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    1.

    Configure File Sharing on Windows Server


    a. Set Up File Sharing:
    1. Open Server Manager:
    o Click on the Server Manager icon from the taskbar or Start menu.
    2. Add the File and Storage Services Role (if not already installed):
    o In Server Manager, click on Manage > Add Roles and Features.
    o Follow the wizard to add the File and Storage Services role.
    3. Create a Shared Folder:
    o Open File Explorer and navigate to the location where you want
    to create the shared folder.
    o Right-click in the directory and select New > Folder to create a
    new folder.
    4. Share the Folder:
    o Right-click the folder you want to share and select Properties.
    o Go to the Sharing tab.
    o Click Advanced Sharing....
    o Check the box labeled Share this folder.
    o Optionally, you can click on Permissions to configure which users
    or groups can access the folder and their permissions (Read,
    Change, Full Control).
    5. Apply and Confirm:
    o Click Apply and then OK to close the dialogs.

    2. Access the Shared Folder


    a. From a Windows Client Computer:
    1. Open File Explorer:
    o Open File Explorer from the taskbar or Start menu.
    2. Access Network:
    o Click on Network in the navigation pane on the left.
    3. Find the Server:
    o Look for the server name under the Network section.
    o Double-click the server name to see the list of shared folders.
    4. Access the Shared Folder:
    o Click on the shared folder to access its contents. If prompted,
    enter credentials with permission to access the folder.
    3. Manage Permissions and Security
    a. Set NTFS Permissions:
    1. Right-click the Folder:
    o Right-click the shared folder and select Properties.
    2. Go to the Security Tab:
    o Click the Security tab to set NTFS permissions.
    3. Edit Permissions:
    o Click Edit to modify permissions for users and groups. Set
    permissions for read, write, and execute as needed.
    b. Set Share Permissions:
    1. Go to Sharing Tab:
    o In the folder’s Properties dialog, go to the Sharing tab.
    2. Advanced Sharing:
    o Click on Advanced Sharing... and then Permissions to set share-
    specific permissions.
    4. Map a Network Drive (Optional)
    1. Open File Explorer:
    o Open File Explorer.
    2. Map Network Drive:
    o Click on This PC and then on Map network drive in the ribbon.
    3. Specify Drive Letter and Folder Path:
    o Choose a drive letter and enter the network path of the shared
    folder (e.g., \\ServerName\SharedFolder).
    4. Finish:
    o Click Finish to map the network drive and access it easily from
    This PC.
    By following these steps, you can efficiently share and manage files on a Windows Server within
    a local network.
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