multiuser access in local network limited to 10 persons (WinXP Pr

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Please help.
I have problem. I'm using Win XP Prof in small network (about 20 computers).
I must share some files and folders on my PC to other users.
Problem is, that only 10 users at one time can use files on my PC and no more.

What should I do to boost this limitation to 20 users?
 
Hi Marchos,

The simultaneous connection limit of 10 is by design in XP Pro:
Inbound connections limit in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314882

In order to boost this limitation you would have to replace XP Pro on your
"server" with a server OS, such as Windows Small Business Server 2003.



Regards,
 
Marchos said:
Please help.
I have problem. I'm using Win XP Prof in small network (about 20 computers).
I must share some files and folders on my PC to other users.
Problem is, that only 10 users at one time can use files on my PC and no more.

What should I do to boost this limitation to 20 users?
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Install a Windows server and purchase the required number
of CALs (Client Access Licences).
 
Pegasus (MVP) said:
Install a Windows server and purchase the required number
of CALs (Client Access Licences).
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Or install a Linux server for nothing (other than the cost of the hardware)
 
HMMMM....
isn't there any other way to boost it?
I know that way but its very expensive for me and I don't have enough money.
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Regards
Marchos


Patti MacLeod said:
Hi Marchos,

The simultaneous connection limit of 10 is by design in XP Pro:
Inbound connections limit in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314882

In order to boost this limitation you would have to replace XP Pro on your
"server" with a server OS, such as Windows Small Business Server 2003.



Regards,
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Marchos said:
HMMMM....
isn't there any other way to boost it?
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that my friend is not legal (!) as per license agreement,
replace with a server OS is you only way forward !
I know that way but its very expensive for me and I don't have enough money.
Click to expand...
 
Gordon said:
Or install a Linux server for nothing (other than the cost of the
hardware)
Click to expand...

Don't forget to add the cost of the Linux training! Trust me, a Windows
server is cheaper. ROTFL!
 
OK OK !!
I asked only.
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Marchos


Edwin vMierlo said:
that my friend is not legal (!) as per license agreement,
replace with a server OS is you only way forward !
Click to expand...
 
BillW50 said:
Don't forget to add the cost of the Linux training! Trust me, a Windows
server is cheaper. ROTFL!
Click to expand...


If the OP has no experienced staff on windows server EITHER, then Linux is
STILL cheaper. By far.
 
Gordon said:
If the OP has no experienced staff on windows server EITHER, then
Linux is STILL cheaper. By far.
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In most locales there are more Windows consultants than Linux consultants.
Generally it's cheaper to hire someone who knows Windows. Here it can be as
much as $50 per hour cheaper. The time to setup a Linux server vs. a Windows
server is about the same if the consultant knows what they are doing. Once
set up, especially Windows SBS 2003, the server can be administered remotely
at very little cost. Try getting some quotes for someone to setup a Linux
server with all the same features as SBS 2003 and one year of support. If
you can find someone who can actually set up Linux to do the same things
(i.e. RWW, OWA, SharePoint equivalents) I think you'll be surprised at what
they charge. Even just to set up a file and print server in Linux the price
would be about the same as a basic SBS 2003 install. If you have someone
technically competent on staff then Linux is cheaper. If not it's anybody's
guess depending on the talent available locally.
 
Marchos said:
Please help.
I have problem. I'm using Win XP Prof in small network (about 20 computers).
I must share some files and folders on my PC to other users.
Problem is, that only 10 users at one time can use files on my PC and no more.

What should I do to boost this limitation to 20 users?
Click to expand...


Purchase a server with a server operating system.


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