Options for sharing the WAN folder
Options for sharing the WAN folder
they're currently using SMB for file sharing, which makes transfers very slow even with fast internet. copying files between servers and editing remains inefficient. i've tried suggesting some adjustments to their it team, but they're interested in solutions that could improve speed without major changes. switching to NFS or another protocol would mean re-uploading everything, which isn't ideal. most resources recommend using SCP or WinSCP for secure transfers, but training staff to edit locally is another option. there seems to be no clear technology that fully replaces the block model with a true file-streaming approach in Windows environments.
Hello walilkoa, (On-Site): How is the file access, editing, and saving on the SMB performing? - No issues with other files or servers, overall good performance? - Off-Site: Is this issue limited to a particular network path or server(s)? - Also affecting remote employees? Many possible reasons could be involved, but I’d start by checking the overall network from the On-Site side, performance stats, and see if the problem lies within (On-Site) or extends to (Off-Site) via VPN. Just a note, it’s a bit off-topic but relevant—during COVID-19, ISPs prioritized network access, which some remote workers noticed when connecting to corporate servers through VPN. Hopefully, you can identify the root cause and ensure smooth remote work without the old dial-up feeling. Regards, Elsa Ballerina