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Snapshots are “point-in-time” versions of data stored on the share. Snapshots enable access and restoration of old versions of files. This is useful in the event of accidental deletion of a file or for reverting to an older copy of a set of files. Snapshots are the only way a file may be…
Shared File Services supports the SMB2 and SMB3 protocols.
The SMB1 protocol was removed effective 4/29/2018 from the Cornell Active Directory (AD) Domain Controllers and the \\files.cornell.edu DFS servers used by SFS.
SMB1 is not supported.
Lack of SMB1 may impact older…
You can connect to a CIFS Share using any of the following methods.
Servers in the Managed Server Farm: Contact the Systems Support Staff to request additions or changes. Send an email to systems-support@cornell.edu.
Use the forms below to either request a new share or change/delete an existing share.
Change requests must come from the contacts of…
What to use a share for?
Files you want to share within your department or with other departments at the University.
To store University (mission data) in a safe/secure central location.
“Low Velocity” data: data which undergoes less than a 20% daily change rate, i.e. Microsoft Office…
If you have questions about using a share, consult:
Current Rates:
Capacity
Non-Replicated
Replicated
150 GB
$4.50
$9
500 GB
$15
$30
1000 GB
$30
$60
Multiples of 500 GB
Add $15 per 500 GB
Add $30 per 500 GB
An offsite Disaster Recovery copy of data stored on SFS is…
Confirm the Source
Verify that the message is coming from the person's real email address. In email readers and devices that do not display the actual address, hover over the Sender’s name to reveal what follows the @ symbol. Scammers frequently attach a real person's name to a fraudulent email…
You can learn information about web addresses (URLs) by looking at some of their components.
Finding the Important Parts of a Complex Address
In a complicated address, like http://cornell.astromundo.com/Lcons/small/emailchange/, the real domain is always positioned before the first slash.
It is easy to fake what appears in the From or Reply-to line of an email message. Check the message headers to discover the message's real origin. Message headers are the material that comes before the body of a message.
Quick Check
Sometimes information in the headers contradicts the From line.…
Improve the security of your web browser.
For information on how to teach remotely, visit the Center for Teaching Innovation's Introduction to Online Teaching Tools.
See what tools can help you work remotely.
The Cornell IT Security Office (ITSO) recommends the following baseline precautions while traveling internationally. In the event your devices are lost, stolen, or altered while traveling, adhering to these precautions will reduce the risk to you and the University.
For questions about any of the…
Keeping Your Devices Safe
Never leave anything unattended in a public area, in a shared living space, or visible for potential intruders. Use physical locking devices or take them with you.
Use an inconspicuous protective bag or case to carry your laptop and other devices.
Whether it's a password for your computer, your NetID password used to access Cornell's online services, or those that secure other aspects of your digital life, it's essential that you make your passwords strong and never share them. All of your passwords, and especially your NetID password,…
Best practices for everyone (students, faculty, and staff): Although these are requirements for employees handling sensitive information, it is also good practice to configure all devices in this way for extra protection against loss or theft.
Definition of mobile handheld devices: …
Protect your NetID and password. At universities across the country, the theft of electronic IDs is a rapidly growing problem.
Your NetID is your online identity at Cornell
Used with your NetID password, it provides access to your personal information and is the key to using a variety of campus…
If your NetID password is stolen and your NetID is used to send email spam, there can be a number of warning signs:
Cornell is phasing out the use of security questions in favor of setting a recovery email address to reset forgotten or lost Cornell NetID passwords. Please visit Set a NetID Recovery Email for more details.
If you:
1. Report the incident to the IT Security Office.
Don’t hesitate. Any possible or confirmed theft of a NetID password needs to be reported immediately to the IT Security Office via security-services@cornell.edu. You should also notify your department’s technical support staff.