Active Directory

Active Directory is a cenrally provided University resource, and includes departmental and individual file storage, along with the ability for administrators in the CFANS organizational unit (OU) to apply critical security updates to Windows computers that have been bound to the AD domain. AD allows CFANS to leverage central resources and prevent duplication of core services such as web, e-mail, file storage systems, and TEL. Active Directory storage is backed up twice daily. Shadow Copy backups for individual files and folders are available for 20-30 days, allowing you to restore data accidentally deleted or edited.

Active Directory Features and Services

Who is eligible for an Active Directory account
All currently registered students, staff, and faculty with an active appointment may use the Active Directory service. If you do not have the Active Directory Account Options section on your directory tools page, please contact 1-Help at 612-301-4357 (on campus, dial 1-HELP).

Departmental and organizational e-mail accounts
Fee-based internet accounts
Departments may sponsor a University-affiliated individual for an E-mail account. Individuals with a department-sponsored e-mail account automatically have access to the University wireless network.  Active Directory access is an optional featue which may be requested at the time of requesting a sponsored account.

How to activate your Active Directory account

How to remotely connect to Active Directory

How to restore network files

How to request a new network file share