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Step by step procedure on Local file sharing
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Here’s a step-by-step guide for local file sharing on a Windows Server:
1. Set Up File Sharing on Windows Server
a. Create a Shared Folder:
1. Open File Explorer:
o Click on the File Explorer icon from the taskbar or Start menu.
2. Navigate to the Desired Location:
o Go to the directory where you want to create the shared folder.
3. Create a New Folder:
o Right-click in the directory, select New, then Folder.
o Name the folder (e.g., SharedDocs).
4. Share the Folder:
o Right-click the folder and select Properties.
o Go to the Sharing tab.
5. Advanced Sharing:
o Click Advanced Sharing....
o Check the box labeled Share this folder.
6. Set Permissions:
o Click Permissions to configure access:
Full Control: Allows users to read, write, and modify.
Change: Allows users to read and modify files.
Read: Allows users to view files.
o Click Apply and then OK.
7. Confirm Sharing:
o Click Apply and then OK again to close the folder properties.
b. Configure NTFS Permissions:
1. Open Folder Properties:
o Right-click the shared folder again and select Properties.
2. Go to the Security Tab:
o Click the Security tab.
3. Edit Permissions:
o Click Edit to modify permissions.
o Add or remove users and groups and set their permissions (Read,
Write, Modify).
4. Apply Changes:
o Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
2. Access the Shared Folder from a Client Computer
a. Open File Explorer:
1. Access Network:
o Open File Explorer on a client computer.
o Click Network in the navigation pane on the left.
2. Find the Server:
o Locate the server name in the network list.
3. Open Shared Folder:
o Double-click on the server name to view the shared folders.
o Click on the shared folder to access its contents.
4. Enter Credentials (if prompted):
o If prompted for a username and password, enter the credentials
of a user with permission to access the folder.
3. Map the Shared Folder as a Network Drive (Optional)
1. Open File Explorer:
o Open File Explorer on the client computer.
2. Map Network Drive:
o Click This PC in the navigation pane.
o Click on Computer tab in the ribbon and select Map network drive.
3. Specify Drive Letter and Folder Path:
o Choose a drive letter.
o Enter the folder path (e.g., \\ServerName\SharedDocs).
4. Reconnect at Sign-In:
o Check Reconnect at sign-in if you want the drive to be available
each time you log in.
5. Finish Mapping:
o Click Finish.
4. Troubleshooting
a. Check Network Discovery and File Sharing Settings:
1. Open Control Panel:
o Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced
sharing settings.
2. Enable Settings:
o Make sure Turn on network discovery and Turn on file and printer
sharing are enabled.
b. Firewall and Security Settings:
1. Check Firewall:
o Ensure that the Windows Firewall is not blocking file sharing. Go
to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall
> Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
2. Review Security Software:
o Check any third-party security software to ensure it's not
blocking file sharing.
By following these steps, you can set up and manage local file sharing on a Windows Server and
ensure that other users or computers on the same network can access the shared files.
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