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If are using a computer that is not managed by Saunders, then you'll need to use the RIT VPN Client to connect to our file servers. All Saunders managed computers are configured so that VPN is not required from off campus.
Connecting to Saunders File Services
H: Drive
The H: drive is used for groups of individuals that wish to share files with other individuals or groups. A hierarchy has been created for various divisions and committees to share files as well as groups of people to setup project folders. Folders on the H: drive are restricted to certain individuals. If you would like a new folder created on the H: drive or require access to an existing folder, please make contact with Saunders Technical Support and we will work with the owner of the folder to fulfill your request.
The H: drive is located at \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB\SCB_Shared
P: Drive
The P: drive is used by individuals to save personal files in a safe and secure location. The P: Drive should be used instead of my Documents. P: drives are not shared with multiple users. This is what the H: drive is for. Each faculty and staff member is encouraged to store any important files on the P: drive. Because Saunders Technical Support does not backup individual workstations, by storing files on the P: drive, users do not need to worry should their computer fail.
The P: drive is located at \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB\SCB_Personal\<your username>
All Other Shares
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Connecting to H: and P: Drives
File services like the H: and P: drive are automatic for Saunders managed computers, there are several other file services available that some of our users require.
Windows - RIT/Saunders Managed Computer
On Windows, open File Explorer and manually type in \\main.ad.rit.edu and press enter.
Once connected, go to Shares \ SCB. Then you should be able to see all of the Saunders shares. The H: drive is under SCB_Shared and your P: drive is under SCB_Personal.
Windows - Personal Computer
Windows 10
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. For personal computers and non-Saunders managed computers, you can map the H: and P: drive using the following steps.
The instructions are slightly different between Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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On Windows, open File Explorer and click on This PC along the left-hand menu
| On Windows, open File Explorer |
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and right-click |
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on This PC along the left-hand menu
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Click on Map network drive under the Computer tab
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Windows 11
Windows 10 & 11
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Click on Map network drive on the popup menu.
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From the drop down, select H: for the H: drive. Enter \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB\SCB_Shared for the Folder. If you are using a non-RIT laptop, be sure to check the Connect using different credentials. Click Finish.
| From the drop down, select H: for the H: drive. Enter \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB\SCB_Shared for the Folder. |
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If you are using a non-RIT laptop, be sure to check |
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the Connect using different credentials. |
Click Finish. When prompted for your password, Be sure to enter the username with MAIN\ in front of your username. Without the MAIN\, you won't be able to login.
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Click Finish.
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From the drop down, select P: for the P: drive. Enter \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB\SCB_Personal\username for the Folder. Replace username with your RIT username. If you are using a non-RIT computer, be sure to check the Connect using different credentials. Click Finish.
| From the drop down, select P: for the P: drive. Enter \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB\SCB_Personal\username for the Folder. Replace username with your RIT username. If you are using a non-RIT computer, be sure to check the Connect using different credentials. Click Finish.
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All Other Shares
While file services like the H: and P: drive are automatic for Saunders managed computers, there are several other file services available that some of our users require.
Use the instructions above to connect to any of the SCB shares available using a different drive letter. For Folder, enter \\main.ad.rit.edu\Shares\SCB and click Browse to locate the folder you wish to map.
MacOS / OS X
From Finder, click Connect to Server under the Go menu.
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See Google Apps at RIT for information on how to setup your RIT account for use with Google Apps and then Google Drive File Stream on how to access your Google Drive files on your PC.
Microsoft OneDrive
See OneDrive for details.