Accessing shared server area with single remote user
We have a single windows 2012 R2 Host server running 2 Hyperv servers. One is our file server / domain controller running AD and DNS, the other is an Exchange server 2016.
We have a single remote worker that requires access to a shared folder on our file server. He is fully remote working from different sites using many different wifi connections.
What is the easiest way to provide access for this remote connection to the required shared folder, baring in mind he does not have a workstation to remote into on the local network.
He does use Outlook 2016 and has full access to all of his emails, so does have a local account in AD.
Any advice very much appreciated.
Many thanks
We have a single remote worker that requires access to a shared folder on our file server. He is fully remote working from different sites using many different wifi connections.
What is the easiest way to provide access for this remote connection to the required shared folder, baring in mind he does not have a workstation to remote into on the local network.
He does use Outlook 2016 and has full access to all of his emails, so does have a local account in AD.
Any advice very much appreciated.
Many thanks
Amit
VPN tunnel would be one option. But for one user, that will be too much effort.
safest way is to setup a vpn and enable rdp and share the directory
FTP could be one more option, if you don't want user to connect to your network via vpn.
if you are going to use ftp use filezilla server as the one included with windows is rather wonky to setup
ASKER
i have setup hardware vpn’s previously using the routers, but not a software vpn which i suspect you mean, due to his location varying.
do you have any details or links to info providing step by step procedures for setting up a vpn to access a shared folder?
many thanks
do you have any details or links to info providing step by step procedures for setting up a vpn to access a shared folder?
many thanks
ASKER
i think they would prefer a mapped drive rather than having to use filezilla. the remote worker is a bit of a technophobe. :)
I would go along with the VPN suggestion. What router/firewall are you using? Does it have VPN support?
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many thanks to all.