File Server For Content Storage

Author: Walter Oliver

Published on October 30, 2007 by iisteam

Updated on October 30, 2007 by iisteam

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Overview 

Many shared hosting scenarios involve a remote file server that provides content storage for a number of Web sites.

Requirements and Articles 

These Web sites require:

  • A location for their content
  • Isolation from each other
  • A limit on using too much disk space

Articles in this section discuss recommendations for administrators working in such environments with Windows-based file servers.

In This Section

Separate Partitions for Improved Performance

Introduction On the file server, performance may be improved by separating the system and content partitions and physical hard drives. Setup The following setup is recommended: Use a unique partition and physical drive(s) for the system. Use a separate partition ...

Share and NTFS Permissions

Introduction The file server permissionsmust be carefully implemented to provide appropriate access to content. This involves locking down permissions on the share and physical folders. Permissions The following table lists permissions that were used for the ...

Directory Quotas and FSRM

Introduction Starting with Windows ServerĀ® 2003 R2, File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) offers advanced quota and directory management. The quota system can now be based on directories, rather than set by a Windows user. This enables a quick and convenient ...

SMB Command Registry Keys

Introduction On Windows servers, each connectionuses the identity ofa unique user to connect toanother server by using an SMB (Server Message Block) connection. A connection is used when you open a remote file share in Windows Explorer or via a net use command ...

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