How to network computers with windows 2003

Bucket19919 · 05-06-2007, 07:06 AM

Hello,
I am trying to set up a network. Basically I have 7 computers and it gets really frustrating keeping all of the 'my documents' for each user up to date. What i would like to have is something where all users have one account for the network so that when they log in they do not log into the workstation they are using but the server. Also i would like all of the my documents to be the same, like a school or college network. If you know what i mean. I have purchased windows server 2003 enterprise and have installed it on a new server. But now i do not know what to do.
So what do i need to set up on the server to make this happen e.g. server roles etc.
If anyone has any idea please could you contact me at:
BBri985@aol.com
Thankyou
Ben

**Aus_Karlos** · 05-06-2007, 07:43 AM

First you need to build yourself a server that runs a Server OS... You need to make a domain name for the server which then all other "client" pc's logon to.. You need to create account's on the server to which all other client pc's can log into.. Then all the my document should save on the server and they should be able to be retrieved by all other client pc's..... Carnt go into much more detail as thats all i know... lol

I have 4 pc's in my house and ive opted for the cheaper way by buying a wireless router and sharing my documents on the network...

05-06-2007, 07:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bucket19919 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	How to network computers with windows 2003 Hello, I am trying to set up a network. Basically I have 7 computers and it gets really frustrating keeping all of the 'my documents' for each user up to date. What i would like to have is something where all users have one account for the network so that when they log in they do not log into the workstation they are using but the server. Also i would like all of the my documents to be the same, like a school or college network. If you know what i mean. I have purchased windows server 2003 enterprise and have installed it on a new server. But now i do not know what to do. So what do i need to set up on the server to make this happen e.g. server roles etc. If anyone has any idea please could you contact me at: BBri985@aol.com Thankyou Ben

05-06-2007, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,886 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit My System	Re: How to network computers with windows 2003 First you need to build yourself a server that runs a Server OS... You need to make a domain name for the server which then all other "client" pc's logon to.. You need to create account's on the server to which all other client pc's can log into.. Then all the my document should save on the server and they should be able to be retrieved by all other client pc's..... Carnt go into much more detail as thats all i know... lol I have 4 pc's in my house and ive opted for the cheaper way by buying a wireless router and sharing my documents on the network...