File Server
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Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN
Reviews Freecom's DataTank Gateway WLAN is a stylish and well-built network drive suited to individuals and small offices. However, business users concerned primarily with data protection and business continuity may be left wanting.
Synology DS209+ NAS Server
Reviews Although it's expensive and requires networking experience to use, the Synology DS209+ offers excellent throughput and nearly all the features you're likely to need in a small-business NAS server.
Tags: Backup, Synology Download, RAID, NAS, photograph, DS209+ NAS Server, DS107+, Photo Station, Data Replicator 3, Server
Planning storage solutions that grow with your business
Techguide Choosing the right storage solution for your growing business isn't a "no brainer." You have more choices than ever, and scalability and performance must be weighed against ease of use and the ever-present budget considerations. Here's how planning now can save you money in the long run.
Tags: Hardware, Storage, Storage area networks (SAN), Network-attached storage (NAS), RAID, Storage management
File Server Capacity Tool helps scale file server sizing
Techguide Rick Vanover reminds Windows administrators that Microsoft's new File Server Capacity Tool isn't a storage silver bullet.
Tags: Storage software, Microsoft Windows, File servers, Server platforms, File Server, Microsoft Corp., Common Internet File System, Server platforms, Storage software, File servers
Use Access Based Enumeration to prevent users from seeing objects they can't access
Techguide Windows Server 2008 now includes a feature for administrators to hide files and folders from users who do not have read permissions to these objects.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, File Server, Permission, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, network
Using the Share and Storage Management Console
Techguide Microsoft has made a number of improvements to the venerable File Services role. Find out what to do with the enhanced capabilities.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Role, Volume, Storage Management, File Server, Storage, Small And Medium Business, Permission, NTFS Permission, Resource
Samba 3.2 adds cluster support
News The file and print server software has received a major update, adding clustered file system support, compatibility tweaks and other improvements.
Tags: IPv6, Windows Vista, Open source, Linux, File Server, Apple Mac OS, server software, software, antitrust, Microsoft Windows
Configure a DFS environment in Windows Server 2003
Techguide Windows 2000 introduced Distributed File System (DFS), which allows you to consolidate file shares so users can access them from a single point on the network.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Storage management
Get e-mail notifications for Windows Server 2003 file storage activity
Techguide There are a few settings that can help you find unauthorized files stored on your Windows Server 2003 network.
Oracle acquires content-management tools
News Oracle has acquired some of the technology assets and people from a small privately held company called Context Media.
Tags: Software, Business applications
Prevent users from storing audio files on Windows Server 2003
Techguide This tip will show you how to configure the File Server Management Console to prevent the storage of .MP3 files on your server.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, MP3 players
How to find files quickly
Techguide Where is that file? Using WHERE.EXE from Windows Server 2003, you can find any file stored on your main file server. Scott Lowe explains the WHERE parameters.
Who is draining your file server storage space?
Techguide The File Server Resource Manager feature in Windows Server 2003 helps system administrators keep track and set storage quotas.
Prepare for Windows Server 2003 disasters with a bootable live Windows CD
Techguide Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the worst happens, and a server crashes. But having a bootable live Windows CD in your admin arsenal can help mitigate the damage and spur your recovery efforts.
Migrate shares from one Windows NT server to another
Techguide Windows NT's easy-to-use file server functionality allows users to access files over a network through a share folder that holds the files. You can create this folder by right-clicking any folder and selecting the Sharing option. Then, all you have to do is select the name for the share and define the permissions.
