Data access on Windows

This page explains how to access your Yoda data via the WebDAV interface on Windows machines.

There are 2 basic ways to access the Yoda WebDAV interfacek from Windows. Using a tool to mount the Yoda Disk as a drive letter or file transfer tools. Which one works best depends on your workflow.

File transfer

There are numerous free file transfer tools. Using these tools you must download the files you want to work on to your computer and upload the changes. This way of working is more stable and robust.

  • Cyberduck is a free file transfer tool for Mac and Windows. Cyberduck is the preferred way to access the Yoda Disk. There is also a paid addon “Mountainduck” which adds functionality to access via a drive letter.

  • WinSCP is an alternative free file transfer tool.

Drive letter

Using these tools you can access the Yoda Disk via a drive letter.

  • WebDrive is a VU-supported method to remotely access files and can also be used on “green” pc’s.

  • Directly in Windows Explorer. However, this has restrictions: a maximum file size of 4GB on Windows 11 and 50MB(!) on Windows 10 and a maximum of 1000 files per folder (Windows 10&11). Take care if you expect your dataset to exceed these limitations.

Commandline

If you are familiar with commandline tools rclone is also a good option to access the Yoda via Webdav. It also provides the option to use a drive letter.