Server software for file management

Meadras
Member

139

09-18-2016, 08:03 AM

Looking for a file server solution suitable for a Windows 10 laptop.
Requirements: installable, compatible specs—Intel Atom N550 dual-core @1.5GHz, ~700MB RAM, 200GB storage, free or open-source, optional internet access.
It shouldn’t be overly fast but should function properly on the given hardware.
Any suggestions you have?

Meadras

09-18-2016, 08:03 AM #1

PMX305
Member

183

09-18-2016, 10:16 AM

Share the folders using Samba. It seems you want something lighter than Windows built-in features.

PMX305

09-18-2016, 10:16 AM #2

Share the folders using Samba. It seems you want something lighter than Windows built-in features.

jesse_64
Member

108

09-18-2016, 06:41 PM

Windows includes capabilities to share network drives during development.

jesse_64

09-18-2016, 06:41 PM #3

Windows includes capabilities to share network drives during development.

PBgamez
Junior Member

09-18-2016, 07:58 PM

Available FTP tools include ALFTP Cerberus, FTP Server CrushFTP, Filezilla, SFTPPlus, and setting up shared folders via Samba on internal networks.

PBgamez

09-18-2016, 07:58 PM #4

Available FTP tools include ALFTP Cerberus, FTP Server CrushFTP, Filezilla, SFTPPlus, and setting up shared folders via Samba on internal networks.

ADIR_4444
Senior Member

417

09-27-2016, 05:05 AM

Are you intending to connect this file server solely within your local network or also outside of it? If restricted to your local network, utilize the built-in Windows tools. For broader access, consider configuring a FileZilla server, with further details available here.

ADIR_4444

09-27-2016, 05:05 AM #5

Dexzy_Flems
Junior Member

10-01-2016, 06:21 AM

Open the built-in share option in the folders properties. This method utilizes an SMB share.

Dexzy_Flems

10-01-2016, 06:21 AM #6

Open the built-in share option in the folders properties. This method utilizes an SMB share.

TorcikPL
Member

177

10-18-2016, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the update. After some adjustments to the permissions, everything is functioning properly. It's working well now!

TorcikPL

10-18-2016, 12:00 AM #7

Thanks for the update. After some adjustments to the permissions, everything is functioning properly. It's working well now!

Kitten645321
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181

10-18-2016, 05:38 PM

200gb for a file server seems limited. Also, placing it on a laptop isn't advisable because it would require constant operation so users can upload files. The best solution I've discovered is setting up a network drive. This works in Windows 10, but I'm using Windows Server 2012 R2 instead.

Kitten645321

10-18-2016, 05:38 PM #8

PheonixMMC
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174

10-31-2016, 07:04 PM

It's even more useful because you can connect the network share to any computer in your home, and you can also create a private VPN to access the shares remotely.

PheonixMMC

10-31-2016, 07:04 PM #9

It's even more useful because you can connect the network share to any computer in your home, and you can also create a private VPN to access the shares remotely.