Shared Folders

Scratch Folder (aka Marlin Share, G: Drive)

We have created a new share folder called Scratch that will replace Marlin Share.  This folder will be open to the university community. Everyone will have full access to the files located on the scratch folder.  The difference between Marlin Share and the new scratch folder is that the data in the scratch folder is temporary.  Data will be deleted after 6 months, ensuring that this space is kept as a temporary storage solution for cross-departmental use. 

University Folders

Upon request, we will create campus folders for cross-departmental use.  These folders are intended to be used for any purpose that would exceed 6 months in duration and require access by members of differing departments.

If you are using a folder on Marlin share, that fits the criteria above you must request a University folder.  To request a university folder go to http://admin.fgcu.edu:2000/compservices/ti/dfs.asp and fill out the form.  A ticket will be created and your new folder will be created within one week.  You will be alerted via email when your folder has been created.

Campus Departmental Folders - viewable by Campus

We have created a campus departmental folder (for each department) allowing all members of the department full access and the university community read only access.  This folder is meant to allow departments to share files with the entire university but not allow the ability to change   files, delete   files, or add new files.

Departmental Folders (aka current department folders; AASS, H: drive)

The departmental folder will still exist and will be used by the members of the department to store files that are pertinent to the members of the department.  Departmental folders are only viewable by members of the department and anyone the department head has authorized to have access. 

Faculty Folders

Each Faculty member has been given a personal share folder that is automatically mapped when they log in to the computer they are using.  This allows a faculty member to save data while at their desktop PC then access it from a classroom podium PC without transporting the data.  This folder shows up as the W: drive.  These folders are accessible and visible only to the assigned faculty member.  This folder is intended to be used for the faculty member’s course work, projects, or information that is not departmental in nature.

Files Permitted on University Share Folders: In general, no file shall be stored on the University servers that were not created for the university or by a member of the university community.  MP3’s, personal pictures, personal music files, personal programs, .ZIP files, and harmful and malicious files are not to be stored on the university servers.  No one is to make a backup of their local computer and store it on the university server shares.  If you need help making a backup of your local computer, please call the Helpdesk at (239) 590-1188 and they will assist you.