File Management

All computers in the TAC spaces get wiped very frequently, and therefore it is not a good idea to store important documents in the Downloads, Documents, Desktop, etc. folders on any computer. TAC is not responsible for data stored locally on TAC computers.

TAC-Shared and TACDrive
TAC Studios use network drives which allow students to access data on any computer throughout the studios. There are two drives which you can use; TAC-Shared and TACDrive. TACDrive provides 20GB of private storage to each TAC Student. TAC-Shared is a public drive meant for collaborative projects that need to be accessed by other students, faculty, or staff. When connected to the “SFCM Campus” network, you can access TAC-Shared and TACDrive over Wi-fi.

TAC Studios does not enforce data storage quotas per se. We expect the community to respect reasonable usage of disk space, and to manage their data responsibly. That said, we do get usage reports including a 'Hog Report.' If we feel your storage approach needs some attention, you'll hear from us. If you have an extremely big project coming up, please come and see us about how we might best configure the system.

Troubleshooting Networked Drives
If TACDrive does not show up:
 * From the Finder, hit (Command + K). Alternatively use the “Go” menu in the menu bar → Connect to Server..
 * Enter the server address: afp://tacdrive
 * Log in using your SFCM credentials.
 * Select the Drive you wish to mount, and it should appear on the Desktop.

External Drives
Each computer in the TAC spaces has a connected USB port for your use if you wish to save your files onto an external drive. Do not disconnect any USB connections to the computer that are not yours. Doing so could result in putting a computer out of order. Note: the USB ports in Studio H are very slow and it is recommended that you instead work off of networked drives in this room.

Studios A and H
Studio A and Studio H are the two large recording studios in the TAC Department. When doing a large recording, it may make sense to record on to a physical drive instead of a networked drive like TAC Shared. However, it is still not a good idea to record directly onto those computers in order to keep them lean. Therefore, we have a project drive attached to each computer in those studios. When recording, please save your session onto either "Studio A Projects" or "Studio G Projects." Once you have finished your recording, feel free to move to the TAC Drive or a personal external drive.

Common Saving Issues
If you are not allowed to save a file (“You don’t have permission”), save the file in a different location before placing it on the drive. If you are not allowed to delete a file (“You don’t have permission”), please contact it@sfcm.edu