How to access COE Dean's Office network shares

Note: The server is only accessible when in your office. If you need to connect from outside of the office, please connect to the VPN first (click here for instructions).

Microsoft Windows 7

1. Click "Start >> Computer"
2. Click "Map Network Drive"
   1. Drive: Select any drive letter you would like
   2. Folder: \\storage.coe.vt.edu\<share> (don't forget the $ at the end)
   3. Check "Reconnect at logon" (optional)
   4. Click "Finish"
   5. If asked to login, ensure that your username is "hokies\<username>"
3. The directory should open when done

Mac OS X

1. Click "Go >> Connect to Server..."
2. Server Address: smb://storage.coe.vt.edu/<share> (don't forget the $ at the end)
3. Click the plus sign (+) to make it a favorite.
4. Click "Connect"
5. Enter user information if needed
   • If asked to login, ensure that your username is "hokies\<username>"
   • Check "Remember this password in my keychain" if you want to save your password.
6. The directory should open when done.
7. Note: The share drive will not reconnect once you restart the computer. To do this, continue:
   1. Click "Apple Symbol >> System Preferences"
   2. Click "Accounts"
   3. Under your account click the "Login Items" tab.
   4. Drag the desktop icon of the share drive to the list area of login items.
   5. It should now be in the list.
   6. Done. Restart to test.