MCRD/ERR PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. -- The Navy/Marine Corps Intranet is in place and ready for use by Depot personnel. The two-month cut over process for switching users from the old network to the new and improved NMCI network begins Tuesday, starting with buildings 159 (CISD) and 1050 (Depot Telephone).
This process will require that each computer be re-loaded with the NMCI software load, resulting in a new computer. It is imperative that each user takes the necessary steps to prevent the loss of their data by backing-up their important files before they cut over. These steps are outlined in the NMCI Set Guide.
To view the guide log on to www.nmci-isf.com/migration/Set_Guide_Win2000.pdf, contact your ISC or go to the base intranet. Personnel from Communication Information System Division will assist the Information Systems Coordinator with the migration of your data.
Migration folders
Users will receive notice about a week ahead of their building being cutover as a reminder to back up their data. A migration data folder has been created for users by an automated login script. This folder is located on the D: drive and should contain one subfolder named for each user of the workstation. Users may create as many subfolders as they like under this folder as needed to organize their data files. Your data must be stored within these folders to ensure proper migration.
Copying files to folders
To copy files, users can perform a search for files or simply transfer existing files to the migration folder. Files already stored on a network drive do not need to be copied into a migration folder, as they will be transferred with the network drives to NMCI.
Once data is saved into the migration folders, users must begin working from that folder, and save all future files and documents to that folder.
Additionally, users should remap their Outlook personal folders (.pst file) to their migration data folder. This will ensure all data updates are migrated to the new NMCI workstations.
A detailed list of instructions for migration data folders, copying files and remapping personal folders is available at www.nmci-isf.com/downloads/userinfo/TIP_MigrationTipSheet.pdf. Failure to follow these guidelines and steps will result in the loss of data during the cut over. The NMCI team and CISD will continue to provide informative publications to all users in an effort to ensure a smooth and successful transition for everyone.
For more information contact Gunnery Sgt. Richard Morris at 228-3087 or 228-3098.