Connecting to Student Manager Aceware

Issue/Question

Cannot access directory \\usd-aceware01\OlliSM

Environment

• Aceware
• Student Manager 8
• Off campus

Cause

Student Manager 8 requires a connection to VPN if trying to access from off campus

Resolution

1. If off-campus, first Connect to VPN
2. Connect to the Aceware drive
   1. Hold down +E to open Windows Explorer
   2. Type \\usd-aceware01\OlliSM into the Quick Access box
   3. Press Enter
   4. If asked for a username and password
      1. Username - usdlocal\first.last
      2. Password - Your USD password
   5. Click Enter
3. Copy SM8 shortcut to your desktop
4. Double click SM8 shortcut