In addition to computer access, C.M.S. lab accounts provide 150 MB of disk space that can be used for file storage and/or web space. Note that this is distinct from web space for faculty, courses and units provided on the Faculty server.

Accessing Space

Both spaces are accessible from all C.M.S. computers through normal file management systems.

On MS Windows computers, files can be saved on the U: (File-Space on ‘lab’) and/or V: (Web-Space on ‘lab’) Drives.

On Mac OS X computers, files can be saved on the File Space and Web Space drives.

On Linux computers, save to the File Space or Web Space directories found in the home directories (and showing on the desktop).

The File Space area is intended for file storage.

The Web Space area is intended for user web space.  These files can be accessed by anyone connected to the Internet using the URL web.educ.ubc.ca/userid/filename.html where:

• userid is your C.M.S. lab account username
• filename.html is the name of the file saved on the Drive. Please remember that standard web naming conventions apply (no spaces, case matters, etc.)
• if you save a file named  index.html, it can be accessed directly with the URL web.educ.ubc.ca/userid/