Chris Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 So If I was to get a simple computer nothing fancy, with a NIC and some HDD. Connect it on the network I could use it as a file server?Very basically of course.However, what about restrictions to drives, folders, files I would need the OS to do that, would XP Pro do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Smith Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Yep, any old machine running an OS and using some form of file/print sharing connected to a network can theoretically run as a file server.I should point out though, that in real life, a file server tends to be a hefty piece of expensive kit due to the large demands that will be placed on it.I assume you are talking about home use, so for security I would suggest any OS from Win2k or above. That way, you can set the permissions on the directories you wish to "share" on your network.Mr. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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