Using a Server for File Storage
The easiest way to set up a file server is simply to connect a computer to the network and designate it as a server. Create one or more folders for shared files, and set the Permissions or Network Sharing characteristics to share files in the directories or folders with network users. If you're storing photos, music, or video files on the server, create one or more separate folders for those files, and set the permissions to read-only, allowing network users to open the files but not to change them. Figure 9-2 shows the Sharing tab that controls these settings in Windows XP. For more information about sharing files, see Chapter 12.
Figure 9-2. Set sharing permissions for the folder that holds the files you want to ...
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