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TSS started migrating to Google Drive in 2016, mainly to take advantage of many expanded features that Drive offers above and beyond what we could do with a Windows File Server (Network Files). Drive allows us to share and collaborate on documents with whomever we like, access those documents from anywhere (not just on a TSS campus), and use whatever device we want (phone, tablet, Mac) rather than being restricted to just a Windows PC.
On a Mac, you will find the Notification area at the top right of the Desktop; Note: The G Suite Drive File Stream Desktop App does not work like the previous G Suite Drive Desktop App. When you access a file from your G Suite Drive File Stream folder, you will be directly accessing the file from the Google Cloud and not a local copy that will. The Google Drive File Stream just cannot co-exist with any sharing software like Chrome Remote Desktop, which is known to cause issues in the operation of the Google Drive File Stream. In that case, uninstalling the Screen Sharing software/Chrome Remote Desktop may solve the problem.
That all being said, Drive still has drawbacks. It's cumbersome to move files around inside of deep folder structures. It's annoying to open non-Google formatted documents (like ActivInspire FlipCharts, Microsoft Publisher files, or Photoshop images), because you have to download them and then later re-upload them. It's also hard to work with media stored in Drive if you're trying to create a slideshow of photos or edit video files into a movie. There's also no easy way to create copies of template folders and their contents. What many of us really want is a Drive folder on our computer's desktop that behaves just like a Network file share, but that offers the collaboration and access that we get from Google Drive on the web.
Google has just released a new application that does this and it's called Drive File Stream. While it's still in the testing phase at time of writing, we've been offered early access to try it out. So far, it's performed very well for the early adopters who have been using it for the past couple weeks. This article will cover how to download, install, and use Drive File Stream. File Stream should not be confused with Drive Desktop Sync, a similar product that many of you have already installed. If you're already running Drive Desktop Sync, your can run File Stream alongside it.
Installing Drive Stream
1. Click on this link to download the Windows version of Drive File Stream. There's also a Mac version if you want to install it on a personal laptop.
2. After downloading the installer, it will show up in your Downloads folder. Double-click on it to run the installer.
3. The installer will spend a few minutes downloading files and installing them. After installation, you'll be prompted for your TSS Google account credentials:
4. You'll also have to agree to give File Stream a bunch of different permissions, which File Stream needs in order to work properly.
Introduction to Drive File Stream
Drive File Stream is an application that runs all the time when your computer is turned on. It's visible as a small square icon emblazoned with a triangular Drive logo in the System Tray, in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen:
If you open up a new Windows Explorer window and click on 'This PC' in the sidebar, you'll see Google Drive File Stream visible with the drive letter G: (har har)
If you open up Google Drive and start browsing around, it should look pretty familiar. Every folder you can normally see in Google Drive will be visible inside Drive File Stream, along with their contents.
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If you double-click on a file, it will open in the Windows default app. In the example below, if I double-click on an JPEG image file, it opens in the Windows photo viewer. If you double-click on a Google Doc, it will open a new tab in your default web browser to view the document.
Likewise, any changes you make to a Drive Stream folder will be synced to Google Drive. If you copy a PDF from your desktop into a Drive File Stream folder, that file will be copied up to Google Drive. If you delete a file or folder in File Stream, that file/folder will be disappear from Google Drive. This is important to remember: changes you make to your Drive File Stream will affect anyone else who has access to the same files in Google Drive. If you delete it in Drive File Stream, you delete it for EVERYONE.
Offline Access to Drive Files
Drive File Streams treats your Google Drive like a shared Windows Network Drive (like Network Files). Your documents and files are still being stored on Google's servers, NOT on your PC. This is the big difference between Drive File Stream and Drive Desktop Sync: Desktop Sync has to download copies of all the files, which makes it slow and also can take up tons of space on your computer's hard disk. Drive File Stream, by contrast, runs much more quickly because it's streaming your files from Google, not storing local copies of them. This is an important distinction because just like the Google Drive website, if you don't have an internet connection, Drive File Stream won't give you access to your documents.
If you need to make a file or folder available offline (maybe you're travelling and want to get some work done on the road), you do still have that option. If you right-click on a file or folder, you'll see a Drive File Stream option in the menu. If you hover over it, you'll get an option to make that file/folder available offline:
Who Should Install Drive File Stream?
It's actually easier to answer the reverse version of that question: who shouldn't install Drive File Stream? If you're feeling comfortable using Google Drive now, if you don't use applications like Publisher and ActivInspire, if you don't do a lot of travel for work...if this sounds like you, then you probably will be fine without using File Stream.
If, however, you're doing a lot of folder management and manipulation (Registration), if you're often working from the road (TLC Faculty), if you use ActivInspire (Journeys teachers), if you're using Microsoft Publisher frequently (Journeys PreK and FieldEd), then Drive File Stream will probably make your life easier. Also, if you're already using Drive Desktop Sync a lot, I definitely recommend switching to Drive File Stream, as it's better and easier in almost every way.
If you have questions or would like assistance installing or using Drive File Stream, send a helpdesk ticket to the IT department and we'll be glad to come help you out.
If you'd like to watch a demonstration of Drive File Stream, check out this video below. The File Stream demo starts at the 44-minute mark:
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Drive File Stream is the recommended Google Drive client for faculty and staff on university computers. It is the business-oriented Drive client which provides full access to all files in your “My Drive” and “Shared Drives” from your Mac.
Installing Google Drive File Stream
Open the Self Service app found in your
/Applications
folder. In the 'Communication and Web' category, find 'Google Drive File Stream,' then click 'Install.'If you were previously using the legacy 'Google Drive' app, you may have a 'Google Drive' folder on your Mac. During installation, you may be prompted with a choice to move this folder to your Trash or preserve it.
Accessing Files
Google Drive File Stream will automatically open when you log in to your Mac. You can also launch the 'Google Drive File Stream' app found in your
/Applications
folder. When running, you'll see the Google Drive logo in your menu bar.'Google Drive' appears in your Finder sidebar under 'Devices.' Click the 'Google Drive' device to access your files.
'My Drive' and 'Shared drives' are both available via Google Drive File Stream. If you aren't a member of any Shared drives, you won't be able to select the 'Shared drives' folder.
Drive File Stream is fully integrated with Finder. Files stored in Google Drive will display previews and useful metadata, just like any other file on your Mac.
Google File Types
Google file types, such as
.gdoc
, .gsheet
, and .gslide
, can't be opened with an app on your Mac. When you click these files your default web browser will open to the Google Drive web interface.File Status
Files with a 'cloud' icon are available only while connected to the Internet.
Files with a 'timer' icon are currently being streamed to your Mac.
Files with no status icon are available offline.
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Making Files Available Offline
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Right click (or hold Control and click) the file or folder you'd like to make available offline. Hover over the 'Drive File Stream' contextual menu item, then click 'Available offline.'
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Files made available offline will always be accessible, even when you don't have an Internet connection.