This article references the Student Virtual Desktop currently available in the CAL computer resource rooms across campus and online via https://student.desktop.otago.ac.nz
The virtual desktop is being discontinued and will be replaced with a new setup by the end of December 2024. The information in this article remains current until December 2024. For further information about the new environment:
Student Desktop (VDI) Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
Storing your files correctly and safely should be a priority for all students. AskStudent IT recommends:
- Storing files you are currently working on into the H:\ Drive documents folder on the Student Desktop
- Storing files that you wish to back up, or archiving old files you are no longer working on, into your OneDrive
There is a Student Desktop shortcut that will take you directly to your OneDrive online, where you can upload files and folders to your OneDrive.
Refer to the following related article for more information about OneDrive:
About H:\ Drive
H:\ Drive is a storage area specific to your Student Desktop. This means that no matter where you log in to your Student Desktop, the files will always be the same. This is handy if you like to work on more than one machine.
H:\ Drive features:
- 3GB of data storage, which can be increased to 5GB in exceptional circumstances
- Security — it is only accessible through the Student Desktop
- Quick access, which makes it good to use for documents you are currently working on
- Hosting by the University of Otago
To get to your H:\ Drive:
- Click the File Explorer icon in the toolbar at the bottom of your Student Desktop.
- In the File Explorer window, go to the drive named after your student username which has H: in brackets at the end.
Once you are in your H:\ Drive you might notice a number of folders that were not created by you. Do not delete these folders as these are required by the system. You can create as many new folders as you want. The better you organise your file system, the easier it is to find things.
AskOtago cannot process requests for increased storage. Assign these requests to Desktop Support East/VDI Support. Changes take place overnight, or up to 24 hours to roll over.