UNC AFS Client Installation Guide for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000

Table of Contents

Introduction

Requirements

How to Install and Configure the OpenAFS Client Software

Introduction

This document walks you through the process of installing the OpenAFS Client for Windows on a campus computer running Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000. It also includes configuration information for connecting to the UNC AFS file space. AFS is only supported on computers physically attached to the campus network.

It is recommended that you read these instructions completely before installing OpenAFS.

Requirements

In order to complete this installation, you will need the following:

1. Your Onyen (campus network ID)
2. Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
3. A network connection physically connected to the campus network
4. Administrative Rights on your computer to install software and control services
5. Client for Microsoft Networks (this software should already be installed on your computer if you are already using AFS)

How to Install and Configure the OpenAFS Client Software

Install the OpenAFS Client Software

1. Using your web browser, download the OpenAFS client from the UNC Shareware Distribution Site. If prompted, enter your Onyen and password. Save the file to a temporary location (such as your Desktop), and execute the self-extracting setup file by double-clicking it.

2. You may be prompted to verify that you are a Student, Faculty, or Staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; click only if you are affiliated with the University.

3. You will see the setup routine start; click Next to proceed with the installation. The installer may require a new version of the Windows Installer service if your version is too old. In this case, the setup routine will install the current version of Windows Installer (it is built in), and prompt you to reboot your computer. If this happens, reboot, and then double-click the setup program again to restart the installation.

4. Select the Typical setup unless you require a customized installation, and then click Next to proceed.

5. At this point, the setup program will copy the appropriate files to your hard drive. When it has completed, click Finish. You will then be prompted to reboot. You must reboot before using OpenAFS.

Obtaining Tokens and Configuring the OpenAFS Client

1. When your computer finishes rebooting, log back in with the same username you used to install the software.

2. By default, AFS will be running when you log in. You will see a small icon of a padlock with a small red X beside it in the system tray (lower right, beside the clock).

3. Click this padlock icon to bring up the OpenAFS Client.

4. In order to use the OpenAFS Client, you will need to obtain your AFS tokens. Click Obtain New Tokens; enter your Onyen (for the User Name) and your password then click OK.

5. Next you will need to map the AFS drive. Click the Windows Start Menu, choose Computer, and then click Map network drive from the menu bar.

6. Select a Drive letter from the drop down menu and enter the path of the directory you wish to access. The default path for your personal H drive is in the form of \\afs\isis.unc.edu\home\o\n\onyen; replace the 'o' with the first character of your Onyen, replace the 'n' with the second letter of your Onyen, then replace 'onyen' with your full Onyen.

7. Your AFS drives are now ready to use. If you navigate to Computer or Windows Explorer, you will see your mapped drives.

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