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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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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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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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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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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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