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- | # Nasuni Access Anywhere for Windows | + | # Windows |
- | Last updated on March 5, 2024. | + | Last updated on April 24, 2024. |
Download Nasuni Access Anywhere for Windows and the Packager from your [[https:// | Download Nasuni Access Anywhere for Windows and the Packager from your [[https:// | ||
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* [[cloudedit]] | * [[cloudedit]] | ||
- | * [[windowstools/clouddrive]] | + | * [[windows/ |
- | * [[packagers/ | + | |
- | * [[windowstools/ | + | |
* [[clouddrive/ | * [[clouddrive/ | ||
* [[windows/ | * [[windows/ | ||
* [[windows/ | * [[windows/ | ||
- | * [[windows/windowscloudsync|Windows Desktop | + | * [[windows/cloudsync|Cloud Sync]] |
- | * [[packagers/windows|Windows Packager]] | + | * [[windows:packager|]] |
- | * [[cloud/sync|]] | + | * [[windows/relnotes]] |
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===== 6 Which Virtual Drive ? ===== | ===== 6 Which Virtual Drive ? ===== | ||
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There are actually 2 drive technologies that exist that can be used with Access Anywhere. Choosing which you want to use is going to be dependent on the needs of of your Organization. Lets look at the differences between the 2: | There are actually 2 drive technologies that exist that can be used with Access Anywhere. Choosing which you want to use is going to be dependent on the needs of of your Organization. Lets look at the differences between the 2: | ||
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The CloudDAV Drive can only be turned on if CloudDAV is enabled for your Account. You can check if it is from the CloudDAV tab within the Control Panel. | The CloudDAV Drive can only be turned on if CloudDAV is enabled for your Account. You can check if it is from the CloudDAV tab within the Control Panel. | ||
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From the windows file explorer you can right click the network cloud drive and get access to Cloud file actions. These are specifically: | From the windows file explorer you can right click the network cloud drive and get access to Cloud file actions. These are specifically: | ||
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You can choose to install the Microsoft Office Cloud toolbar. This installs three cloud toolbar icons in MS Office which enables users to open files directly from a Cloud, such as Google Drive, S3, or OpenStack, and edit and save files directly to a Cloud.\\ \\ File are locked and unlocked on Open and Save.\\ \\ The comments feature enables you to make comments directly on files as you are creating them or editing them in MS Office Apps. | You can choose to install the Microsoft Office Cloud toolbar. This installs three cloud toolbar icons in MS Office which enables users to open files directly from a Cloud, such as Google Drive, S3, or OpenStack, and edit and save files directly to a Cloud.\\ \\ File are locked and unlocked on Open and Save.\\ \\ The comments feature enables you to make comments directly on files as you are creating them or editing them in MS Office Apps. | ||
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When launched the Cloud DashBoard and Virtual Drive reside in the Windows TaskBar on the right hand side of the screen for quick launch or for accessing settings. | When launched the Cloud DashBoard and Virtual Drive reside in the Windows TaskBar on the right hand side of the screen for quick launch or for accessing settings. | ||
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Double clicking the Cloud Files icon brings up the Cloud Files tab. Here the files and folders from the cloud storage providers that you have mapped to your account will be visible and can be manager using the toolbar at the top of the tab.\\ \\ You can hover over the control and get a tooltip as to what they do. Two worth highlighting are the ability to favorite a file which enables frequently used files to be grouped and accessed from the main Dashboard view (and this works cross-clouds). The Cloud Clipboard is a place to put files\\ \\ Most are self-explanatory and we'll look at some of these in more detail. | Double clicking the Cloud Files icon brings up the Cloud Files tab. Here the files and folders from the cloud storage providers that you have mapped to your account will be visible and can be manager using the toolbar at the top of the tab.\\ \\ You can hover over the control and get a tooltip as to what they do. Two worth highlighting are the ability to favorite a file which enables frequently used files to be grouped and accessed from the main Dashboard view (and this works cross-clouds). The Cloud Clipboard is a place to put files\\ \\ Most are self-explanatory and we'll look at some of these in more detail. | ||
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Files can be uploaded/ | Files can be uploaded/ | ||
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Files can be securely shared by selecting the sharing action when a file is highlighted or by right clicking and selecting to share the file.\\ \\ Please note that if a policy is set then details such as time expiry or whether a password is needed may be preset. | Files can be securely shared by selecting the sharing action when a file is highlighted or by right clicking and selecting to share the file.\\ \\ Please note that if a policy is set then details such as time expiry or whether a password is needed may be preset. | ||
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You can also see properties for files in the Cloud Files view of the Dashboard by right clicking. This is a quick way to be able to invoke an action for a file. | You can also see properties for files in the Cloud Files view of the Dashboard by right clicking. This is a quick way to be able to invoke an action for a file. | ||
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You can obtain a file URL to securely share by either right clicking on a file in the Cloud Files view, and choosing to obtain a URL or selecting a file and using the sharing icon to choose the option to obtain a URL.\\ \\ If a file policy is set by a team administrator then time expiry may be preset and a password may be required. | You can obtain a file URL to securely share by either right clicking on a file in the Cloud Files view, and choosing to obtain a URL or selecting a file and using the sharing icon to choose the option to obtain a URL.\\ \\ If a file policy is set by a team administrator then time expiry may be preset and a password may be required. | ||
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- | Business Groups are one of the collaboration features of hat works with Individual Accounts as well as with Organization Accounts.\\ \\ The basic premise is that users can create a Group and invite users to it. This is very easy to do as outlined further down this post. Any file content that group creators then share with the Group will be shared with all members of the group. Group members will receive an automated email message letting them know that a new file has been shared with them. | + | Business Groups are one of the collaboration features of hat works with Individual Accounts as well as with Organization Accounts. |
- | Members | + | The basic premise is that users can create a Group and invite users to it. This is very easy to do as outlined further down this post. Any file content that group creators then share with the Group will be shared with all members of the group. Group members will receive |
Group Creators can also choose to allow other users to share files with the group, or decide whether to let group members be visible to each other (These last two options are only available when setting up groups). | Group Creators can also choose to allow other users to share files with the group, or decide whether to let group members be visible to each other (These last two options are only available when setting up groups). | ||
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You can share a file over email from the Cloud DashBoard by either right clicking on a file in the Cloud Files view, and choosing to share over email or selecting a file and using the sharing icon to choose the option to share a file over email.\\ \\ If a file policy is set by a team administrator then time expiry may be preset and a password may be required. | You can share a file over email from the Cloud DashBoard by either right clicking on a file in the Cloud Files view, and choosing to share over email or selecting a file and using the sharing icon to choose the option to share a file over email.\\ \\ If a file policy is set by a team administrator then time expiry may be preset and a password may be required. | ||
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Right clicking and choosing 'file properties' | Right clicking and choosing 'file properties' | ||
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Hitting the Search button, or clicking search from the front of the cloud Dashboard enables you to search for files across all Clouds that you have mapped to your account. | Hitting the Search button, or clicking search from the front of the cloud Dashboard enables you to search for files across all Clouds that you have mapped to your account. | ||
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You can manage your Clouds by clicking on the Cloud Management icon either form the Cloud Files toolbar or from the main page of the DashBoard. | You can manage your Clouds by clicking on the Cloud Management icon either form the Cloud Files toolbar or from the main page of the DashBoard. | ||
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Amazon, RackSpace, OpenStack, and other Object Storage clouds have extra options which enable you to decide which buckets / containers are used within your file manager view, and also enables you to created new buckets / containers. | Amazon, RackSpace, OpenStack, and other Object Storage clouds have extra options which enable you to decide which buckets / containers are used within your file manager view, and also enables you to created new buckets / containers. | ||
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You can manage Business Collaboration Groups directly from the Cloud DashBoard. You can create new groups and add members to groups. Business Collaboration Groups are explained in the " | You can manage Business Collaboration Groups directly from the Cloud DashBoard. You can create new groups and add members to groups. Business Collaboration Groups are explained in the " | ||
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You can choose the import contacts option from the 'Cloud DashBoard' | You can choose the import contacts option from the 'Cloud DashBoard' | ||
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You can send and receive message directly to your account using the built in messaging system. This of course makes more sense if you are part of a business Organization Cloud, but is still useful for administrators to contact you re any system or cloud issues. | You can send and receive message directly to your account using the built in messaging system. This of course makes more sense if you are part of a business Organization Cloud, but is still useful for administrators to contact you re any system or cloud issues. | ||
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===== 35 Sync Centre ===== | ===== 35 Sync Centre ===== | ||
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The Sync Centre is a sophisticated Desktop/ | The Sync Centre is a sophisticated Desktop/ | ||
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You can access the Sync Centre options from the Control Panel. The options enable you to:\\ \\ - Encrypt / Decrypt files to / from the Cloud\\ - Choose how many times a failed upload is retried.\\ \\ Clicking the ' | You can access the Sync Centre options from the Control Panel. The options enable you to:\\ \\ - Encrypt / Decrypt files to / from the Cloud\\ - Choose how many times a failed upload is retried.\\ \\ Clicking the ' | ||
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Each Sync pair can be setup with a one of the pre-defined sync schedule options. If more fine grained control on the sync schedule is required then this can done by using the underlying Windows Task scheduler which is what the NAA sync centre is using to schedule its syncs. | Each Sync pair can be setup with a one of the pre-defined sync schedule options. If more fine grained control on the sync schedule is required then this can done by using the underlying Windows Task scheduler which is what the NAA sync centre is using to schedule its syncs. | ||
- | To run the Task scheduler simply type " | + | To run the Task scheduler simply type " |
===== 38 Uninstalling the Windows Tools ===== | ===== 38 Uninstalling the Windows Tools ===== |