GPS Alliance Information Technology Knowledge Base http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/ Technology How-Tos for the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance en Copyright 2012 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:33:35 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Accessing an OIP FileMaker hosted database for the first time Access must be granted for you to open a database hosted on the database server. Submit a ticket to request access.

Once access has been granted, follow these steps to open a database:

  1. Launch FileMaker
  2. Choose "Open Remote" from the 'File' menu
  3. Choose the 'OIP Database Server' option
  4. Enter your OIP credentials to see what databases you have access to
  5. Choose one of the databases listed
  6. Enter your OIP credentials to access the database.
  7. Click 'OK'
  8. Repeat the above steps to open other databases as desired.

Once you have logged in the first time, you will see databases you have accessed in the list found at File>Open Recent. This process has fewer steps and so will be the best way to access databases after the first login.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/2010/02/accessing-an-oip-filemaker-hosted-database-for-the-first-time.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/2010/02/accessing-an-oip-filemaker-hosted-database-for-the-first-time.html Servers Systems - GPS Alliance Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:33:35 -0600 Server Power Outage Information - 1/13/2010 At around 1:50 today, we had a power outage in the server room. This affected all main servers. The problem was noticed and all servers were returned to full service at 2:15. We are currently working with an electrician from Facilities Management to investigate the cause of the outage. We are providing power to the servers with a work-around power solution, which will function for an extended period of time, if needed.

We are expecting to get back to our primary power solution as soon as possible with as little server downtime as we can manage (downtime will most likely be measured in minutes). If this has to happen during office hours, we will notify everyone before switching from our work-around solution to our primary solution.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/2010/01/server-power-outage-information---01132010.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/2010/01/server-power-outage-information---01132010.html Satellite Servers Systems - GPS Alliance Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:31:14 -0600 New File Server Share - OS X LACServer.afploc.zip 2. Find LACServer.apfloc.zip in your Downloads folder in your Dock. Click on it. OSX_ShareDownloadFolderDock.png OSX_ShareDownloadFolder.png 3. Window will appear. Double-click on the blue icon entitled "LACServer.afploc OSX_ShareDownloads3.png 4. You will be presented with the familiar login window. Your x.500 should appear in the "Account Name" field. The example x.500 is 'testtemp'. Enter "temptest" as the password in the password field. OSX_ShareLogin.png 5. Another window will appear which will allow you to change your password. OSX_SharePasswordChange.png 6a. Another familiar window will appear, allowing you to choose 'LAC'. OSX_ShareChoice.png LAC Communications will not have to use the attached link, just modify your password]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/2009/12/new-file-server-share---os-x.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/oiptech/oipitkb/2009/12/new-file-server-share---os-x.html Desktop Support Servers Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:39:45 -0600 How do I connect to a server from a remote location? First, you must use the University's pre-configured VPN if you are connecting from outside the University of Minnesota. Download the UofM's VPN software from OIT's web page.

DepartmentName of Server
CARLAcarla
China Centerchina_center
Confucius Instituteconfucius_institute
Dean's Officedeans_office
ISSSisss
LAClac

Mac OS X

  1. In the Finder, select "Connect to Server..." from the Go menu.
    vpn_connect01.jpg
  2. In the Server Address field enter: ireland.gps.umn.edu/Name of Server (see table above).
  3. Click on the "+" to add it to your "Favorite Servers."
  4. Click Connect.
    vpn_connect02.jpg
  5. Enter your username and password and click Connect.
    vpn_connect03.jpg
  6. The server will appear on your desktop. Drag the icon that appears on your desktop into your dock to the right of the separator line, near (but not in) the Trash.
    vpn_connect04.jpg

Windows

  1. Select "Run..." from the Start menu.
    vpn_connect05.jpg
  2. In in the Open field enter: \\ireland.gps.umn.edu\Name of Server (see table above).
  3. Click OK.
  4. Enter your username and password and click OK.
    vpn_connect07.jpg
  5. A window opens showing the contents of the server.
    vpn_connect08.jpg
  6. Click, hold and drag the icon from the address field at the top left of the window to your desktop. A shortcut named "Shortcut to [IP Address and Server Share name]" will be added to your desktop.
    vpn_connect09.jpg

Linux

If you're a Linux user, contact oiptech@umn.edu.

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