Windows Server 2012 - one user logging on many computers

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I am a newby to Windows Server World. I want to setup company's network (around 7 computers and 15 employees) like this: - all computers joined to my domain - every employee having his own user account - every employee being able to log into any company computer with his domain credentials - every logged in user having access to his personal files from any computer within domain (and, if possible, also having his own settings such us dekstop icons, dekstop wallpaper etc - to create impression that he is always on the same computer even though it is a different one in a different office). - have a printer connected to all computers via network

My question is - is it possible with Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials? And if so - I would be grateful for any hits as I don't even know where to start looking for answers.

Cheers, Kate.

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 30 '14 at 21:40

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Yes, this is possible. It's a very standard setup. If you don't know where to start, I'd suggest hiring someone if you need this done quickly and/or correctly.

This site is intended for people who are already, to some degree, systems administrators in a professional position, and it doesn't sound like you are - which is why my advice is to find someone qualified.

answered Jun 30 '14 at 21:40

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Does Essentials support all that (folder redirection, etc)? – Michael Hampton Jun 30 '14 at 21:42
@MichaelHampton - Yep. For a single domain environment you can basically think of it like plain ol' Windows Server. – Evan Anderson Jul 01 '14 at 00:19

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 01 '14 at 11:06

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After more research I found that the answer to my quiestion is Roaming User Profiles. In case any one else is facing similar problem. And here is how to configure it http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj649079.aspx

answered Jul 01 '14 at 11:06

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