Windows Server 2003

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Greetings all -

Dammed if I can find this, but I am looking for share limits in Win2k3.
Specifically if there is an answer to what/if any limits for Win2k3 server
out to XP 32 bit workstations on a TCP/IP network. I have a IP-SAN that has
>3tb partitions which I realize XP 32 bit will not be able to see these.
However if I share these on a Windows 2003 Server coming from the IP-SAN,
would XP 32 bit systems now be able to see these?
 
Re: Windows Server 2003

In news:A3C9A6F0-B452-498F-BDC5-6B8A725BF409@microsoft.com,
Scott Z <Scott Z@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> Greetings all -
>
> Dammed if I can find this, but I am looking for share limits in
> Win2k3. Specifically if there is an answer to what/if any limits for
> Win2k3 server out to XP 32 bit workstations on a TCP/IP network. I
> have a IP-SAN that has >3tb partitions which I realize XP 32 bit will not
> be able to see
> these.
> However if I share these on a Windows 2003 Server coming from the
> IP-SAN, would XP 32 bit systems now be able to see these?

If you don't specify a specific limit in the share properties, the default
limit is 4.3 Billion users. Whatever you share out, depending on the
permissions, a domain user logged on a member machine (9x, NT4, 2000, XP,
Vista, 2003, 2008) will be able to see and access it.

Why do you believe that an XP 32bit machine will not be able to see a shared
folder (no matter what media it's on)? When you share something and properly
set permissions, and of course assuming name resolution is accomodating your
infrastructure's requirements, it's accessible, no matter what media it sits
on. You can share out a floppy, cdrom, DVD, a folder on a SAN, etc.

Can you elaborate?

--
Regards,
Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT,
MVP Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer

For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.

Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations
 
Re: Windows Server 2003

Ace -

My bad... I neglected to describe what shares I am looking to share.

To be more specific: I have a IP-SAN server that has >3tb partitions which
is connected to my Win2k3 server directly. What I am trying to do is share
these >3tb volumes with my XP SP2 32bit workstations. My question remains -
will I be able to see these shares from XP 32bit workstations?
Wasabi tech docs are very scetchy to say the least about this process.
Thanks for your input!
Scott

"Ace Fekay [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:A3C9A6F0-B452-498F-BDC5-6B8A725BF409@microsoft.com,
> Scott Z <Scott Z@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> > Greetings all -
> >
> > Dammed if I can find this, but I am looking for share limits in
> > Win2k3. Specifically if there is an answer to what/if any limits for
> > Win2k3 server out to XP 32 bit workstations on a TCP/IP network. I
> > have a IP-SAN that has >3tb partitions which I realize XP 32 bit will not
> > be able to see
> > these.
> > However if I share these on a Windows 2003 Server coming from the
> > IP-SAN, would XP 32 bit systems now be able to see these?
>
> If you don't specify a specific limit in the share properties, the default
> limit is 4.3 Billion users. Whatever you share out, depending on the
> permissions, a domain user logged on a member machine (9x, NT4, 2000, XP,
> Vista, 2003, 2008) will be able to see and access it.
>
> Why do you believe that an XP 32bit machine will not be able to see a shared
> folder (no matter what media it's on)? When you share something and properly
> set permissions, and of course assuming name resolution is accomodating your
> infrastructure's requirements, it's accessible, no matter what media it sits
> on. You can share out a floppy, cdrom, DVD, a folder on a SAN, etc.
>
> Can you elaborate?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT,
> MVP Microsoft MVP - Directory Services
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
>
> For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
> check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.
>
> Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations
>
>
>
 
Re: Windows Server 2003

In news:082F806B-BFF2-435D-8BBB-D8CEFDFE1430@microsoft.com,
Scott Z <ScottZ@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> Ace -
>
> My bad... I neglected to describe what shares I am looking to share.
>
> To be more specific: I have a IP-SAN server that has >3tb partitions
> which is connected to my Win2k3 server directly. What I am trying to
> do is share these >3tb volumes with my XP SP2 32bit workstations. My
> question remains - will I be able to see these shares from XP 32bit
> workstations?
> Wasabi tech docs are very scetchy to say the least about this process.
> Thanks for your input!
> Scott

Scott,

You are describing a typical sharing of resources scenario. My response
still stands.

Why would you think a 32bit computer, or even a 16bit running DOS would not
be able to see the share? I have a 1.5TB at home. Vista and XP 32 and 64, as
well as a DOS network bootable see it fine when I'm ghosting. It's not
Wasabi sharing it, it's Windows 2003.

Ace
 
Re: Windows Server 2003

Ace -

I had read that XP 32bit would not recognize any shares >2tb. However when
we share these over Win2k3, that is the question. Will XP 32 bit recognize
>2tb when shared thru Win2k3? From what I understand you are saying, this
would work.
I will try this scenario and let you know.
Thanks so much for the responses also....


"Ace Fekay [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:082F806B-BFF2-435D-8BBB-D8CEFDFE1430@microsoft.com,
> Scott Z <ScottZ@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> > Ace -
> >
> > My bad... I neglected to describe what shares I am looking to share.
> >
> > To be more specific: I have a IP-SAN server that has >3tb partitions
> > which is connected to my Win2k3 server directly. What I am trying to
> > do is share these >3tb volumes with my XP SP2 32bit workstations. My
> > question remains - will I be able to see these shares from XP 32bit
> > workstations?
> > Wasabi tech docs are very scetchy to say the least about this process.
> > Thanks for your input!
> > Scott
>
> Scott,
>
> You are describing a typical sharing of resources scenario. My response
> still stands.
>
> Why would you think a 32bit computer, or even a 16bit running DOS would not
> be able to see the share? I have a 1.5TB at home. Vista and XP 32 and 64, as
> well as a DOS network bootable see it fine when I'm ghosting. It's not
> Wasabi sharing it, it's Windows 2003.
>
> Ace
>
>
>
 
Re: Windows Server 2003

In news:E9A70CA3-442F-4714-9CD0-89FBF37681DB@microsoft.com,
Scott Z <ScottZ@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> Ace -
>
> I had read that XP 32bit would not recognize any shares >2tb. However
> when we share these over Win2k3, that is the question. Will XP 32 bit
> recognize
> > 2tb when shared thru Win2k3? From what I understand you are saying,
> > this
> would work.
> I will try this scenario and let you know.
> Thanks so much for the responses also....

Ahh, sorry, my bad, the 2TB limit. XP 32bit will connect but it won't see
data beyond 2TB. XP 32bit doesn't support GUID partitioning (GPT) to go
beyond 2TB. If connecting from XP 32bit, the first 2TB I believe is
enumerated based on date, but not sure. I remember having an NT4 box with a
4 GB partition many years ago and a DOS workstation could only see upto 2 GB
of it.

Was the SAN created using GPT? If GPT, you can use GPT Mounter on XP 32bit
to read passed the limit.
http://www.mediafour.com/products/gptmounter/

I saw you posted in this thread too. I found the GPT Mounter tool mentioned
there. The beginning of the thread states "But if you don't plan ahead, your
operating system will only be able to address the first 2 TB and all that
extra storage beyond 2 TB will be unusable" - similar to my old DOS
scenario.
http://www.carltonbale.com/2007/05/how-to-break-the-2tb-2-terabyte-file-system-limit/

Ace
 
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