New to server 2003, and need some help

[cegha]

Ok, so im using server 2003 now, and i need to know how to share files over a LAN. With XP Pro, you just set all the computers on the same workgroup and access them. Now with server i set both computers (my XP Pro computer, and my server 2003 computer) to the same workgroup. I can see my server 2003 computer and when i click it it asks me for a username and password, i have tried using "Administrator" and the password for that account but it doesn't work. There are no other users on the computer, so how exactly do i access files over my LAN on my server 2003 computer.

My other question is about the file server. What i understand a file server to be is a server that "serves" files, and therefore lets me access them from wherever i want. What i want to be able to do is access them from at school. I setup the file server through the wizard, but i have no idea how to access it. If someone could help me on that i would appreciate it.

Please help me with these two problems, im only 16, so i may require additional help. (I want to persue a career in IT typed stuff i find it so interesting =) Therefore im learning all sorts of stuff.

 

[basst]

Do you have anything shared on your server? For example a folder

 

[Teknoratti]

The easiest way to probably get to your files from school is to set up an FTP server in IIS. I used to do this all the time. The reason you cant get to your system is probably because your sitting behing a router, lets say dlink or linsys thats giving you a private ip address of 192.168.x.x

These addresses are not routable, therefore you will not be able to access them from school or anywhere on the outside world. on the router should be a feature called Network Address Translation which will take the incoming / outgoing requests and translates them into the public ip from your ISP, which is sort of what it does now by default but if someone types in ftp://ftp.yourftpsite.com the router will not know how to get it to your system once inside.

Since your computers are in a workgroup and you shared folders, when the authentication box comes up you will have to use the username and password of the system that the folder resides on. Since workgroups only have the SAM information from its local systems there is no thought of domain usernames and passwords.

Keep practicing, buy a few Microsoft books and learn. This is not a bad field, but you have to stay on top of the latests technology, and learn fundamentals.

 

[cegha]

<i>Do you have anything shared on your server? For example a folder</i>

Yes, my E drive

<i>The easiest way to probably get to your files from school is to set up an FTP server in IIS. I used to do this all the time. The reason you cant get to your system is probably because your sitting behing a router, lets say dlink or linsys thats giving you a private ip address of 192.168.x.x</i>

Yes im using a linksys, and i kno my ip's are set as 192.168.1.100 etc. I know what my actual ip is, that was assigned by my ISP.

<i>Since your computers are in a workgroup and you shared folders, when the authentication box comes up you will have to use the username and password of the system that the folder resides on. Since workgroups only have the SAM information from its local systems there is no thought of domain usernames and passwords.</i>

I don't really understand this. What do you mean use the username and password of the system that the folder resides on? Like my username and oassword for my account on that machine? If so i have already tried that. I don't really understand the last part about SAM information and domain usernames and passwords. If you could please explain it a little more. Thnx for the help.

 

[cegha]

um, bump. I still need to figure out why it's asking me for a username and password, when i try to access it as a workgroup computer, or how to at least make it so it won't ask for a username and password.

 

[padraignotlad]

I'm a network admin for an Engineering firm. I have only been doing this for 6 years. I learned 75% of what I know, from just messing around. I just really look at things, and try to think logically. The more you are familiar with things, the better you will understand it. So don't be afraid to make a settings change. The computer will not blow up. Keep your data backed up, and have fun. By screwing things up, I always want to get back to where I was, and figure out what I did wrong. If you really do like it, you'll push, and before you know it, you'll be reading every KB article, or Technote you can find. School is good too. I'm just not as fortunate to be able to afford all of it. So I read alot.
You're best resource are sites like this one. There are hundreds. Also, don't be afraid of the F1 key. Microsoft help has gotten much better than the Windows 95/98 days.
Oh yeah, and Google. Google rocks!

For this problem, I would start by becoming familiar with your manual to your router. If you don't have it...remember "the internet" go to thier website. You can get manuals etc for just about anything. Usually in .pdf.
Then install IIS on your computer. That stands for Internet Information Systems.

Also, Right-click on "My Computer" and select Manage.
This is the place that's got all the settings for sharing, security, etc. Remember F1.

Oh yeah, and you'll have to register a domain name.
I used this place, and had good luck. Easy, Cheap, and the control I was looking for.
Good luck!