Mapping a Network Drive to RCS Using the OpenAFS Client

The following video tutorials explain how to download, install, and use the OpenAFS client to map drives into the Rensselaer Computing System (RCS). This is particularly useful for accessing web content and other files in /dept space or your personal home page.

Installing the OpenAFS Client:

This step explains how to get the OpenAFS client and install/configure it.

OpenAFS Website: http://www.openafs.org

Getting Tokens:

Once the OpenAFS client is installed, you authenticate to AFS by getting "tokens".

Mapping a Drive With the OpenAFS Client:

How to get access to files and folders within RCS.

Last modified: July 17, 2008