Network Drives and Access

There a number of ways to store and access files on U of R network drives.

Saving files to your computer hard-drive is not recommended as they are not backed up.

This is your personal network backed up storage.
You have 25GB of personal space.
Save documents here instead of on your computer hard drive as I:\ is backed up nightly.
Don’t save documents here you need to share with other members of your team.
Files stored here are considered personal and are deleted when you leave the University.

Pronounced “filer,” located at https://filr.uregina.ca
You have 100GB of personal cloud storage.
Store files in FILR, and access them from any internet browser, anywhere, at any time.
Desktop software can be installed, as well as an app for your phone and/or tablet.
Can also access your Personal I:\ drive through FILR.
Best used for sharing documents with other users, including non-U of R and off campus users.

Access saved files through Micro Focus OES, FILR, Netstorage, Webdrive (Windows or Mac) or Kanaka (for Mac).

The Micro Focus OES client is the standard network access method on campus.
Computers provided through the Evergreen program have Micro Focus OES client installed.
Micro Focus OES client can be installed on a laptop or other system, but there are other options for accessing the files.
Best for users on campus.
Can access files stored in personal I:\ drive and network drives like T:\
Cannot access files stored in FILR personal storage.

Access online at https://filr.uregina.ca, through desktop client software, or an app on phone or tablet.
To download desktop client software login to the Filr web client, click on your name in the top right corner - select 'Download Filr Desktop App'.
Provides access to files stored in FILR
Also provides access to your personal I:\ drive, in FILR it is called the “Home” folder.
Option to share files or folders with anyone, not just U of R students.
Can be accessed from anywhere online.

Located at https://netstorage.cc.uregina.ca
Easy access to all your network drives, from any internet browser, anywhere, at any time.
Perfect for working on the go, not on your regular computer.
Can download, edit, and re-upload files if you’re working remotely.
Not used to share files with other users.
Can access files stored in personal I:\ drive
Cannot access files stored in FILR personal storage.

Installed program on your computer which lets you log in to view network drives in a more familiar way (network drives are located in Start >> Computer).
Perfect for working on your personal computer at home, and accessing network drives.
Easy to open, edit, and save files; no need to download, edit, and re-upload.
Not used to share files with other users, unless they have access to the same network folder.
Windows version and Mac OS version, available from our Downloads page.
Can access files stored in personal I:\
Cannot access files stored in FILR personal storage.