Setting up a file server

DavidSaunders9 · 09-05-2005, 10:22 PM

Hi

I am interested in setting up a simple server to write files to and read files from. The server should be able to be accessed by more than one computer. Although I have some computing knowledge I am by no means an expert. I was wandering if someone could please give me some idea of what I will need and what I will need to do to achieve this? Any help is much appreciated

Regards

David

[-0MEGA-] · 09-05-2005, 10:38 PM

are you trying to access this server on the internet of a local network?

ack · 09-05-2005, 11:21 PM

Well, if all you want is editing files i suggest using a filemanager.

timothyb89 · 09-06-2005, 04:10 AM

all you need to do is this:

Go to start>Run>Type in \\IP_ADDRESS_OF_COMPUTER to access the shared files on a computer.

To get the IP address of a computer:
Go to Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt> Type in ipconfig> Find the info.

To share a folder:
Right click a folder>Go to Properties>Go to the sharing tab>Click "Share this Folder"

NOTE: This is only good if is is on a home network

f16avionics05 · 09-10-2005, 01:56 AM

Ok... i think he was asking a completely diff. thing... you want to access your files on your computer from anywhere else on the internet? a real file server is what you need.... Google for a freeware FTP server program (cant think of any off the top of my head) find one with good ratings and download it.... you can configure it to share a certain directory on your machine and even password protect the server. then from school/work or whereever, you can log into your machien via FTP and access those files. upload/download or whatever. its done by opening a browser and going to ftp://user:pass@xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your ip address fills in the X's)... does this help?

tweaker · 09-10-2005, 02:09 AM

Serv-U & Flashfxp is what i use and they are awesome.

Not freeware though.

http://www.serv-u.com/
http://www.inicom.net/pages/en.ffxp-home.php

Jiffyman · 09-10-2005, 05:38 AM

I'll have to look at that too.

Vampiric Rouge · 09-13-2005, 02:59 AM

try Filezilla It has a server and client version and its very easy to set up, it's what i have running. you set up the filezilla server on the computer you want to host and then on any one you want to get to it from just in stall the client or any other clients. On the server versions you can set up users and passwords and all that its really nice and its FREE.

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DavidSaunders9 New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1	Setting up a file server Hi I am interested in setting up a simple server to write files to and read files from. The server should be able to be accessed by more than one computer. Although I have some computing knowledge I am by no means an expert. I was wandering if someone could please give me some idea of what I will need and what I will need to do to achieve this? Any help is much appreciated Regards David

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timothyb89 Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 357	all you need to do is this: Go to start>Run>Type in \\IP_ADDRESS_OF_COMPUTER to access the shared files on a computer. To get the IP address of a computer: Go to Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt> Type in ipconfig> Find the info. To share a folder: Right click a folder>Go to Properties>Go to the sharing tab>Click "Share this Folder" NOTE: This is only good if is is on a home network Attached Images

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f16avionics05 New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 11	Ok... i think he was asking a completely diff. thing... you want to access your files on your computer from anywhere else on the internet? a real file server is what you need.... Google for a freeware FTP server program (cant think of any off the top of my head) find one with good ratings and download it.... you can configure it to share a certain directory on your machine and even password protect the server. then from school/work or whereever, you can log into your machien via FTP and access those files. upload/download or whatever. its done by opening a browser and going to ftp://user:pass@xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your ip address fills in the X's)... does this help?

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Vampiric Rouge Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Age: 21 Posts: 625	try Filezilla It has a server and client version and its very easy to set up, it's what i have running. you set up the filezilla server on the computer you want to host and then on any one you want to get to it from just in stall the client or any other clients. On the server versions you can set up users and passwords and all that its really nice and its FREE. __________________ MAIN PC: Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard\ Intel Core 2 Quad E6700\4gigs of samsung ddr2 ram @ 667\Antec neo 480watt power supply\Nvidia GeForce 7950 gt\400 gigs of Seagate Barracuda 7200, 750 gigs of Western Digital Caviar and 320 gigs of Maxtor\Benq FP202W 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD\ RAZOR copperhead\ flexglow gaming mousepad Laptop:ASUS Eee PC 8G - Galaxy Black

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