Re: New SBS2003 setup quagmire
- From: "Duff" <duff515(at)hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 20:40:53 -0400
Hi Frank,
Taking your advice I reinstalled SBS with the 15 GB partition and everything
went well with specifying where I wanted the default share folder to be
located. Adding my users went without a hitch and the respective folders
populated the default share. I have created a TestGuest user to the domain
and will be using this account to attempt further configuration before I
actually force the users to log on through the server. I'm sure to have more
posts there but they will be in a new thread!
Thanks again Frank!
Duff
"Frank McCallister SBS MVP" <anonymous> wrote in message
news:OTeZKr9lFHA.576@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi Duff
>
> If I read you right this server is not in production yet. If this is the
> case I would start over and boot from the Dell bootable Server assistant
CD
> and and repartition C: at 15 GB. At the completion of the first reboot
after
> SBS CD1 is installed stop the install temporarily and format the D drive
> (rename CD to E) and then on reboot you can continue install and select
> where to put your Data and Users etc. Alternatively you can move Data
using
>
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sbs/2003/maintain/movedata.mspx
> after install. If server is in production you can use the move data link
and
> I am unsure if it will work since the folders are gone from C but it
might!
> Certainly worth a try.
>
> --
> Frank McCallister SBS MVP
> COMPUMAC
> "Duff" <duff515(at)hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:unhbaB8lFHA.1148@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > 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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