ISS filestore is accessible via various remote network services, so that you can use it from anywhere on the Internet. Some services work on all types of Computers while others are restricted to specific platforms. Please consult the table below to decide what method of access would be best for your needs.
Authentication is via your normal University login and password.
| Service | Windows | Unix/Linux | Mac (including 'Lion') |
| RAS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Webfolders | Yes | Yes | No |
| FTPfolders | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SMB/CIFS | n/a | Yes* | Yes* |
| iVPN | Yes | No | Yes |
| OWA Docs | Yes (Internet Explorer required) | No | No |
* Experience may vary depending on OS Version.
| Service | Windows | Unix/Linux | Mac |
| SMB/CIFS | Yes | n/a | Yes |
| SFTP/SCP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Users are warned to disconnect properly from remote services, especially if using them from public places like an Internet café.
RAS opens a virtual University PC on your local computer, in which your Home Folder is integrated as on a normal University PC. You can use RAS from any platform: Windows, Linux or Macintosh.
Software in RAS is connected automatically to your Home Folder so that new documents are created there, and the File – Open dialogue first lists files in the Home Folder.
Webfolders – Access Home Folders and Shared Filestore folders via your local web browser, no matter where you are on the Internet.
You can use Webfolders from any platform: Windows, Linux or Macintosh.
FTPfolders - Access Home Folders and Shared Filestore folders from anywhere via an FTP Client.
You can use FTPfolders from any platform: Windows, Linux or Macintosh.
OWA Web Access - OWA 2007 (not OWA 2003) has the ability to offer read-only access to campus Windows file-servers from a Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser.
Internal VPN (iVPN) - It is now possible to access Home Folders and the Shared Filestore service via the Internal VPN system (Virtual Private Network) which is used by both the wireless docking and halls networking systems.
Samba (an implementation of the SMB protocol) is a useful service for users, allowing access to your Unix/Windows home directory from other Operating Systems.
scp and sftp are replacements for the old Unix rcp and ftp utilities, respectively. They send secure information (such as your password) over an encrypted connection making them preferable to the old methods.
scp is useful for quickly sending a few files to and from machines. sftp is best for transferring large amounts of files interactively.