File sharing 1

[iolair]

I have two users who are trying to access the same file at the same time. This used to work on our old servers (unix) but won't on Windows. One gets a "read-only" message. I understand that we don't want to confuse the server as to which file version to save, and which user gets priority, but have I got this setup correctly? Each user has full control on the share, and each one has read, write, create, and modify on the file. It's a database file, and the file is marked "shareable" in the database system.

 

[58sniper]

The 'read only' prompt is correct, and by design. Only one can open the file for editing at any given time.

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[iolair]

So, I guess I need to build a Unix server to put the database on?

Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer

 

[pagy]

What database is it? I had something similar once and found a workaround but I can't find it in my notes at the moment.... Maybe if you tell me what DB it is a light bulb will go off over my head ;-)

Paul
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[Titleist]

If it's an Access database you can point the users to a Workgroup file to open it, that way multiple users can modify it at the same time.

john

 

[iolair]

It's Visual FoxPro.

Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer

 

[pagy]

Hmmmm, no light bulbs going off I'm afraid, but I'd say you have it set up right going by what you've said. Maybe it's something to do with oplocks though??

Configuring opportunistic locking in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296264/en-us

Paul
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[iolair]

Aha! That's what I'm looking for - Paul, you hit the nail on the head! Thanks!

Iolair MacWalter
Network Engineer

 

[pagy]

Glad to be of service :

Paul
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