Re: New network setup

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Lonnie_at_arcess4less
Date: 02/10/05 

Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:45:03 -0800

Thanks for the input Chuck.

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:15:07 -0800, Lonnie@arcess4less
> <Lonniearcess4less@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >I work for a small company with about 10 computers connected to a main
> >server. I am in charge of upgrading the system to Server 2003 and XP Pro.
> >What we would like to happen is have all of the computers the same so that no
> >matter which computer you are at you can log on have your own desktop and all
> >the programs will work the same.
> >
> >Right now what ever computer you are at is left in the state that the last
> >person used it and Excel may not open all of the functionality that it did on
> >another computer, especially with macros.
> >
> >I know how to set up user profiles on individual computers but not how to
> >make them follow the users.
> >
> >Also probably the craziest suggestion you have heard is for any user to be
> >able to see and responed to any email no matter who in the office it is
> >addressed to. What is the best way to set this up?
> >
> >Thank you for any help
> >Lonnie
>
> Lonnie,
>
> In simple terms, you need to setup a domain, and setup domain accounts for
> everybody. Using domain accounts, and roaming profiles, each user's settings
> will follow him wherever he works.
>
> Global group access to email is another subject. I worked with Lotus Notes for
> many years, and it is possible to provide this with the proper setup. Whether
> with Outlook, or whatever email client you use, I can't say. If your email
> client is Outlook, you will probably find better answers in
> microsoft.public.outlook.general. If another email client, then there is
> probably a similar support forum available to you.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck
> Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck sonic net.
>

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