Backing Up Your Data

Data backups can be really helpful for those rare but epic computer failures. Periodically, you may want to back up your data. Before backing up files from your computer, it is a good idea to delete old/unused files and organize your current files into folders.

Backing up to Google Drive

All staff have access to Google Drive. To back up your files to Google Drive, follow these steps. 

1) Make sure to sign in to the Google Chrome browser with your SPS ID

2) Navigate to drive.google.com   

3) Select the + New button

4) Select Upload Folder (or file)

5) Navigate to the Folder (or file) you want to store in Google Drive, highlight it, then click Upload

Note: To select more than one folder or file at a time, use the Command Key on a Mac.

Backing up to District Server

Another option is to back up your data to the District Server.

The district has provided all staff members with 10G of space on your home folder to store documents for backup. If you require additional space please submit a help desk ticket requesting space.  Please make sure you go through your Staffhome folder first and delete anything not required to be saved long term.  Network space is restricted to work files only. 

Create a connection to your home folder.

1) Open Finder

2) Click Go --> Connect to Server... 

3) Enter "smb://file2/staffhome/username (i.e. smb://file2/staffhome/jeff.michna) and click Connect.

4) Click Registered User and enter your email username and password. 

Tip: If this is unsuccessful you can try Springfield\Username or Username@springfield.k12.or.us. 

5) This should now open up a Finder window with your Staffhome folder.  You can now open a second Finder windows and copy or move files to your Staffhome folder for long term storage. 

Tip: Newer Mac will have your Staffhome folder automatically mapped for you at login.  If you log on to your Mac with your email username & password you should see the folder on your bar.