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Technical Requirements for Shared File Services

Technical requirements, including confidential data considerations and accessibility

This article applies to: Shared File Services

CIFS

  • Cornell NetID and password are required to access SMB/CIFS. For more information about NetIDs, see the NetID Management page.
    • For the best user experience, it is recommended that computers are joined to the Cornell Active Directory.
    • Can be accessed from Windows or Mac.
    • Access to port 445 (TCP & UDP).
    • Allowed to store confidential data including HIPAA data. (See Security section below.)

NFS

  • Managed UID/GID space is required for NFS (v3).
    • NFS (v3) “exports” are configured to comply with your managed systems.
    • Can be accessed from Unix servers or desktops.
    • Allowed to store confidential data. (See Security section below.)

Accessibility

  • Available only to Ithaca Campus networks (VPN connection required) or from off-campus locations via CU VPN. See networks listed under:
    • Cornell Campus Private Networks
    • Cornell Campus Public Networks (Ex. Computer labs)

Security

What to use a share for? See Appropriate Uses for Shares.

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