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Old November 13th 07, 07:16 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Z34Lee
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Default Workgroup config. questions

I've done a lot of research but still have some questions regarding and
optimal setup for my situation. I'm part of a small business and have a
network setup between about 4 computers. Actually many more computers connect
through the wireless, but at this point I'm not that concerned about file and
printer sharing between those. Currently I share files/folders and printers,
but I want to control who can have access to what shared folders. The domain
and Active Directory option seems to be the best, although overkill for the
situation, but I don't want to spend the money and time invested in a
dedicated server machine. Also, this group of computers (laptops) will be
networked in the same fashion in at least 3 different locations, changing
throughout the year.

I've delved into the workgroup security scenario, but that seems like a big
headache. Is there such a thing as just simply password protecting certain
shared folders? Is there any other solutions you can think of that best match
my situation? I'll keep trucking on creating users on individual computers
and trying to match everything up if need be, but I wanted to ask for
opinions first. Thank you.
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Old November 13th 07, 08:03 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Jack \(MVP-Networking\).
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Default Workgroup config. questions

Hi
Taking into consideration that peer-to-peer is limited by 10 concurrent
connection you should think about a solution around Windows2003 SBS.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sbs/bb630247.aspx
Window Workgroup authentic by users, however there is 3rd party software
that would let you protect specific Folders by ID and Pass word.
Example, http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/?id=wt
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Z34Lee" wrote in message
...
I've done a lot of research but still have some questions regarding and
optimal setup for my situation. I'm part of a small business and have a
network setup between about 4 computers. Actually many more computers
connect
through the wireless, but at this point I'm not that concerned about file
and
printer sharing between those. Currently I share files/folders and
printers,
but I want to control who can have access to what shared folders. The
domain
and Active Directory option seems to be the best, although overkill for
the
situation, but I don't want to spend the money and time invested in a
dedicated server machine. Also, this group of computers (laptops) will be
networked in the same fashion in at least 3 different locations, changing
throughout the year.

I've delved into the workgroup security scenario, but that seems like a
big
headache. Is there such a thing as just simply password protecting certain
shared folders? Is there any other solutions you can think of that best
match
my situation? I'll keep trucking on creating users on individual computers
and trying to match everything up if need be, but I wanted to ask for
opinions first. Thank you.


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Old November 13th 07, 08:19 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
MemphisTD
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Default Workgroup config. questions

This might help
http://www.password-protect-software.com/index.html
or
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/pro...sp?DriveID=347
I use to setup Network Storage System Western Digital My Book? World
Edition? for small office file server.
It has own web console to configure use account.
If you are not going to have AD server. use Network Storage System
It has Giga ethernet.




"Z34Lee" wrote in message
...
I've done a lot of research but still have some questions regarding and
optimal setup for my situation. I'm part of a small business and have a
network setup between about 4 computers. Actually many more computers
connect
through the wireless, but at this point I'm not that concerned about file
and
printer sharing between those. Currently I share files/folders and
printers,
but I want to control who can have access to what shared folders. The
domain
and Active Directory option seems to be the best, although overkill for
the
situation, but I don't want to spend the money and time invested in a
dedicated server machine. Also, this group of computers (laptops) will be
networked in the same fashion in at least 3 different locations, changing
throughout the year.

I've delved into the workgroup security scenario, but that seems like a
big
headache. Is there such a thing as just simply password protecting certain
shared folders? Is there any other solutions you can think of that best
match
my situation? I'll keep trucking on creating users on individual computers
and trying to match everything up if need be, but I wanted to ask for
opinions first. Thank you.



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Old November 13th 07, 09:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Z34Lee
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Default Workgroup config. questions

Thanks for your suggestions. Windows 2003 SBS seems a bit more extensive than
anything I want to get into at this point. Folderlock is a neat idea, but it
doesn't seem to cover any of sharing issues that I'm concerned about. It
simply password-protects folders on a local machine. I want other people to
have access to my shared folders, but I want to control who has what control,
if any at all.

I don't think the 10 person limit is a problem at this point, since I'm
really only concerned about 5 people or so using my shared folders.

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

Hi
Taking into consideration that peer-to-peer is limited by 10 concurrent
connection you should think about a solution around Windows2003 SBS.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sbs/bb630247.aspx
Window Workgroup authentic by users, however there is 3rd party software
that would let you protect specific Folders by ID and Pass word.
Example, http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/?id=wt
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Z34Lee" wrote in message
...
I've done a lot of research but still have some questions regarding and
optimal setup for my situation. I'm part of a small business and have a
network setup between about 4 computers. Actually many more computers
connect
through the wireless, but at this point I'm not that concerned about file
and
printer sharing between those. Currently I share files/folders and
printers,
but I want to control who can have access to what shared folders. The
domain
and Active Directory option seems to be the best, although overkill for
the
situation, but I don't want to spend the money and time invested in a
dedicated server machine. Also, this group of computers (laptops) will be
networked in the same fashion in at least 3 different locations, changing
throughout the year.

I've delved into the workgroup security scenario, but that seems like a
big
headache. Is there such a thing as just simply password protecting certain
shared folders? Is there any other solutions you can think of that best
match
my situation? I'll keep trucking on creating users on individual computers
and trying to match everything up if need be, but I wanted to ask for
opinions first. Thank you.



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Old November 13th 07, 10:18 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web
Jack \(MVP-Networking\).
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Default Workgroup config. questions

Hi
Do a Live Search using the term Folder Protect,
http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q...tect&FORM=MSNH
Or and use this site local Download,
http://www.snapfiles.com/downloadfin...arch =Find+it
There is a lot of iteration on the subject find the one the fits your
scenario,
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Z34Lee" wrote in message
...
Thanks for your suggestions. Windows 2003 SBS seems a bit more extensive
than
anything I want to get into at this point. Folderlock is a neat idea, but
it
doesn't seem to cover any of sharing issues that I'm concerned about. It
simply password-protects folders on a local machine. I want other people
to
have access to my shared folders, but I want to control who has what
control,
if any at all.

I don't think the 10 person limit is a problem at this point, since I'm
really only concerned about 5 people or so using my shared folders.

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

Hi
Taking into consideration that peer-to-peer is limited by 10 concurrent
connection you should think about a solution around Windows2003 SBS.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sbs/bb630247.aspx
Window Workgroup authentic by users, however there is 3rd party software
that would let you protect specific Folders by ID and Pass word.
Example, http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/?id=wt
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Z34Lee" wrote in message
...
I've done a lot of research but still have some questions regarding and
optimal setup for my situation. I'm part of a small business and have a
network setup between about 4 computers. Actually many more computers
connect
through the wireless, but at this point I'm not that concerned about
file
and
printer sharing between those. Currently I share files/folders and
printers,
but I want to control who can have access to what shared folders. The
domain
and Active Directory option seems to be the best, although overkill for
the
situation, but I don't want to spend the money and time invested in a
dedicated server machine. Also, this group of computers (laptops) will
be
networked in the same fashion in at least 3 different locations,
changing
throughout the year.

I've delved into the workgroup security scenario, but that seems like a
big
headache. Is there such a thing as just simply password protecting
certain
shared folders? Is there any other solutions you can think of that best
match
my situation? I'll keep trucking on creating users on individual
computers
and trying to match everything up if need be, but I wanted to ask for
opinions first. Thank you.




 




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