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You should have most of your files in (sub-folders of) the two following folders (create them if they don't exist yet). If you are moving from another computer, maybe you just have to copy these [[other:win7migrate#be_ready_to_move_your_files|folders from the previous computer]] | You should have most of your files in (sub-folders of) the two following folders (create them if they don't exist yet). If you are moving from another computer, maybe you just have to copy these [[other:win7migrate#be_ready_to_move_your_files|folders from the previous computer]] | ||
- | * **Local //HOME// FOLDER**: ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>'' | + | === Local HOME FOLDER === |
- | * This is where you keep your work. **Do not** put this folder on the ''C:\'' system disk/partition (unless you have only one partition on the computer) | + | |
- | * This folder is **different** from your Windows //User// folder! => ''C:\Users\<your_login>'' | + | |
- | * Note: documents on your desktop are located in ''C:\Users\<your_login>\Desktop'' | + | |
- | * Remember to make a backup of this folder regularly! | + | |
- | * You can use a [[other:win10apps#backup_software|Backup program]] to easily and quickly save your work | + | |
- | * **Local //SCRATCH// FOLDER**: ''<another_disk>:\Scratch\<your_login>'' | + | ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>'' |
- | * The place where you store your temporary files, installation programs, etc... | + | |
- | * It's OK to put this folder on the ''C:\'' drive, if you have enough space on ''C:\'' | + | |
- | * Remember to clean this folder from time to time, especially if you need some disk space | + | |
+ | * This is where you keep your work. **Do not** put this folder on the ''C:\'' system disk/partition (unless you have only one partition on the computer) | ||
+ | * This folder is **different** from your Windows //User// folder! => ''C:\Users\<your_login>'' | ||
+ | * Note: documents on your desktop are located in ''C:\Users\<your_login>\Desktop'' | ||
+ | * Remember to make a backup of this folder regularly! | ||
+ | * You can use a [[other:win10apps#backup_software|Backup program]] to easily and quickly save your work | ||
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+ | === Local SCRATCH FOLDER === | ||
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+ | ''<some_disk_with_enough_space>:\Scratch\<your_login>'' | ||
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+ | * The place where you store your temporary files, installation programs, etc... | ||
+ | * It's OK to put this folder on the ''C:\'' drive, if you have enough space on ''C:\'' | ||
+ | * Remember to clean this folder from time to time, especially if you need some disk space | ||
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+ | === Local OWNCLOUD FOLDER === | ||
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+ | ''<some_disk_different_from_c>:\Users\<your_login>_owncloud'' | ||
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+ | * 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 and sharebox to synchronize folders ===== | + | ===== Using ownCloud and sharebox to share files and synchronize folders ===== |
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- | 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 use //sharebox// manually for **sharing** some files, | + | |
- | - and then how to use //ownCloud// for **synchronizing** some folders | + | |
- | * ownCloud can **mirror** a folder on your local computer to the sharebox server. This is a useful but limited //kind of backup//. If you remove a file on your computer by mistake and ownCloud is running, the file will also be removed from the sharebox server! | + | |
- | - and then how to **synchronize** 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) | + | |
- | * Download and install the [[https://owncloud.com/desktop-app/|owncloud Desktop App]] | + | <note tip>This is very useful and you should read the [[other:lsce_cloud|dedicated page]]!</note> |
- | * 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 ===== |