Network share limit

[David K]

hi

I have a small network of 6 PCs running 2000 Pro, XP home and
XP pro. I have set them up to share each other's hard drives
and the network printers, and have run into the 10-share limit.

Is there a way to overcome this eg increase the limit to say 20 or 30?

I own Win 2000 Server but want to avoid using that.
NAS or linux are not options.

Experts Exchange claims to have a solution.
https://secure.experts-exchange.com...ing/Misc/Q_21556629.html?qid=21556629&submit=
Anyone know what it is? I'd pay the joining fee if I felt more confident.

David K
melbourne.au

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

You have to use your Windows 2000 server and purchase
the appropriate number of CALs.

 

[David K]

If push comes to shove I'll just use the linux
computers for all the file and printer sharing.

Seems a little silly, really.

 

[Kurt]

hi

I have a small network of 6 PCs running 2000 Pro, XP home and
XP pro. I have set them up to share each other's hard drives
and the network printers, and have run into the 10-share limit.

Is there a way to overcome this eg increase the limit to say 20 or 30?

I own Win 2000 Server but want to avoid using that.
NAS or linux are not options.

Experts Exchange claims to have a solution.
https://secure.experts-exchange.com...ing/Misc/Q_21556629.html?qid=21556629&submit=

Anyone know what it is? I'd pay the joining fee if I felt more confident.

David K
melbourne.au

I read the Experts Exchange solution - Use Linux! Actually they
mentioned a workaround where you could get XP to timeout idle sessions
very rapidly, so as long as there is a few seconds between user
accesses, that might do it without technically being in violation of
licensing (sort of like the way the "dual" computers get around this by
using very small timeslices so that technically only one user at a time
is connected).

But seriously, why not install your W2K Server and buy a few extra CALS?
You can get W2K CALs on eBay for next to nothing (W2K Server, too).
Also, I'd be curious to know why is Linux not an option? Any mainstream
Linux distro will install Samba as part of the OS installation and act
as a fileserver for as many connections as you need.

....kurt

 

[Phillip Windell]

Also, I'd be curious to know why is Linux not an option? Any mainstream Linux
distro will install Samba as part of the OS installation and act as a
fileserver for as many connections as you need.

Speaking for myself,...the problem with Linux is just the outright nuisance of
dealing with it and the way that it cannot handle dealing with the AD accounts
which causes the admin to create "duplicate" accounts/passwords locally on the
linux box to control access.
I assume that has never been overcome in a "clean" way?

--
Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
www.wandtv.com

The views expressed (as annoying as they are, and as stupid as they sound), are
my own and not those of my employer, or Microsoft, or anyone else associated
with me, including my cats.
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[David K]

I own windows 2000 server, which I have never used.
(It came with a system I bought).

I understand that it comes standard with 5 CALs, meaning
that 5 other PCs can simultaneously connect to it. Is that it?

When can I cheaply buy more licences? An ebay search
for CALs came up blank. I need up to 10 more simultaneous
connected PCs.

 

[Bob I]

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=CDW+Windows+2000+Server+CALS&btnG=Search

 

[Kurt]

Speaking for myself,...the problem with Linux is just the outright nuisance of
dealing with it and the way that it cannot handle dealing with the AD accounts
which causes the admin to create "duplicate" accounts/passwords locally on the
linux box to control access.
I assume that has never been overcome in a "clean" way?

Ya, it can be done. I've run into a few glitches, but as you say, it can
be a hassle. I guess it depends on the number of users. A standard samba
setup with local user accounts is the simplest to set up. But if the
organization has a 30-day password change policy or lots of users, that
would be unmanageable.

....kurt

 

[Kurt]

I own windows 2000 server, which I have never used.
(It came with a system I bought).

I understand that it comes standard with 5 CALs, meaning
that 5 other PCs can simultaneously connect to it. Is that it?

When can I cheaply buy more licences? An ebay search
for CALs came up blank. I need up to 10 more simultaneous
connected PCs.

Yes, W2K Server somes with 5 CALs standard. As with everything on eBay,
timimg is the key. We recently purchased 2 new W2K server licenses with
25 CAls for under $300.00.

With more than 10 users, it's time to start thinking about an Active
Directory. That will allow you to centrally manage user and computer
accounts, permissions, as well as apply policies to both users and
computers that are domain members.

....kurt