My Drive/MyWeb FAQ
- What is MyWeb?
- What happened to web pages at ARCHES?
- Since my ARCHES pages were migrated, I have some problems.
- What do I need to access and use MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage?
- How do I get files into my MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage Area?
- I have files in my MyDrive Network Storage area, how do I work on them?
- Are my files backed up every night?
- Can you retrive a file that I deleted accidentally?
- Are my files on MyDrive/MyWeb scanned for viruses?
- How much Network Storage space do I have?
- I need more storage space, what should I do?
- What files can I store in my MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage area?
- Can I use FTP to put files into my Network Storage Area?
- Can I share files stored in my MyDrive Network Storage area with other users?
- Are there other way to access MyDrive besides the web interface?
- Why is there a "www" folder in my MyDrive directory?
- Do I have to have web pages?
- Are there restrictions on the content and types of content that I can have as part of my web site?
- Web pages created in MS Word or Front Page do not correctly display symbol inserts (such as copyright or other symbols) properly after uploading them to myweb. Instead, the symbols are replaced with: �.
- I get a "Licensing Error" code when I try to use WebDrive®.
1. What is MyWeb?
MyWeb is the web page hosting service for UGA students, faculty and staff that replaces the ARCHES web page service.
MyWeb is a part of MyDrive, which provides an Internet-accessible file storage repository for UGA students, faculty, and staff. Users can access their personally owned files on MyDrive through MyUGA (my.uga.edu), the mydrive.uga.edu website or enabled desktop clients. Each MyDrive user has a "www" directory, and all files related to your web pages must go in your "www" directory or a sub-directory of it.
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2. What happened to web pages on ARCHES?
If you had ARCHES webpages then they have been migrated by EITS to MyWeb (the "www" directory of MyDrive) and no immediate action on your part is required.
However, the URL to access your web pages has changed:
http://myid.myweb.uga.edu (where 'myid' is your UGA MyID).
Please note that http://www.arches.uga.edu/~myid will forward to this new URL.
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3. Since my ARCHES PAGES were migrated, I have some problems.
Most web pages that were functioning on ARCHES should function exactly the same on MyWeb. If you have problems with access to certain pages or images related to your site, those problems are most likely related to either file names or file permissions. For details of possible problems and solutions, please see the Migration Problems page at http://www.eits.uga.edu/myweb/problems.html.
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4. What do I need to access and use MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage?
To access MyDrive/MyWeb, you need a UGA MyID, an internet connected computer,
and an approved browser. The latest versions of either Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Netscape should work with no problem on most Windows PCs. The AOL browser is not recommended.
If you're an AOL user, after logging in to you AOL account, launch one
of the approved browsers to access MyDrive.
For Macintosh users, the default Mac broswer, Safari, does not work with MyDrive/MyWeb and we recommend using Mozilla Firefox instead.
If you have a MyID and
you are a current UGA student, faculty, or staff, then you have access
to MyDrive/MyWeb. All faculty, staff, and students
at UGA are eligible for an MyDrive/MyWeb account
free of charge. Your MyDrive account will be valid as long as you are affiliated
with UGA.
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5. How do I get files into my MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage
Area?
FROM A WEB BROWSER: To upload files into your MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage Area, once you're logged
in to MyDrive/MyWeb, select your MyDrive directory, which is named "Home@UGA," click File- Upload. Browse to the file that
you want to upload. Click Upload. The file will be uploaded to the
server.
USE Secure FTP® - a software program that will connect securely to MyDrive/MyWeb using FTPS.
USE WebDrive® - a software program that will connect securely to MyDrive/MyWeb using secure WebDav.
Complete connection information is available at http://www.eits.uga.edu/myweb by selecting the CONNECTING TO MYDRIVE/MYWEB link.
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6. I have files in my MyDrive Network Storage area, how
do I work on them?
In order for to work on a file, you need to download it to your local computer. To
do this, highlight the file you want to work on.
Click File- Download (for editing). Click on Save, and browse to
where you want to save the file on the local machine. Please Remember: When
you are done working on a file, be sure to upload the file back to your
MyDrive Network Storage Area.
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7. Are my files backed up every night?
System-wide backups are maintained for disaster recovery purposes only. It is the users responsibility to safely backup important
data. In the event of accidental file deletion there are no file recovery services
available, although you may be able to retreive the file youself (see #8 below)
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8. Can you retrieve a file that I deleted accidentally?
EITS provides no file recovery services , but you may be able to retrieve the file yourself.
After you login to MyDrive/MyWeb using a web browser, from the pull-down menu choose File-->Show
Deleted Files.
Deleted files will now appear in your file list (in red with strike-through print). Select the check box beside the file you want to undelete and from the pull-down menu select
File--> Undelete.
You must have adequate disk space available to undelete
a file. Deleted files retain the path information that they had when they were deleted, so you would need to view the contents of the folder from which the file was deleted in order to see those deleted files.
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9. Are my files on MyDrive/MyWeb scanned for viruses?
The files contained on MyDrive are not scanned
for viruses. Virus protection is the responsibility of the owner of the
files. For more information about anti-virus
resources at UGA please refer to https://www.virus.uga.edu.
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10. How much Network Storage space do I have?
All users have 100mb
of space.
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11. I need more storage space, what should I do?
All users have 100mb
of space. The MyDrive/MyWeb service is for individual use and should not be considered a departmental (or other unit) storage
repository. Individuals who require more space should consider alternatives which might be better suited to hosting large web sites or file stores.
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12. What files can I store in my MyDrive/MyWeb Network Storage
area?
MyDrive is intended for use only by students, faculty and staff of the
University of Georgia. Its purpose is to provide a repository for educational,
learning, and professional materials which are solely and legally owned
by the individual storing the information. This service is for individual
use and should not be considered a departmental (or other unit) storage
repository. Proof of ownership is required for copyrighted material
stored on MyDrive. Information about acceptable use of college
network resources, please refer to the MyDrive Policies.
The storing or sharing of information that violates any copyright or other
laws is prohibited. All use must be compliant with the
University
of
Georgia Policies
on Use of Computers (http://www.infosec.uga.edu/policies/).
In addition, use of MyDrive/MyWeb must be consistent
with the information contained in the Regents Guide to Understanding Copyright
and Educational Fair Use (http://www.usg.edu/legal/copyright/).
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13. Can I use FTP to put files into my Network Storage
Area?
Yes, as long as the FTP software can connect using FTPS, a secure version of FTP based on SSL. We recommend and support Secure FTP®, which is available free for non-commercial use, and available for Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Unix computers.
Windows PC users may also connect using WebDrive®, a program that will connect securely using WebDav.
Complete connection information is available at http://www.eits.uga.edu/myweb by selecting the CONNECTING TO MYDRIVE/MYWEB link.
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14. Can I share files stored in my MyDrive Network Storage
area with other users?
No. Sharing is not supported.
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15. Are there other way to access MyDrive
besides the web interface?
You can connect using Secure FTP®, a software program which uses FTPS, a secure version of FTP based on SSL. Secure FTP® is available free for non-commercial use, and available for Windows, Macintosh OSX, and Unix computers.
Windows PC users may also connect using WebDrive®, a program that will connect securely using WebDav.
Complete connection information is available at http://www.eits.uga.edu/myweb by selecting the CONNECTING TO MYDRIVE/MYWEB link.
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16. Why is there a "www" folder in my MyDrive
directory?
The "www" directory is
where your webpages will reside when that feature becomes available on Monday, August 14, 2006. You can find complete information on using MyDrive/MyWeb to host your web pages at http://www.eits.uga.edu/myweb.
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17. Do I have to have web pages?
The "www" folder is there for you to use if you choose to publish any web pages. You are not required to have any web pages.
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18. Are there restrictions on the content and types of content that I can have as part of my web site?
MyWeb is designed to serve HTML web pages. Javascript is allowed but many other web technologies are restricted. Currently PHP, ASP, CGI, and executable files are not permitted.
Those who publish World Wide Web pages or similar information resources on University computers shall take full responsibility for what they publish; shall respect the acceptable-use conditions for the computer on which the material resides; shall obey all applicable laws; and shall not publish commercial advertisements without prior authorization. References and links to commercial sites are permitted, but advertisements, and especially paid advertisements, are not. Users shall not accept payments, discounts, free merchandise or services, or any other remuneration in return for placing anything on their web pages or similar facilities. Violations will be immediately reported to the University of Georgia's Incident Handling Team.
http://infosec.uga.edu/policies/
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19. Web pages created in MS Word or Front Page do not correctly display symbol inserts (such as copyright or other symbols) properly after uploading them to myweb. Instead, the symbols are replaced with: �.
Web pages created with MS Office need to be transferred to the web server in "Binary" mode. Secure FTP uses "AUTO" as the default mode of transfer, but this needs to be set to binary if you created or edited your web pages using Microsoft Word or Front Page.
To transfer files in binary using Secure FTP:
Go to the "Remote" menu
Select "Transfer Mode"
Select "Binary"
Re-upload your pages (by dragging them and replacing them)
This should display the symbols correctly.
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20. I get a "Licensing Error" code when I try to use WebDrive®.
If you install the WebDrive program after previously uninstalling the program from the same computer, you will receive a "Licensing Error " message in a popup window. You will need to reactivate your license key for the software.
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If you install the webdrive.exe from UGA Sitesoft in order to upgrade the version of the WebDrive on your computer, WebDrive will need to re-authenticate the license key for the installed program. The re-authentication action will fail due to an improper license key in the “Product Registration Code” field. This is due to the previous version’s license key appearing this field. You will need to download the correct license key from the UGA Sitesoft website and input this license key in the “Product Registration Code” field.
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