Server 2003 R2 Standard File sharing via internet

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Hi,
I am totally new with Windows Server, so I have basic knoledge. I currently
have a Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition. I have a firewall installed
(sonic wall). I have 5 users and email and everhting is working perfectly.

Now, I need to let each user have access to their files from outside the
network... I do not want to install a VPN (because of cost so far) but I
would need some other solution. Security is not a big concern, so is there
any web based solution ?

Thanks so much

Alex
 
RE: Server 2003 R2 Standard File sharing via internet

You could use MetaFrame from Citrix.

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NetAdmin <São Paulo, BR>
"Das ist nicht mein bier... arschloch."
 
Re: Server 2003 R2 Standard File sharing via internet

Hi, it says that the services does not exist anymore...
I am looking for a free do-it-yourself solution.....
thanks !


"net_admin" <netadmin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> You could use MetaFrame from Citrix.
>
> --
> NetAdmin <São Paulo, BR>
> "Das ist nicht mein bier... arschloch."
 
Re: Server 2003 R2 Standard File sharing via internet

Is this really what i need ? Isn't there somehting I can do for free ? I
just need my users to access their folders over the internet, nothing
else....

thanks
alex


"net_admin" <netadmin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> http://www.citrix.com/English/ps2/products/product.asp?contentID=186
>
> --
> NetAdmin <São Paulo, BR>
> "Das ist nicht mein bier... arschloch."
>
 
RE: Server 2003 R2 Standard File sharing via internet

Hi Alex,

There is no cost to a windows vpn, however this is really not a very good
solution to your described need (unless you have an ~100mbps internet line),
as it would be very slow for your users to access their folders, opening up
docs due to this slow speed could cause corruption and believe me you will
spend alot of administration time on this.

Really the best way to go for remote filesharing is as Net_admin suggested,
Citrix... or Windows Terminal Services which would cost you about $100 per
access license. The benefits to remote access in this way are for users near
realtime file access, security, and simple and centralized administration for
you.

Coraleigh Miller

"Alex" wrote:

> Hi,
> I am totally new with Windows Server, so I have basic knoledge. I currently
> have a Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition. I have a firewall installed
> (sonic wall). I have 5 users and email and everhting is working perfectly.
>
> Now, I need to let each user have access to their files from outside the
> network... I do not want to install a VPN (because of cost so far) but I
> would need some other solution. Security is not a big concern, so is there
> any web based solution ?
>
> Thanks so much
>
> Alex
>
>
 
Re: Server 2003 R2 Standard File sharing via internet

Hi Coraleigh !

Thanks for your good answer and help.... MOre than "live" working on the
documents, I need my users just to hace access to them.. meaning,
downloading files when they need.

thanks
alex

"Coraleigh Miller" <Coraleigh Miller@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:FFCAD37B-A3A7-458F-AA75-4DFB78882BFB@microsoft.com...
> Hi Alex,
>
> There is no cost to a windows vpn, however this is really not a very good
> solution to your described need (unless you have an ~100mbps internet
> line),
> as it would be very slow for your users to access their folders, opening
> up
> docs due to this slow speed could cause corruption and believe me you will
> spend alot of administration time on this.
>
> Really the best way to go for remote filesharing is as Net_admin
> suggested,
> Citrix... or Windows Terminal Services which would cost you about $100 per
> access license. The benefits to remote access in this way are for users
> near
> realtime file access, security, and simple and centralized administration
> for
> you.
>
> Coraleigh Miller
>
> "Alex" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I am totally new with Windows Server, so I have basic knoledge. I
>> currently
>> have a Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition. I have a firewall
>> installed
>> (sonic wall). I have 5 users and email and everhting is working
>> perfectly.
>>
>> Now, I need to let each user have access to their files from outside the
>> network... I do not want to install a VPN (because of cost so far) but I
>> would need some other solution. Security is not a big concern, so is
>> there
>> any web based solution ?
>>
>> Thanks so much
>>
>> Alex
>>
>>
 
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