Parsley's+Network

Students and staff login to Parsley's network using a user name and password. Once logged in, an Application Launcher with several work groups appears on the desktop. To open a program, click on the appropriate work group and then double click on the program icon.

Some programs are installed on either the server or on the local hard drive. Some require a CD (to be checked out from the media center) to open - these programs are labeled 'CD' on the program icon. Some programs launch the Internet and take your directly to that program.

The default saving location (for most every program) for student and staff users is their directory on the server. This is the G: drive. This is desirable for two reasons: 1. Documents saved to the user's directory are available for access from any networked computer in the building. 2. The server is routinely backed up. Desktop computers are not. If your desktop computer 'dies', you have not lost anything that was saved to your directory. The only thing you may have lost is anything saved in Picasa, as those items are saved to the local hard drive.


 * Directory Space:** Ample space has been allotted on the server for each user. Though staff members have far more directory space than do students, they should keep in mind that pictures off loaded from the digital camera are large in file size and could easily max out your directory. As you download photos to your directory and after you have completed working with them, it is advisable to copy them to an alternate storage device (such as a flash drive or CD) and then delete them from your directory. Note also that when inserting graphics (clip art and photos) in a Word document, slide show, etc., you should reduce the file size of the graphics by using the 'Compress Pictures' option on the Pictures toolbar.

Any user can create folders within their directory within which to save documents. This is highly recommended for staff members who save many documents - it will make it easier to find a document at a later date.


 * [[image:aniLightbulb.gif align="left"]]SAVE EARLY** and **SAVE OFTEN**: To minimize the loss of work, students and staff should develop a habit of saving early and saving often, //even if// the final product is not one he/she wishes to keep long term. This way, should there be a 'glitch' and the computer shuts off or crashes, not all the work will be lost. Work previously saved will be able to be retrieved.

**Staff_Share Folder:** Parsley staff may use the Staff_Share folder in these two cases.

The Staff_Share folder is where school-wide documents, such as the School Improvement Plan, may be stored. These documents are //read only// and are not to be edited.

Student_Share Folder:
Within the S: drive, you will find the Student_Share folder. This is a location where 1) teachers may save documents (templates) that they want students to have access to, and 2) students may save group/class projects. Each teacher has a folder (named by their last name) within the Student Share folder. Documents created by you for your students' access and ALL documents saved by your students for access by you or other students must be saved in your folder. Documents discovered not saved in the teacher's folder will be deleted. You can create folders within your folder for individual projects. As students are saving their document to your folder in the Student Share folder, instruct them to save their file with a unique name so it will not try to replace an existing file. If students are working from a template you saved in your Student Share folder, instruct them to //resave the file to their directory immediately upon opening it//. If they begin working on the file without resaving it, future students may not be able to open the file as it will be in use by another user.
 * Things to keep in mind:**

==**IMPORTANT NOTE:** Only NHCS purchased equipment may be connected to the network. No personally owned computers (including laptops) or printers may be connected to the network.==