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Of course, you can map to a deep path as well...<br />
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Net use r: \\Computer1\c$\really long path\hidden folder\subfolder\my data\stuff <br />
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R:\ will hold only the data in the 'stuff' folder, but the user has the option to traverse the parent folders in this scenario...not usually a good idea if you're concerned about security... :)
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Of course, you can map to a deep path as well...

Net use r: \\Computer1\c$\really long path\hidden folder\subfolder\my data\stuff

R:\ will hold only the data in the 'stuff' folder, but the user has the option to traverse the parent folders in this scenario...not usually a good idea if you're concerned about security... :)

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What was missing that would have warranted an &quot;A&quot;?
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What was missing that would have warranted an "A"?

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I have always shared stuff (directories, files, and drives) by simply enabling file &amp;&nbsp;print sharing on all my network computer and then right-clicking the root drives (I have like 6 hard-drives) and choosing sharing &amp;&nbsp;security.<br />
I just found out about mapping a network drive. <br />
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What is the difference? &nbsp;Pros and cons?<br />

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I have always shared stuff (directories, files, and drives) by simply enabling file & print sharing on all my network computer and then right-clicking the root drives (I have like 6 hard-drives) and choosing sharing & security.
I just found out about mapping a network drive. 

What is the difference?  Pros and cons?


Mapping a Network Drive vs. Sharing via the right-click menu in Windows XP &amp; Vista

The Windows operating systems have distinct methodologies for designing and implementing networks, and have specific systems to accomplish various networking processes, such as Exchange for email, Sharepoint for shared files and programs, and IIS for delivery of web pages. Microsoft also produces server technologies for networked database use, security and virtualization.

Windows Networking

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the set of networking protocols that define end-to-end connectivity specifying how data should be packeted, addressed, transmitted, routed and received at the destination. This functionality is organized into four abstraction layers which are used to sort all related protocols according to the scope of networking involved.

TCP/IP

Network Management involves issues that are independent of specific hardware or software, including email policies, upgrade planning, backup scheduling and working with managed service providers for Desktop-As-A-Service (DaaS), Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) and the like through the use of tools, coupled with manufacturer standards, best practice guidelines, policies and procedures plus all other relevant documentation. Network management also includes monitoring, alerting and reporting, management reporting, planning for device or service updates, the backup of configurations, the setting of key performance indicators and measures (KPIs/KPMs), associated service level agreements and problem records as part of the IT Service Management (ITSM) framework.

Mapping a Network Drive vs. Sharing via the right-click menu in Windows XP &amp; Vista

Mapping a Network Drive vs. Sharing via the right-click menu in Windows XP & Vista