Information Technology Services

"File City" Opens Doors on the Web

Access to your files on your "Home Drive" in the lab machines is now available via the Web. This allows you to access your files from any computer with an Internet connection. You no longer have to be on a computer in one of the labs on campus.

The Web site for File City is https://filecity.brockport.edu. You will need JavaScript enabled on your browser in order for the site to work correctly. At the logon screen, enter your SUNY Brockport NetID and password. (These are the same as you would use to login to your e-mail account, Angel or a lab machine.)

From here you can view, upload, and delete files from your account. Be sure to log off when you are done using File City.

These files are not backed up by Information Technology Services. In the event of a problem, we will be unable to recover any of your files. It is recommended that you make personal backups of all files stored on this system.

Here are some frequently asked questions about "My Home Drive"

Q: What is a “My Home Drive”?

A: Students, faculty, and staff have access to 250mb of data storage while using the lab computing facilities at SUNY Brockport. This service is intended to provide a convenient, temporary, data storage area. Your Home Drive is your own personal space on a file server. No one else can access it unless they log into the network with your NetID and password, so it's more private than simply storing documents on a public lab hard drive.

Q: How do I access My Home Drive?

A: Whenever you log into the lab PC’s, your home drive is automatically mapped to the drive letter “Z”. In the labs, you can access this drive using “My Computer” or by using the desktop shortcut. You can now access this drive via the Web at the following URL: https://filecity.brockport.edu

Q: How much storage space is available to me on the server?

A: Each user has a maximum of 250mb of storage space available to them on the server.

Q: Can I give other users access to My Home Drive?

A: No, the home drive is designed for individual use only.

Q: Is the data on my home drive backed up?

A: No, The home drive is not intended to be a secure data repository; it is merely a temporary storage location. Users are encouraged to backup their data on CD or other media.

Q: Can I access my home drive from the residence halls? Can I access it from home?

A: Yes, you can access this drive via the web at the following URL: https://filecity.brockport.edu

Q: How long does data stored on the home drive remain there?

A: It is wiped out at the end of every academic year.

Q: What is the procedure for instructors who want to share a file with the class?

A: Use Angel – http://angel.brockport.edu

Posted Februrary 15, 2006.