I need help on creating a file sharing network for a dispatching program I have?

Question

I need help on how to make a network for a dispatching program that I have

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I have 3 dispatchers, and they are all at different areas, and I want to create a network where they can all share the same information on this one program on all their computers. So I think this would be called a file sharing network. But I'm unsure.

Answer 1

Be sure :)

You could do it.

Set up an ftp server, and give access to it to your dispatchers to upload/download files.

another, more secured way, are to create vpn network between all dispatchers and use standard windows shared folders technology

you could also decide to base it on https server with php scripts to process information, to stay more automated and crossplatform

Answer 2

Hi,

  Without complicated trusts, all the computers would need to be in the same domain or workgroup to get permissions correct (and connected by the same infrastructure for most intents and purposes).  Otherwise, you would have to host the application on a server that all could remotely log into.  If it's just data you're sharing, I would consider using Google Docs to have 1 copy of the info and have access for everyone.  Google will let you set up multiple users for it.

Sorry I couldn't be more specific.

-Chad.

Answer 3

nice web site by the way but which ever one of the 2 above or combination of the 2 be sure to have a backup for the system my local PD had the "NEW" 911 system "SIC" installed but no backup and it crashed they had to drive 60 miles to get a recovery disc and lost most of their info  but hey I was a civilian and what did Iknow

Answer 4

You need to set up a secure VPN Virtual Private Network:

VPN technology is extremely useful in organizations with a lot of remote users, but it can be somewhat complicated to set up. This guide will walk you step-by-step through the process.

http://searchexchange.techtarget.com/new...

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Open the Windows Control Panel.

Open the Network Connections item in Control Panel. A list of existing dial-up and LAN connections will appear.

Choose the 'Create a new connection' item from the left-hand side of the window. The Windows XP New Connection Wizard will appear on the screen.

First click Next to begin the wizard, then choose the 'Connect to the network at my workplace' item from the list and click Next.

On the Network Connection page of the wizard, choose the 'Virtual Private Network connection' option and click Next.

Enter a name for the new VPN connection in the 'Company Name' field and click Next. The name chosen need not match the name of an actual business.

Choose an option on the 'Public Network' screen and click Next. The default option, 'Automatically dial this initial connection' can be used if the VPN connection will always be initiated when the computer is not already connected to the Internet. Otherwise, choose the 'Do not dial the initial connection' option. This option requires that the public Internet connection be established first, before this new VPN connection will be initiated.

Enter the name or IP address of the VPN remote access server to connect to, and click Next. Company network administrators will provide this information.

Choose an option on the "Connection Availability" screen and click Next. The default option, 'My Use Only,' ensures that Windows will make this new connection available only to the currently logged on user. Otherwise, choose the 'Anyone's use' option.

Click Finish to complete the wizard. The new VPN connection information has been saved.

Tips:

While no practical limits exist on what may be entered in the 'Company Name' field, choose a connection name that will be easy to recognize later.

Take special care to key the VPN server name/IP address data correctly. The Windows XP wizard does not automatically validate this server information.

What You Need:

Computer running Microsoft Windows XP

Host name and/or IP address of a VPN remote access server

VPN Tutorial:

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/vpn/a...

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