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"akia1957" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Maybe I can help. I would like some clarification on a couple of items.
> Give me an email address to contact you.
>
> akia1957
>
> "Duff" wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I will attempt to keep this short as possible. I am currently trying to
> > support an organization wanting to implement a server based network
versus a
> > shared Internet network without any server.
> >
> > The specs:
> > CURRENTLY
> > Broad band connection servicing 10 desktop units in various locations. 2
> > hardwired into a firewall the rest connected to the firewall via wifi.
All
> > systems running XP Pro except one running W2K Pro (soon to be replaced
with
> > XP Pro computer). There is no "Server" being used.
> >
> > PROPOSED
> > New Dell Power Edge Server with Windows SBS 2003 Standard Edition with
15
> > additional CALS. Existing computers connected through wifi devices and a
> > switch to the server then to broadband.
> >
> > I have managed a W2K server in the past and I'm familiar/comfortable
with
> > all I know about it. Of course this server was a new install, not OEM
> > installed. The PowerEdge came with the SBS 2003 preinstalled... great!
To a
> > point. I understand that during the installation the default company
share
> > folder and user folders can be assigned to a different drive, network
> > location or they end up on the C:\ by default. The server has 2
partitions
> > C:\ and D:\.
> >
> > I would prefer to keep all users shared folders and my document folders
on
> > D:\ and maintain the OpSys and updates/SPs on C:. Here is where my
problem
> > starts. Someone who knows just enough to know nothing decided they could
set
> > things up... they added users all with administrative rights (which
landed
> > in the C:\ drive default) couldn't get to the Internet or other computer
as
> > they know nothing about TCP/IP and that is about as far as they got.
Enter
> > me!
> >
> > QUESTIONS
> > 1. Is there an easy way to wipe out the users and folders and redirect
the
> > newly added users folders and shares to the D:\ drive? (no data has
been
> > added to the folders as no computers(clients) or users have been
connected
> > to the server yet.) I realize I can assign home folders through the AD
Users
> > and Computers for each user, but is there a way to change it so if I
would
> > use the Wizard it will automatically point to the D:\ drive instead of
C:\?
> > I know that this organization will be adding new users over the next
couple
> > months and while I hope I will still be in charge of this operation I'm
> > hoping to avoid someone else adding new users and having it default back
to
> > the C:\ drive.
> >
> > 2. I noticed the "mycompany" intranet feature that is new to me (perhaps
it
> > came with W2K SBS version and not the standard server?) There are many
files
> > that different groups will need access to, mostly forms or templates for
> > forms that the organization uses. Is this a good tool to use for this
> > instead of "mapping" a drive to a shared folder for the groups? Can
> > permissions be set for access to certain folders by certain users with
this
> > option?
> >
> > I have many other thoughts/concerns/headaches but promised to keep this
> > short. I do have a degree in Information Tech, but due to a health issue
I
> > have not stayed current on the newest MS server software... it's back to
> > school so to speak. So please do not feel the need to over simplify any
> > responses.
> >
> > TIA for a great newsgroup/support area!
> >
> > Duff
> >
> >
> >
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