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* Remember to clean this folder from time to time, especially if you need some disk space | * Remember to clean this folder from time to time, especially if you need some disk space | ||
+ | * **Local //OWNCLOUD// FOLDER**: ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'' | ||
+ | * You can take care of this **later**, **only** if you need to [[other:lsce_cloud|use sharebox and ownCloud]] | ||
+ | * It's convenient to have your //HOME// (''<your_login>'') and //OWNCLOUD// (''<your_login>_owncloud'') folders close together (i.e. as sub-directories of the same folder) | ||
+ | * Remember that your space on the //sharebox// server is limited ! | ||
+ | * Only put in the //OWNCLOUD// folder the data that you want to mirror to the LSCE cloud, and possibly share with other computers | ||
==== Creating folder shortcuts on the desktop ==== | ==== Creating folder shortcuts on the desktop ==== | ||
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* **Warning!** Using settings that are too strict may have **side effects** and prevent applications from working correctly: e.g. if you specify that to application can use the camera, the camera will never work even if you have correct drivers! | * **Warning!** Using settings that are too strict may have **side effects** and prevent applications from working correctly: e.g. if you specify that to application can use the camera, the camera will never work even if you have correct drivers! | ||
- | ===== Using owncloud to back up and synchronize folders ===== | + | ===== Using ownCloud and sharebox to share files and synchronize folders ===== |
- | There are several ways to use the [[https://intranet.lsce.ipsl.fr/informatique/en/owncloud/|LSCE cloud storage]] (aka //sharebox//). You should learn how to: | + | <note tip>This is very useful and you should read the [[other:lsce_cloud|dedicated page]]!</note> |
- | - use it manually for **sharing** some files, | + | |
- | - and then how to use it for **backing up** some folders | + | |
- | - and **synchronizing** folders on different computers (very useful, and possibly risky) | + | |
- | ==== Using the LSCE sharebox server ==== | + | |
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- | Have a quick look at the [[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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- | If you have never used the LSCE //sharebox// server, try using it a bit: | + | |
- | * Create a new ''Test'' folder (on ''sharebox''!) and use drag and drop to upload a file from your computer to the new ''Test'' folder | + | |
- | * Learn how to share the ''Test'' folder using a //public link// | + | |
- | * 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) | + | |
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- | You can determine how much space you are currently using on sharebox, and what the upper limit is in the ''Settings'' panel{{ :other:sharebox_limits_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | + | |
- | ==== Making backups with owncloud ==== | + | |
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- | The ''owncloud'' application can be used to automatically mirror one (or more) folder(s) on your computer to the LSCE //sharebox// server (or another owncloud server) | + | |
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- | * Download and install the [[https://owncloud.com/desktop-app/|owncloud Desktop App]] | + | |
- | * You will also have to restart your computer (after installation or later) to complete the installation | + | |
- | * Launch owncloud, do not configure a server yet, and open the ''Settings'' panel | + | |
- | * Check the recommended settings and usage on the image below{{ :other:owncloud_settings_notes.png?direct&600 |}} | + | |
- | ==== Synchronizing folders ==== | + | |
===== Connecting to your Microsoft account ===== | ===== Connecting to your Microsoft account ===== |