ZHdK Filer

Filer, the central data server, allows all ZHdK employees to store and exchange data.

Activities

  • Archive files
  • Share files

Level of difficulty

Filer can be used as an archive or for exchanging data. You can request a file repository for project work. Access is restricted to employees of ZHdK.

If you would like external users to have access as well, you can request additional FTP access.

The Filer server is protected against data loss and theft in a number of ways, and offers a secure environment at ZHdK.

  • Similar services: SWITCHdrive
  • Access: Finder and Explorer
  • Restrictions: Only for ZHdK employees
  • Data location: ZHdK

Let's go!

Open Filer under OS X

Open Finder

In the menu, click on "Go to" and then "Connect with server …"

Enter the address of the file repository

For example: filer.ad.zhdk.ch/collaboration

Organize files

Quotes

Filer offers me optimum data protection. However, I cannot share external files or assign rights to them.

Nadja Weisskopf

We use Filer to store all project-relevant documents in a central location.

Renato Soldenhoff

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