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A file server is a computer attached to a network that has the primary purpose of providing a location for shared disk access, i.e. shared storage of computer files (such as documents, sound files, photographs, movies, images, databases, etc.) that can be accessed by the clients that are attached to the same computer network.

The term server highlights the role of the machine in the client–server scheme, where the clients are the endpoints using the storage. A file server is not intended to perform computational tasks, and does not run programs on behalf of its clients. It is designed primarily to enable the storage and retrieval of data while the computation is carried out by the workstations.

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Fileserver no writeaccess with ubuntu but windows

i have no write writing permission on the fileserver, the user has all priviliges. Its working fine with windows! There i can write, but on my ubuntu 10.10 only reading. i've mounted the drive with this command in my fstab: //10.20.30.40/Austausch…
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What Linux server distro is best for a dedicated webserver and a file server?

I just wanted to know which Linux server distro is most compatible/stable for a dedicated Web Server and a separate dedicated File server. And also please suggest me for a file server what would be best (in a sense of performance, security, and…
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What is an effective file server setup?

I know this question may be fairly simple, but because it seems to be common knowledge, I cannot find anything on the topic. There are many different file servers available, but I am trying to figure out what would be most effective. I am trying to…
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btrfs vs. ZFS on a Ubuntu file server

I have a server which is running Ubuntu (Server Edition), and its main job is serving files through FTP (vsftpd) and AFP (netatalk). My /srv directory is starting to fill up, and I need to add more hard drives. Because its technology is outdated for…
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Hardware recommendations / parts list for a modern, quiet ZFS NAS box - 2011-Feb edition

I want to build some really reliable storage for my data, and it seems that ZFS is the only filesystem at the moment that does live checksumming. That rules out DroboPro, so I'm looking to building a quiet ZFS NAS that would start with 4 2TB or…
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Windows 7 ssh file server

I have looked at the other posts, but have not quite found an answer. I have a question about windows file sharing over SSH. I have copssh installed and it is working for Remote desktop connections. I have port 22 forwarded on my router etc. I…
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Setup a local file server for two networks

Hi I would like to setup a local linux file server (using centos and samba) that can be accessed by two independent local networks in the same house. I have 2 networks on the same floor which have Windows 7 computers, but the networks are split as…
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Cost of storing many files on a fileserver

I need to store a lot of data contained in SQLite databases on a file server. I have the opportunity to split the data up into many files. This means that there is less risk of a large part of the data getting corrupted, is easier to move. Less…
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Strange File-Server I/O Spikes - What Is Causing This?

I am currently having a problem with a small Linux server that is providing file-sharing services to four Windows 7 32-bit clients. The server is an AMD PhenomX3 with two Western Digital 10EADS (1TB) drives, attached to a Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3…
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What solutions exist for retaining all files on file server (despite any deletions/changes)?

I am looking for some way to archive all files on our network drive. The files that would be retained are on a single volume on a single file server, which is currently about 800 gigs total. I would like to be able to retain a copy of every file…
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HP Proliant ML110 G6 as first file server (RAID)?

Bit of a noobie and this will be the 1st server hardware I have purchased. We are a small design studio and I am about to buy our 1st server. I have successfully run Ubuntu on an old PC which has acted as our file server untill now. I am keenly…
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windows 2003 - Backup File server

Witch is the way to backup file server including directory structure and file permissions? For now, I'm backing up on DVD the files directly, but I want to backup also the Security ACL, It is possible?
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avg file server edition, how many connections?

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? Hello, We have antivirus for all workstations except our file server. I was checking AVG File Server Edition but I didn't understand what do they mean by asking number of…
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Convert an old PC to Ubuntu File Server

I have an old PC (P-III 550Mhz, 512MB RAM) which has reliably served as my local development server for years. I now want give it this box additional role of a file server for network backups, by using RAID 1 with two 2TB SATA Hard Drives for…
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FIle Services Resource Manager alternative for Windows Web Server 2008

We need to provide disk quota managment for specific folders. On our hosting server Windows Web Server edition is installed. It has not File Server role that is why I cannot use FIle Services Resource Manager. Is there any alternative product (it…
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