AFS@MSU 

MSU offers a gigabyte of centralized file storage area to all faculty, staff, and students for use in storing files or developing a web page.

The storage area is called AFS (Andrew File System), a name given it by the software developers at Carnegie Mellon University.

This page is not an attempt to duplicate the already plentiful information available about this storage service, but merely a heads up to those unaware of its existence.  https://afs.msu.edu/?page=help is the place to start for help with AFS questions.

Accessing AFS while on campus

AFS space is accessed when a user signs in at one of the "full web access" computers in the library or in computer labs on campus. It shows up as drive P.

A general introduction to accessing AFS is available at http://techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=2468  That document also explains how to map AFS as a drive in a personal computer that is being used on campus.

Off campus  access

For those not using an MSU computer, the web-based graphical interface Netfiles (https://netfiles.msu.edu/) is a first choice option for AFS access.  This site allows users to upload new files, organize files and folders, and manage folder permissions. Refer to knowledge base article 7897 (http://techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=7897&service=techbase) for more on Netfiles.

Users can also access AFS space through FTP, which is a reliable method of connection when off campus, when using a dial-up connection, or when behind a firewall. Internet Explorer offers an FTP method (rather than starting with http, go to ftp://afs.msu.edu). Other FTP clients that can be used include FileZilla (Windows) and Fetch (Mac). Refer to knowledge base article 2468 (http://techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=2468&service=techbase#s50516) for more information on FTP Access.

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