I'm trying to setup a network for a client of mine.
I need to make this network setup somewhat like this badly typed diagram:
Main Server
|
domain through vpn
|
Server
/ \
PC1 PC2
\
Printer
So basically, the secondary server connects through a vpn to the main server for files/db access and stuff like that. then PC1 and PC2 use files that live on the hdd of the secondary server. and of course, pc1 needs to access pc2's printer. I've got all that working, except, to connect to the secondary server's shared folder, i need to enter a username and password. That wont work for the software thats being used.
Is there any way to remove that password lock?
Any help is appreciated.
Best Answer
You can enable anonymous network access to your share.Thus this is security flaw and strongly not recommended (unless you have well known home network).
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755781%28v=ws.10%29.aspx#BKMK_Local :
To enable anonymous access on a local workstation or server computer
Next step is to grant access for "Everyone" on share level and filesystem level.
After that you will be able to access folder anonymously, thus without any authentication.
This is just alternative, in your situation I would recommend billc.cn's answer.