xFiles
"xFiles" replaced "cFile" in 2012, and is ten separate departmental servers that support instruction, research, and administrative needs. It provides essential file storage and supports reliable, consistent backup/restore services.
xFiles also allows you to share your files with others, accessible from anywhere, including off-campus, and supports Macs and PCs. xFiles has its own rigorous and proven backup plan that will keep your vital data safe.
If you'd like your computer to have backup software installed, please send an email to socsci-it@ucsc.edu.
Mike Edmonds, Divisional Liaison
Phone: (831) 459-3165
Schedule: Tuesday to Friday 9am-5pm
Cosmo Martinez, Academic Computing Expert
Phone: (831) 502-7433
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Doug Niven, Academic Computing Expert, Economics
Phone: (831) 459-4401
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Paul Sosbee, Academic Computing Expert, Psychology
Phone: (831) 459-4652
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
| Department | Server |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | anth-files.ucsc.edu |
| Economics | econ-files.ucsc.edu |
| Education | educ-files.ucsc.edu |
| Environmental Studies | envs-files.ucsc.edu |
| Latin American/Latino Studies | lals-files.ucsc.edu |
| Politics | poli-files.ucsc.edu |
| Psychology | psyc-files.ucsc.edu |
| Sociology | socy-files.ucsc.edu |
| Dean/Division | dean-files.ucsc.edu |
| Research | research-files.ucsc.edu |
How to connect your Macintosh to xFiles:
You will be using your CruzID and Blue password (or a collaborator's account) to connect. Connections will work from both off and on-campus (but not on Cruznet - please use Eduroam instead).
- Click on your Desktop
- Go to Go > Connect to Server, adding afp:// to your department server's name:
- Enter your CruzID and Blue password:
Download user-friendly Mac shortcuts: Download
If you need help connecting, please send an email to socsci-it@ucsc.edu.
How to connect your PC to xFiles:
You will be using your CruzID and Blue password (or a collaborator's account) to connect. Connections will work from both off and on-campus (but not on Cruznet - please use Eduroam instead).
You will need to install ExpanDrive software, which the Social Sciences division provides for you at no cost. Please send an email to socsci-it@ucsc.edu to request a licensed copy of this software.
After you've installed ExpanDrive, create an SFTP connection to your department's Projects folder as seen below. Note the port number, remote path, etc. must be exactly as seen below.
- Create a connection to your department's Projects folder, usually mapped to P:
- Create a connection to your "home" folder, usually mapped to H:
You'll now be able to see your mapped drive(s):
- Use the new shortcut in your Taskbar to access and/or edit your new connections:
We've found that the following ExpanDrive settings are the most user-friendly:
If you need help connecting, please send an email to socsci-it@ucsc.edu.
