Z: Drive on Linux

Prerequisites

VPN Required To access the Z: drive from home, you must have an active VPN connection.

This guide covers Debian, Ubuntu, and other derivatives.

Graphical Method (Easiest)

Open Terminal and run:

sudo apt install gvfs-backends smbclient cifs-utils

Restart your computer or log out and log back in to ensure plugins are loaded.

Open your File Manager (Nautilus, Dolphin, etc.).
Go to Other Locations.
In the Connect to Server bar (usually at the bottom), enter:
```
smb://win-zet.pjwstk.edu.pl/Users/sXXXXX
```
(Replace sXXXXX with your student ID)

Server Address

Terminal (One-time Mount)

Create a folder where the drive will be mounted:

mkdir ~/Z

Run the mount command (one line):

sudo mount -t cifs -o username=sXXXXX,domain=PJWSTK,uid=$(id -u),gid=$(id -g) //win-zet.pjwstk.edu.pl/Users/sXXXXX ~/Z

(Replace sXXXXX with your ID)

When finished, unmount the drive:

sudo umount ~/Z

Terminal (Automatic Mount)

Open the filesystem table file:

sudo nano /etc/fstab

Be Careful Incorrect edits to /etc/fstab can prevent your system from booting properly. Verify your syntax carefully.

Add this line at the end (replace sXXXXX with your ID):

//win-zet.pjwstk.edu.pl/Users/sXXXXX /home/sXXXXX/Z cifs username=sXXXXX,domain=PJWSTK,uid=1000,gid=1000 0 0

(Note: Verify your uid/gid with id command if not 1000)

Save (Ctrl+O) and exit (Ctrl+X). Then test:

sudo mount -a

If no errors appear, the configuration is correct.

Common Issues

Access Denied: Verify your VPN is connected (green lock icon).
Wrong Password: Ensure your PJATK account is not locked.
Protocol Error: Some older distros might need vers=3.0 added to the mount options.