Synching

=Synching=

Synching is the process of transferring files from a local computer (desktop or laptop) to the server and back. When you log in and log out while connected to the school's network the computer will synch. Synching is not a backup.



=General Best Practices for Synching=

If you have a laptop

 * Always use your laptop
 * Logout of your laptop before you log on to any other machine
 * Always disconnect the Storage drive before you unplug the Ethernet or walk away (click for a reminder)
 * Do not unplug your ethernet cable while the computer is synching and logging out (walking away from a wireless signal is the same as unplugging an ethernet cable) - this is often where "locked files" issues come up
 * Do not keep pictures, music, or movies on your Desktop or in your Documents folder

If you use a desktop

 * Stick with the same machine (or same set of machines) if possible
 * Never log on to two machines at the same time
 * Always log out when you are finished

Here are some issues that can cause synching errors:

 * Incomplete logout
 * Multiple logins on different computers
 * Using too many computers within the network
 * Exceeding your storage quota (music and movies are the most likely culprits)