What is it?
Each computer in
our labs has a Temporary_Storage volume with at least 250 GB of open
storage space. Files stored on the volume
are stored on the specific computer being used, not on the server. Files
can be viewed by anyone, but by default, only the creator of a file can
modify or delete it. For students working in groups, this means that
the group member who created the files must always be present and logged
in when the group is working on their project.
Files stored on Temporary_Storage stay
on the computer you save them on and will not move with your
account!!
What is it for?
The Temporary_Storage
volume on each computer is available primarily for users working
with video footage and
editing
applications, such as iMovie, iDVD, Final
Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro.
The video
files
used with these applications can be several gigabytes in size
and
will not fit within the quota
limits imposed on Systems Labs Macintosh
accounts. Because of this, these files must be stored on personal FireWire
drives or the Temporary_Storage volumes of the lab computers instead
of in user accounts on the server.
If you are using Temporary_Storage for video editing,
you must configure your iMovie and/or Final
Cut Pro settings before you begin work.
If you are using iDVD or iMovie, you should save
your project file and all related files on the Temporary_Storage
drive in a folder with your name on it.
Temporary_Storage volumes are also available as
a place for users to store large files while doing graphic
design or music editing work, or while waiting for a quota increase
request to be approved.
Although we provide this space as a
courtesy, we highly recommend that digital video students utilize
other Digital Video Storage Options.
Who can use it?
Use of the Temporary_Storage
volumes is free and open to everyone.
If you use Temporary_Storage, you must always work on that specific
computer and you will have to share the computer and drive space
with other users. Since video classes share the
same
classroom, a large portion of the space on each volume may be
filled
by the
end
of
the
semester.
When are files deleted?
Temporary_Storage
drives
are cleared at the end of each semester. Until then, however, only
the creator of a file and the systems administrators have access
to modify or delete it. If
a drive becomes full, you may be contacted and asked to delete
any
projects that are not currently in progress.
How do I change the access level of my files?
To modify others' access to your files and folders, you can
change the file permissions. By doing this, you can allow other users
to edit your files, or you can prevent other users from opening
or viewing your files. For more information, see the READ ME file stored
at the top level of each Temporary_Storage volume in our labs, or ask
a consultant for help.
If you have files
that you want to save, make sure that you remove them before the last
day of finals each semester!
