New SBS2003 setup quagmire
- From: "Duff" <duff515(at)hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:14:42 -0400
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.
Realizing they were stuck they deleted the Users Shared Folder from the C:\
directory. Enter me!
QUESTIONS
1. Since the default share folder is gone (yes they did know how to empty
the recycle bin) how do I reset/reinstall it so it has the correct
settings/permissions so the Adding Users can create a home folder? Once that
is done is there an easy way redirect the newly added users folders and
shares to the D:\ drive? 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:\? The organization will be adding new users over the next couple months
and while I hope be in charge of this operation I'm wanting 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 or using DFS?
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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