A mechanism for allowing and mediating access to files for non-local users and programs. Such mechanisms are either built on top of local filesystems or seamlessly integrated into distributed filesystems. Common examples of file sharing mechanisms include CIFS (SMB, DFS), NFS, GlusterFS, Lustre.
Questions tagged [file-sharing]
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Cannot block file deletion on OpenMediaVault6
I have installed OMV6 and read most of the docs, but I simply can't find a direct way to simply block deletion of files to any user. Yes, the users must create new folders and files and have access (R+W), but they can NOT delete files.
It doesn't…
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Accessing Windows file server by alias name
What could be the possible problems with accessing a Windows file server shares using a DNS CNAME instead of the actual computer name? The file server is joined to an Active Directory domain, but is not a Domain Controller.
E.g. let's assume there…
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Folder/source code sharing options between linux guest and Windows host
Host is Windows 10,
guest is Ubuntu server, running under Virtual Box.
Desired feature is to be able to share a folder containing source code between these too.
Basically I want to be able to edit the source code in Windows (vscode), but run the…
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How to connect to VAN ( Value Added Network) to download EDI
Looking to start implementing EDI and I was told that the EDI will be sent through a VAN ( Value Added Network). How to I access the EDI files? It used to be sent through FTP. Do I have to contact the company providing the VAN? or my trading…
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Can I replace my Windows Server file/folder share service with a Raspberry Pi?
I have a Dell R720 on premise that acts as my primary domain controller for workstations. At one point the machine had many more functions and features and it was necessary to keep an on-premise server. However, over the years a lot of services have…
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One time password sharing over local network
I am responsible for the security of a company where passwords are currently stored locally with a password manager, but if another employee needs a password, they are shared via cloud based programs like Slack or Teams, which I want to prevent.
My…
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Granting acces for specific PCs on the Network to a Shared Drive
I've been trying to configure a Shared Drive on my Network to be accessible by only a handful of PCs on the network, but haven't been able to find a solution so far. All PCs are on the same network with the same IP range. They are all a part of the…
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Webmin - Raw reads and raw writes?
First of all, apologies if this is posted in the wrong category.
I use Webmin 1.780 on Ubuntu 14.04.3 and under the Windows File Sharing, under Miscellaneous Options there are 2 options:
Allow raw reads?
Allow raw writes?
Does anyone know what…
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Where to place files for download on website?
Out of these following options, what would you guys recommend as a best practice or approach? I have a website that has a ton of pdf and word files that any one can click to download. What is the best way to serve these files to users?
Create a…
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Microsoft Shares, not sharing
I have a machine called \shares\
There are two drives on it, the "Local Disk (C:)" and the drive I want to put the shared resources on "Shares (S:)"
This is a brand-new Server 2012, and I have a test folder located within the S: drive on which I…
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What's the best protocol to use for a NAS server?
I'm thinking of setting up a new box as a dedicated file server and I was wondering if there was any sort of consensus on what the best file sharing protocol to use would be. I use SMB right now, but I find it slow (over WAN), and quite insecure. I…
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Windows File Sharing with Check in / Check out feature
Similar to this question, but what I want is a check in / out feature that is built in to Windows File Sharing. The server it would run on is a Windows SBS 2011 server, and the clients will all be Vista or 7. Microsoft Office is a small set of files…
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I'm trying to get Windows explorer to show non Windows based computers in the Network folder
For some reason my Windows machine has stopped showing non-Windows computers in the Network folder. It's Windows 10 22H2 19045. It does show other Windows computers. I can set up shares to folders in these linux based machines (and vice-versa). One…
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windows 10 keeps turning off file and printer sharing
EDIT: I'm not sure why this has two downvotes already. Perhaps before doing so, those inclined to downvote can explain why, which would be helpful to me even if you don't have an answer.
I have not been able to find an answer as to why my changing…
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How to use Map Network Drive to store files on Windows Server 2008 R2
I use Windows Server 2008 R2.
The server is on a virtual machine.
How can I share a folder on the server, and map a drive to it?
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