1. A Windows server with administrative rights.
2. A directory that you want to share.
1.) Sharing a folder
1. Create a folder
:
- Navigate to the directory where you want to create the folder to be shared.
- Right-click and select "New" > "Folder".
- Name the folder accordingly.
2. Right-click on the folder
:
- Right-click on the newly created folder.
- Select "Properties".
3. Configure sharing
:
- Switch to the "Sharing" tab.
- Click "Advanced sharing".
4. Share the folder
:
- Check the "Share this folder" box.
- Give the shared folder a name in the "Share name" field.
- Click "Permissions" to set the access rights.
5. Set permissions
:
- Select the users or groups that can access the folder.
- Set the appropriate permissions (read, write, full access).
- Click "Apply" and then "OK".
6. Confirm sharing
:
- Click Apply and OK to confirm the sharing settings.
- Close the folder properties.
2.) Configure access to the SMB folder
1. Allow network access
:
- Open the "Network and Sharing Center" (from the Control Panel or the Start menu).
- Go to "Change advanced sharing settings".
- Enable "Network discovery" and "File and printer sharing".
2. Check access settings
:
- Make sure the sharing settings are configured correctly, especially for the network profile (private or public) you are using.
3. Adjust firewall
:
- Open Windows Firewall settings.
- Allow network access for the File and Printer service if it is not already enabled.
3.) Connect folders over the network
1. Test sharing
:
- Go to another computer on the network.
- Open "File Explorer" and enter the IP address or server name followed by a backslash ( "\\servername" or "\\IP address" ) in the address bar.
- Find the shared folder and test access.
2. Map a network drive
:
- Right-click on "This PC" or "Computer" in File Explorer.
- Select "Map network drive".
- Select a drive letter and enter the path to the share (e.g. "\\servername\sharename" ).
- Click "Finish".
4.) Important notes:
- Permissions
: Make sure that the correct user or group permissions are set to avoid unauthorized access.
- Security
: It is advisable to use strong passwords and encryption if necessary to protect the data.
With these steps, you have successfully created and shared an SMB folder on a Windows Server.
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