Distributed Computing Services

How do I add an archive folder to Outlook?

mwn0021 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:02:25 -0500

Open Outlook. Click Tools and then select Account Settings.
Select the Data Files tab and click the Add button.
Select Office Outlook Personal Folders File (.pst) and click OK.
Navigate to:
C:\Documents and Settings\YourEUID\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

NOTICE:
If you cannot see the Local Settings folder, you do not have the Show hidden files and folders option on. To turn it on, follow these steps:

How do I find my IP or MAC address?

mwn0021 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:17:49 -0600

Click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type cmd and then click OK.
In the command prompt, type ipconfig /all
Your IP address is located under "IP Address"
Your MAC address is located under "Physical Address"

How do I install OCS (Office Communicator) on my machine?

mwn0021 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:57:06 -0600

Click Start, and then click My Computer.
In the address bar, type \\citcwin1
Double click the Apps folder.
Double click the OCS folder.
Double click the Communicator.msi file and follow the prompts to finalize the installation.
When OCS starts you should automatically log in.
If not, please contact DCS@unt.edu

How do I connect my Mac to the Windows Server shares?

mwn0021 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:14:31 -0600

Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
Choose Connect to Server from the Go menu.
In the address field of the Connect to Server dialog, type the URL using this syntax:
smb://Servername/ShareName/
Example: smb://citcwin2.unt.ad.unt.edu/home/
Click Connect.

How do I backup my Outlook archive folder?

mwn0021 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:06:32 -0500

First, close Outlook.
Then, download and install the Personal Folders Backup program from Microsfot by clicking here.
Start Outlook again. On the File menu, choose Backup.
In the dialog box that opens, click the Options button.
By default, you will be reminded to backup your Archive folder(s) every seven days, but feel free to change the frequency. Check the personal folder(s) that you want to backup.

How do I setup an Outlook Profile?

mwn0021 — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:16:42 -0500

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double click Mail.
Click the Show Profiles button.
Click the Add button.
Enter either your name or EUID as the Profile Name and click OK.
Fill out the information as requested and your Outlook profile will be created.

Windows Server Directories

mwn0021 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:51:46 -0500

\\citcwin1.unt.ad.unt.edu
Apps
Develop
Documentation
Images
Scanner
Software
Tech
\\citcwin2.unt.ad.unt.edu
CDL
Home
Shareddocuments
Telecom

How do I add a printer in Active Directory?

mwn0021 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:50:29 -0500

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double click on Printers and Faxes.
In the left pane of the window, select Add a printer.
In the dialog box that opens, click Next to continue.
Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.
Select Find a printer in the directory.
This will bring up a list of all printers in Active Directory. To narrow down the search to strictly printers at CITC, type CITC into the Name field and click Find Now.

How do I map network drives in Active Directory?

mwn0021 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:50:10 -0500

Click Start, and then click My Computer.
If you are in Active Directory, simply type \\citcwin1 or \\citcwin2.
Please refer to the Windows Server Directories below to know which one to connect to.
1. If you are NOT in Active Directory, you must type the full address \\citcwin1.unt.ad.unt.edu or \\citcwin2.unt.ad.unt.edu