Space Allocation
How much data
space do I have?
Each student is allocated 500 MB of storage
space.
Can I have more than the allocated
space?
No. Each student is provided with 500 MB of storage
space.
Can I "borrow" space from
my friend?
No. Each student is allotted 500 MB that can only
be accessed by the individual student.
Will I receive a warning message if
my online storage is about to run out of space?
No. You need
to check and monitor this on your own.
How do I monitor the amount of space
I have used in my Novell account?
To
check the amount of free space in your Novell account you
must be on a Windows computer.
1. Go to My Computer.
2. Right-click on your Home drive (username on 'Legion\Users\Home').
3. Select Properties.
Does this storage space include my
email and webpub space?
No. In addition to your 500 MB of
storage space, you also have 35 MB of space for email and your webpage
on Calvin’s web server.
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Security and Access
How do I activate my Novell account?
What if I forget my Novell password?
How do I change my Novell password?
Where can I access my Novell account?
You will be able to access your Novell account from most
computers on campus, such as in the ITC, departmental labs and the
library. You will also be able to access your Novell account (NetStorage)
from any computer with internet access. You will not be able to
access your Novell account from some special use work stations on
campus, such as the InfoXpress stations.
How secure is the data stored in my
Novell account?
A password must be provided in order to access
your online storage space. The file space itself is reliable, however,
CIT does not back up your data in any manner. It is important that
you back up your data on a regular basis by saving your files to
a DVD, USB drive, or CD-ROM.
Can I open my storage space for access
by other students?
No. Only you will be provided with access
to your storage space, which can only be accessed with a password.
What can I do to let someone else access
my data stored in online storage?
While you cannot grant
someone access to your Novell account, you can send them files as
an email attachment or transfer the files using removable media,
such as a DVD, a USB drive, or a CD-ROM.
Will my professors have access to my
files?
No. Because your Novell account is password protected,
you will be the only person who has access to your account. You
may, however, submit assignments to your professors via KnightVision
or by using your webmail.
Can I copy or move files from my Novell
account to someone else's account?
You may not move files
directly from one account to another. You may, however, send files
or documents as an email attachment, or transfer the files using
removable media, such as a DVD, a USB drive, or a CD-ROM.
How many computers can I have logged
into my Novell account at one time?
You may be logged into
your Novell account on three computers concurrently. If you try
to login from a fourth computer, you will be denied access.
What happens if I forget to log off?
Unless you deliberately log off, you will stay logged on. It is
very important you log off each time you are done using your Novell
account, especially if you are using a public computer. If you don’t
log off, someone else could deliberately or inadvertently access
your account, delete files or cause other problems. You are responsible
for your storage space and all of the files that are stored there.
Whose responsibility is it if someone
accesses my data and damages or removes it?
You are responsible
for all the activity within your Novell account. You can protect
your account by selecting a secure password, logging off each time
you are done using your account, and by backing up your data regularly.
Calvin College is not responsible for activity within your storage
space.
How long will my data be available
for my access after I graduate from Calvin?
All of your Calvin
accounts, including access to your Novell account, will expire on
October 1st of the year following your graduation. For more information,
go to Email and Computer Access After
Graduation.
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Data and Storage
What kind of data am I allowed to store
in my storage space?
Your online storage spaces is provided
as a location for you to store academic and course-related documents,
as well as other personal files, such as your resume or a backup
of your personal webpage. All files stored in your Novell account
should meet Calvin’s Policy on Responsible Use of Technology
Will my data be backed up periodically?
The data saved in your Novell account will not be backed up. You
are responsible for backing up your data on a regular basis.
If I lose my data, will I be able to
restore it?
If you delete a file or folder that has been
saved, you can use the Salvage File feature to try to restore the
file or folder. The Salvage File feature, however, may not always
work. To salvage a file or folder, follow the instructions below.
What if I inadvertently delete a file within a folder from
my Home drive?
These instructions are for a Windows computer
1. Right-click on the folder in your Home drive.
2. Select Salvage Files.
3. Highlight the deleted file.
4. Click Salvage File.
5. Click Close.
What if I inadvertently delete a folder from my Home drive?
These instructions are for a Windows computer
1. Right-click on your Home drive.
2. Select Salvage Files.
3. Highlight the deleted folder.
4. Click Salvage File.
5. Click Close.
NOTE: The Salvage File feature is not available using NetStorage.
Will I lose my data if I get disconnected
or log off accidentally while I’m editing a file?
If
you log off accidentally or get disconnected, any data that has
not been saved will be lost. Make sure to save regularly and back
up your files.
NOTE: When using some applications in the computers labs, you may not be able to access your Home drive from the applications. If this happens,
1. Save your file to the desktop
2.
Open My Computer
3.
Save to your Home drive
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Printing
Where can I print?
When on campus,
you can print to the printer in the computer lab or department that
you are working from. Student Employees may need to authenticate
to the printer in the department for which they work. For directions
to authenticate to a departmental printer, see Student
Employee Printer Installation.
NetStorage
Where can I access my NetStorage?
You can access your Novell account via NetStorage from any web browser
connected to the internet.
What if I forget my password?
Will I lose my data if I am disconnected
or log off accidentally while I’m editing a file?
In
order to edit a document that has been stored in your Home drive
(Home@CALVIN.edu) using NetStorage, you must download the file to
your computer before editing. If you log off accidentally or get
disconnected while editing, it won’t affect the document that
you are working on.
Where can I print?
When you
are logged into NetStorage from a personal computer you will only
be able to print to the printer installed on that computer. When
you are logged into Novell (not NetStorage) in a public computer
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