Host Computer Files In Server

[balakov]

Im finishing a course in computing but it didnt touch to much with servers and stuff and now i have to do a tutorial "how to install server 2008 and make it hosting files in a local network"...Im a starter with the Server 2008, i need some help to get the job done, put the server 2008 (server computer) hosting other computers in the local network files.

 

I did some diging but everything seems to general, i cant find specific tuts to my doubt, i need to know step by step how to get it done, i have no much time but i realle need to do this.

 

Its just put this computer server that is connected in the same network (but not in the same workgroup...) hoting files saved by other computers in the place...

 

 

Hope i can get help in here.

 

regards

[ICTCity]

I suggest you to create two partitions:

 

C:\ (system)

D:\ (file server)

 

add Role (from server manager) and select FILE SERVER.

 

Now you have to set up permissions, but usually this is done in a DOMAIN (you must have a DC), if you don't have one, you can create or you can user local users.

 

Let me know what do you want to do with users.

[balakov]

I suggest you to create two partitions:

 

C:\ (system)

D:\ (file server)

 

add Role (from server manager) and select FILE SERVER.

 

Now you have to set up permissions, but usually this is done in a DOMAIN (you must have a DC), if you don't have one, you can create or you can user local users.

 

Let me know what do you want to do with users.

 

I just want them to have permition in other computers to save theyr files in server...

 

thanks btw for the first help

[ICTCity]

I just want them to have permition in other computers to save theyr files in server...

 

thanks btw for the first help

 

Of course, but have you / are you planning to implement a domain???

 

One scenario is DOMAIN USERS, another one is LOCAL USERS.

[balakov]

Of course, but have you / are you planning to implement a domain???

 

One scenario is DOMAIN USERS, another one is LOCAL USERS.

 

Im still not that deep in this... But i already created a domain in the proper server, now i dont know how that work with the other users...

[ICTCity]

Ok, first of all make your FileServer part of your domain.

 

Once done, go to the DC and open Active Directory users and computers. Create a new user account (let's say "User 1").

 

Now go to D:\ and create a structure of directory:

 

(let's make it simple)

 

D:\data\PersonalFolder\User1

 

Now you have 2 choices, you can share the entire directory or "per user".

 

It easier to share the entire folder.

 

Right click on PersonalFolder > properties > share > (share this folder) > permissions > Everyone -> Full control (it's ok, trust me).

Now switch to SECURITY tab and and add "Domain Users". Here you can select what they can do (usually READ is ok).

 

Now right click on User1 (folder) > properties > security > ADD and type USER 1 (or the name of the user created before). Permissions should be all except "DELETE (meaning that your user cannot delete the main folder itself), take ownership and change permissions".

 

If you get an error adding permissions to USER1 folder, click advanced and remove the check mark from ENABLE INHERITANCE ....... and select COPY when prompted.

 

Let me know.

[balakov]

Hey folks, my idea was the other way arround, put just a folder in the C partition, so that the users could access to save the files. Im runing out of time here, this i just a small project and has some user said, this should be an easy task, even for me.

 

I know its asking too much, but can anyone give me detailed steps about what i really want?

 

So this is what i have:

 

A local network with some workgroups, but i just want 1 workgroup of computers to access this folder in the server. Whats the easy way to do this, just put the folder so that others can save files...

 

 

 

ps: If i can do all the folder deal with a workgroup, i have to connect the server to the one i want, but i cant.. look:

 

 

can you help?

regards and thanks for the help

[ICTCity]

As I said before...

 

create a folder where you want (for security reason, it shouldn't be on C:\ drive).

 

Right click and set permissions for your users. User MUST BE created on a domain controller (ACTIVE DIRECTORY). It's not important that your clients are on domain...

 

When a client tries to access that folder, it just have to type:

 

\\IP_Server\Share_Name\MyFolder

 

When prompted, he must type:

 

user1@CV.servidor.com (of course, replace the USER1 with the name of the user you have created and granted to access that folder)

then type the password for that account.

[balakov]

Now im having problems adding rolles... Data Base problems, AD RMS or something, it requires some credetials that i dont have, do i need to create anything else? I just need this to be able to crerate user in the domain...

 

Ps:Is it possible just to give permition to current users from another computers arround??? Ou a specific workgroup?

 

regards

[ICTCity]

Now im having problems adding rolles... Data Base problems, AD RMS or something, it requires some credetials that i dont have, do i need to create anything else? I just need this to be able to crerate user in the domain...

 

Ps:Is it possible just to give permition to current users from another computers arround??? Ou a specific workgroup?

 

regards

 

Which credentials? To open what?

 

Which database?

[balakov]

Which credentials? To open what?

 

Which database?

 

To add new users i need Active Directory Users and Computers, right?

 

So when i go to rtolles and active all de AD features it requires to create a so called AD RMS, maybe something about a database that i have to create but it asked me for admion user credetials, i put the right ones from admin account and doesnt work...

[ICTCity]

Your server is on a domain! You must create user in that domain! Login into your DC and add users from there.

[balakov]

Hello, thanks for all the help so far.

 

So i guess my doubts are really how works the user things on AD. What i need to do is to create those users on the DC but then how can i access them in other computers and put them as custom users in the other computers that are only connected to the same network, not the same workgroup tought...

 

 

regards

[ICTCity]

you need to join domain only to be able to login with a domain account, for network shares you can use username@domain

[balakov]

you need to join domain only to be able to login with a domain account, for network shares you can use username@domain

 

Sorry for the noob questions and i appreciate the answers, i really need your help.

 

But where can i do that? I already have the shared folder with permitions to all users currently and cant access in the other computer with the credentials of the user i created in the server...

[ICTCity]

Sorry for the noob questions and i appreciate the answers, i really need your help.

 

But where can i do that? I already have the shared folder with permitions to all users currently and cant access in the other computer with the credentials of the user i created in the server...

 

That's correct.

 

When you right click on a folder, usually you have 4 tabs: General - Share - Security - Personalize (or customize, I can't remember right now).

 

You just set the permissions on SHARE, which is correct. Now you have to click on SECURITY > Advanced > Edit > here you should find a check mark on "Include inheritable permissions from ........." uncheck this box and click on COPY. This may take a while depending on how many files you have on that folder.

 

Once done, from the same screen, click ADD...

 

You will see a mask where you can put a name, write the username you want to grant, let's say User1. Then click Check Names and the name you just wrote, should be underlined.

 

Click OK, on the next screen tick FULL CONTROL, this will activate everything. Before clicking on OK, be sure to remove the tick from "DELETE", "CHANGE PERMISSIONS" and "TAKE OWNERSHIP". Click OK. Now continue to click OK until every mask disappear.

 

Now you should be able to access your folder from another computer by typing: user1@mydomain.com and its password.

 

Let me know.

[balakov]

 

Once done, from the same screen, click ADD...

 

You will see a mask where you can put a name, write the username you want to grant, let's say User1. Then click Check Names and the name you just wrote, should be underlined.

 

Click OK, on the next screen tick FULL CONTROL, this will activate everything. Before clicking on OK, be sure to remove the tick from "DELETE", "CHANGE PERMISSIONS" and "TAKE OWNERSHIP". Click OK. Now continue to click OK until every mask disappear.

 

Now you should be able to access your folder from another computer by typing: user1@mydomain.com and its password.

 

Let me know.

 

Here is the problem, i can only find "this location" and there is nother on it...

[ICTCity]

Here is the problem, i can only find "this location" and there is nother on it...

 

Where do you find THIS LOCATION?

[balakov]

Where do you find THIS LOCATION?

 

I know im making this a bit of a confusion with the users and stuff but cant really get it straight...

 

 

Do you have Team Viewer or something if you dont mind?

 

 

regards

[ICTCity]

ok, where you can write the name type this:

 

MyDomain\User1 then click CHECK NAME

 

It should prompt you to enter credentials if your current user hasn't enough permissions.

[balakov]

Nope, neither with MyDomain\User1 orMyDomain\Monitores (the 1 i created) works... it shows: The following objects is not from a domain listed in the Select Location dialog box, and is therefore not valid: MyDomains\User1.......

[ICTCity]

Nope, neither with MyDomain\User1 orMyDomain\Monitores (the 1 i created) works... it shows: The following objects is not from a domain listed in the Select Location dialog box, and is therefore not valid: MyDomains\User1.......

 

Now the question is: how did you put the user "monitores" is obvious that it is pointing to a domain...

[balakov]

Thank you so much, its almost done, i think i got the basics, th problem is that the main rolle of netlog is allway getting off (have to get it to work, might be a problem) and that unable the domain itself.

 

Now i need to know how can i remove write protector of the folder, cant find the option... and already checked all permitions, might be another think, i still cant save files in the folder by other computers but already can acess them...

 

thanks again, i appreciate your help a lot...

 

PS: forget the write disk protect thing, its just a problem with users, looks like im acessing the folder in other computers as a "everyone", i solve that later or we, i will ask for more help if you dont mid, right now i need to know how can i restrict or know the space available in thes folder... where can i find that?

 

 

regards

[ICTCity]

Accessing that folder can be made by typing the network share (\\ip\share name) or by its network path (\\ip\c$\myfolder) you must use the second method. On your client open computer and select MAP NETWORK DRIVE.