Transfer Files Using Microsoft File Sharing for Windows
Microsoft File Sharing (using the underlying SMB/CIFS protocol) is a software application that allows Windows or Macintosh and Unix computers to interact with each other. It creates a connection from the Win/Mac client to the Unix server, allowing you to see directories on the server as if they were on the client computer.
This article applies to: Managed Servers
The Microsoft File Sharing software that is part of Windows uses a SMB/CIFS protocol. The following procedures describe using Microsoft File Sharing for SMB/CIFS file transfer. You can also download and install other SMB/CIFS software. If you choose to use different SMB/CIFS software, follow the instructions for the software you're using.
Set up a Server Connection
- Click
- In the left side of the window, under Other Places, click
- In the left side of the window, under Network Tasks, click
- The Add Network Place wizard starts. Click .
- Click
- In the Internet or network address box, type the address for the server, for example https://www.server_name/folder_name, and then click
- In the User Name box, enter your user name for this server, and then in the Password box, enter your password for this server. Click
- Enter a name for the server or accept the suggestion, and then click
- Click
The next time you need to transfer files, you can connect directly to this server using the options you chose. For instructions, see Transfer Files Using Microsoft File Sharing.
Transfer Files Using Microsoft File Sharing
- Click , and then click
- Double click the server you set up in the previous procedure.
- When prompted, enter your user name for this server, and then in the Password box, enter your password for this server. Click . A window displaying the server folder you connected to opens. You can drag and drop or copy and paste to transfer files between your computer and the server.
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