To access shared drives when offline, follow these steps:

1. Check with your IT department: Request special access to a shared drive if offline needs are not already covered.
2. Create a local server cache: Keep a copy of the server content on a local machine which will later be used to sync with the server.
3. Run initial sync:Write a sync script to sync content from the server to the local machine, or use a 3rd-party software with similar capabilities.
4. Periodically update: Re-run the sync script on a regular basis, or use an automated program to do the job.