync Connection'' to finalize the connection and you should end up with something looking like{{ :other:sharebox_connected_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | * Click on ''Add Sync Connection'' to finalize the connection and you should end up with something looking like{{ :other:sharebox_connected_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | ||
==== Testing a folder synchronization ==== | ==== Testing a folder synchronization ==== | ||
- | <note important>It is **important** to experiment a bit, and understand how the synchronization works!</note> | + | <note important>It is **very important** to experiment a bit, and understand how the synchronization works!</note> |
* create test folders and files in the **local folder** (''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'') | * create test folders and files in the **local folder** (''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'') | ||
- | * check the content of the matching folder(s) in the **sharebox remote folder** (''/Backup/your_login_owncloud''). You will probably have to **refresh the content of the browser window** (use ''F5'' as a shortcut for refreshing a browser window){{ :other:owncloud_sync_folders_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | + | * check the content of the matching folder(s) in the **sharebox remote folder** (''/Backup/your_login_owncloud''). You will probably have to **refresh the content of the browser window** (use the ''F5'' button to easily refresh a browser window){{ :other:owncloud_sync_folders_notes.png?direct&600 |}} |
* <wrap hi>**Warning! The mirroring works both ways!**</wrap> If you remove files or folders on the sharebox server (using the web interface), they will also be automatically deleted in the local folder! | * <wrap hi>**Warning! The mirroring works both ways!**</wrap> If you remove files or folders on the sharebox server (using the web interface), they will also be automatically deleted in the local folder! | ||
* Try it for yourself by deleting some test files on the sharebox server | * Try it for yourself by deleting some test files on the sharebox server | ||
+ | * Warning! When you delete something (locally or on the remote server), it will be moved to the ''Deleted files'' section of the remote server | ||
+ | * This is a useful safety feature | ||
+ | * The [[other:lsce_cloud#space_management|trashcan may use a lot of space]]! Be sure to clean it regularly! | ||
==== Checking that things are working correctly ==== | ==== Checking that things are working correctly ==== |