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StudioTwo
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Thu Jun 17, 2004 5:23 pm Post subject:
Setting Up Standalone NAS Network |
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Hello,
We have a very small office with shared broadband internet access via
a central router. Now we would like some shared storage on the
network.
I read about "Windows Storage Server 2003" and NAS devices. However,
the one thing that I find confusing is that the system seems marketed
towards integrating _extra_ storage into an already established
network.
Does this mean there is no facility for setting up user logins and
permissions to the various directories i may wish to create? We want
to use the system as a standalone file / print server. We do not have
/ want any other servers on the network...
Also, are ther special versions of virus checking software available
for these machines?
TIA
Stephen |
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Pat [MSFT]
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Thu Jun 17, 2004 8:01 pm Post subject:
Re: Setting Up Standalone NAS Network |
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They can be a stand-alone server. What they cannot do is be a domain
controller. So, in a small office you can get the file and print with local
users. If this is the first server for the company you might also want to
check out Small Business Server. It gets you file and print plus a domain
controller, exchange, etc.
As to the virus checking software most of the NAS solutions come with AV
software pre-installed from the OEM. You'll have to check to see which
version they include.
Pat
"StudioTwo" <studio_two@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hello,
We have a very small office with shared broadband internet access via
a central router. Now we would like some shared storage on the
network.
I read about "Windows Storage Server 2003" and NAS devices. However,
the one thing that I find confusing is that the system seems marketed
towards integrating _extra_ storage into an already established
network.
Does this mean there is no facility for setting up user logins and
permissions to the various directories i may wish to create? We want
to use the system as a standalone file / print server. We do not have
/ want any other servers on the network...
Also, are ther special versions of virus checking software available
for these machines?
TIA
Stephen |
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StudioTwo
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Thu Jun 17, 2004 11:06 pm Post subject:
Re: Setting Up Standalone NAS Network |
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Pat,
Thank you so much. Funny you should suggest it, as I run a SBS 2000 at my
place of work.
My question relates to a friend's business where I set him up temporarily
using a workgroup. He has no IT resources whatsoever, so a basic (?) file /
print system "in a box" so to speak, would be of use to him.
Regarding "local users", my interpretation is that it would still basically
be a "workgroup" arrangment for him (no login prompts or scripts). If I
cannot set up a domain (and I thought that to be a definition of a windows
server) this does not sound much better than sticking an xp professional
machine (with a printer attached) in a corner of the room and using that as
a 10 user server. Apologies if that sounds a bit crude, but your advice is
most welcome.
Thanks Again,
Stephen
"Pat [MSFT]" <patfilot@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | They can be a stand-alone server. What they cannot do is be a domain
controller. So, in a small office you can get the file and print with
local
users. If this is the first server for the company you might also want to
check out Small Business Server. It gets you file and print plus a domain
controller, exchange, etc.
As to the virus checking software most of the NAS solutions come with AV
software pre-installed from the OEM. You'll have to check to see which
version they include.
Pat
"StudioTwo" <studio_two@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:49584fba.0406170523.4d20ef1e@posting.google.com...
Hello,
We have a very small office with shared broadband internet access via
a central router. Now we would like some shared storage on the
network.
I read about "Windows Storage Server 2003" and NAS devices. However,
the one thing that I find confusing is that the system seems marketed
towards integrating _extra_ storage into an already established
network.
Does this mean there is no facility for setting up user logins and
permissions to the various directories i may wish to create? We want
to use the system as a standalone file / print server. We do not have
/ want any other servers on the network...
Also, are ther special versions of virus checking software available
for these machines?
TIA
Stephen
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Pat [MSFT]
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Fri Jun 18, 2004 6:52 am Post subject:
Re: Setting Up Standalone NAS Network |
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For purely file/print for <10 users, XP will probably suffice. My
experience has been, however, that file/print may not be all that is needed.
I would double check on the e-mail/proxy requirements just to make sure.
Pat
"StudioTwo" <studio_two@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OXy5C5JVEHA.3512@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
| Quote: | Pat,
Thank you so much. Funny you should suggest it, as I run a SBS 2000 at my
place of work.
My question relates to a friend's business where I set him up temporarily
using a workgroup. He has no IT resources whatsoever, so a basic (?) file
/
print system "in a box" so to speak, would be of use to him.
Regarding "local users", my interpretation is that it would still
basically
be a "workgroup" arrangment for him (no login prompts or scripts). If I
cannot set up a domain (and I thought that to be a definition of a windows
server) this does not sound much better than sticking an xp professional
machine (with a printer attached) in a corner of the room and using that
as
a 10 user server. Apologies if that sounds a bit crude, but your advice is
most welcome.
Thanks Again,
Stephen
"Pat [MSFT]" <patfilot@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:%23ARReRIVEHA.2388@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
They can be a stand-alone server. What they cannot do is be a domain
controller. So, in a small office you can get the file and print with
local
users. If this is the first server for the company you might also want
to
check out Small Business Server. It gets you file and print plus a
domain
controller, exchange, etc.
As to the virus checking software most of the NAS solutions come with AV
software pre-installed from the OEM. You'll have to check to see which
version they include.
Pat
"StudioTwo" <studio_two@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:49584fba.0406170523.4d20ef1e@posting.google.com...
Hello,
We have a very small office with shared broadband internet access via
a central router. Now we would like some shared storage on the
network.
I read about "Windows Storage Server 2003" and NAS devices. However,
the one thing that I find confusing is that the system seems marketed
towards integrating _extra_ storage into an already established
network.
Does this mean there is no facility for setting up user logins and
permissions to the various directories i may wish to create? We want
to use the system as a standalone file / print server. We do not have
/ want any other servers on the network...
Also, are ther special versions of virus checking software available
for these machines?
TIA
Stephen
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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.707 / Virus Database: 463 - Release Date: 15/06/2004
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