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VPN on Server 2003
I would like to setup a folder on my windows 2003 server so I and others can access this folder over the internet. I am guessing this is a VPN.
I only want access to the floder and not other parts of the server.
How is this done?
I only want access to the floder and not other parts of the server.
How is this done?
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I already have remote access set up, will this be effected do you think?
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What do you mean by "have remote access set up"?
If remote desktop, you can access over the VPN as well as outside of it should you wish. Most methods would be completely isolated from the VPN if you wish.
You could also set up FTP services for your users, but if there can be serious risks with FTP servers, if your primary or file server is located on the same hardware.
If remote desktop, you can access over the VPN as well as outside of it should you wish. Most methods would be completely isolated from the VPN if you wish.
You could also set up FTP services for your users, but if there can be serious risks with FTP servers, if your primary or file server is located on the same hardware.
ASKER
The server is configured so that I do have remote access in over the internet. I would like to keep the two seperate if I could.
No need for ftp.
I just want to be able to share docs with my partner who is elsewhere. I am also going overseas so having the VPN seems the best option.
No need for ftp.
I just want to be able to share docs with my partner who is elsewhere. I am also going overseas so having the VPN seems the best option.
Sure that is fine, you can use remote access/desktop the way you have been doing, as well as set up the Vpn. If you set up the VPN and want more secure access you can also use remote access using the VPN tunnel. The only difference is, without the VPN you use your public IP address as you have been doing, but if you connect through the VPN you use the local IP address.
If it is just for file sharing and other option is to set up Sharepoint services on your server:
http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/default.mspx
If it is just for file sharing and other option is to set up Sharepoint services on your server:
http://www.microsoft.com/sharepoint/default.mspx
ASKER
Rob your help was great, I was able to set up a VPN where I could connect to the server.
One question I do have is that, once connected how do i get to a specifc folder on the server. The laptop connects fine to teh server but I am unbale to look at anything on the server.
One question I do have is that, once connected how do i get to a specifc folder on the server. The laptop connects fine to teh server but I am unbale to look at anything on the server.
Browsing over a VPN will usually only work if you have WINS server. Browsing requires NetBIOS and it is not routable. However, you can connect to a share using the IP such as:
\\192.168.123.123\ShareNam
or map a drive using:
net use z: \\192.168.123.123\ShareNam
You can also use computer names such as \\ServerName\ShareName if name resolution is working. WINS will look after that, or you can use some of the following suggestions:
1) An option is to use the LMHosts file which creates a table of IP's and computer names. LMHosts is located in the Windows directory under c:\Windows (or WINNT)\System32\Drivers\Et
192.168.0.101 CompName #PRE
Hit enter when each line is complete (important), then save the file without a file extension. To be sure there is no extension ,when saving enclose in quotations like "LMHosts". Now when you try to connect to a computer name it should find it as it will search the LMHosts file for the record before connecting.
More details regarding LMHosts file:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cnfd_lmh_qxqq.mspx?mfr=true
The drawback of the LMHosts file is you have to maintain a static list of computernames and IP addresses. Also if the remote end uses DHCP assigned IP's it is not a feasible option. Thus in order to be able to use computer names dynamically try to enable with some of the following options:
2) if you have a WINS server add that to the network cards configuration
3) also under the WINS configuration on the network adapter make sure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected
4) try adding the remote DNS server to your local DNS servers in your network card's TCP/IP configuration
5) verify your router does not have a "block NetBIOS broadcast" option enabled
6) test if you can connect with the full computer and domain name as \\ComputerName.domain.loca
\\192.168.123.123\ShareNam
or map a drive using:
net use z: \\192.168.123.123\ShareNam
You can also use computer names such as \\ServerName\ShareName if name resolution is working. WINS will look after that, or you can use some of the following suggestions:
1) An option is to use the LMHosts file which creates a table of IP's and computer names. LMHosts is located in the Windows directory under c:\Windows (or WINNT)\System32\Drivers\Et
192.168.0.101 CompName #PRE
Hit enter when each line is complete (important), then save the file without a file extension. To be sure there is no extension ,when saving enclose in quotations like "LMHosts". Now when you try to connect to a computer name it should find it as it will search the LMHosts file for the record before connecting.
More details regarding LMHosts file:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cnfd_lmh_qxqq.mspx?mfr=true
The drawback of the LMHosts file is you have to maintain a static list of computernames and IP addresses. Also if the remote end uses DHCP assigned IP's it is not a feasible option. Thus in order to be able to use computer names dynamically try to enable with some of the following options:
2) if you have a WINS server add that to the network cards configuration
3) also under the WINS configuration on the network adapter make sure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected
4) try adding the remote DNS server to your local DNS servers in your network card's TCP/IP configuration
5) verify your router does not have a "block NetBIOS broadcast" option enabled
6) test if you can connect with the full computer and domain name as \\ComputerName.domain.loca
It will do a lot more then you want but you can safely share a folder over the internet.
Regards,
trenes