Re: Mapping to an external usb hard drive attached to the server
I think I mentioned already that I had searched for this issue already online
before visiting this group which I always do. That is common sense. The
reason why I came to this group is to get another opinion and/or alternative
methods. Each tech has their own way of doing things.
Anyways,I figured out the issue on my own and learned on my own. I work with
proprietary Market Data Equipment/Software that will not allow you to share
such a device even though the server runs Windows 2003. So, my work around
will have to be either copying the necessary files over to where they can
accessed or using a cd instead and sharing the cd drive. I am not sure if
this will help someone else, but they may have a similiar question at some
point. Thank you.
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> rllngriver <rllngriver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > Well that was a rude response. I have gone through all of the steps
> > and the reason why I am asking you is because they have not worked.
> > Microsoft has been known to not always be cut and dry and there are
> > always different ways of doing things, but if you do not want to
> > advise, please do not.
> >
> > Are you an "MVP" to help others or to just respond with rude comments?
>
> I'm truly sorry you took offense; none was intended. You will see that I
> suggested that you could find the answers to your question in help & support
> (you hadn't indicated whether you'd looked in there already). When you post
> in usenet, it's caveat emptor - and as you're posting in a Windows server
> group & indicating that you're working in a server room, it is not odd that
> someone would assume you know how to share folders already. You didn't tell
> anyone what steps you'd followed, or what errors you were getting.
>
> My advice to you, if you're going to use these newsgroups, is to search
> google/other resources before posting, then post clearly & concisely when
> need be, & don't take things personally. Nobody in here is getting paid to
> help you in any way. We're all just volunteers. Remember that when you read
> someone's reply. If you found my response rude, you ought to see what the
> rest of usenet (especially outside of MS newsgroups) is like! Pax.
>
> >
> > "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> >
> >> rllngriver <rllngriver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>> Would you please go tthrough the exact steps that need to be done at
> >>> the server?
> >>>
> >>> I think I right clicked in the external drive and chose share, but
> >>> nothing happened.
> >>
> >> That is indeed what you need to do. If you're not sure how to share
> >> something, you can look in help & support - but this is a very basic
> >> part of Windows networking!
> >>
> >>>>
> >>> After I tried to share the external drive.I thought I could go to
> >>> the pc and go to map network drive enter the the server IP \ the
> >>> drive letter, but no success.
> >>>
> >>> Do you think I have to do this from compmgmt.msc on the server?
> >>
> >> Nope...Explorer.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you. It will make life a lot easier for installs.
> >>
> >> Maybe.....or just copy the software images to the server itself,
> >> which wil be more reliable.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> rllngriver <rllngriver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>>>> Periodically, I have to install software and most of the sites
> >>>>> have pcs in the server room instead of under the desks. How do I
> >>>>> map to the external hard drive I have attached to the server so I
> >>>>> can install the software on each pc? The way I map to the c drive
> >>>>> of the server is by entering the ip address and then \c$ but I
> >>>>> need to be able to map to the external drive letter as well.
> >>>>> Please advise. Thank you. Workgroups to do not apply here.
> >>>>
> >>>> Share the hard drive as something, and use \\servername\sharname.
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