Its a workstation and while they may have a limited budget and no need for a server, windows clients are not designed to be used this way. I like how you keep referring to the server, that doesn't exist as well, the client wants to scan on the server - there isn't one. Good point, a NAS would probably do the trick.
I agree, a server OS is probably overkill for such a small shop. I'm fairly confident we are running up against the 20 concurrent connection limit but would like to have a way to show the owner since he'll want to know why. As I think about this more I'm thinking netstat is what I want. Is that the best option or is there a better way? I'm fairly confident we are running up against the 20 concurrent connection limit but would like to have a way to show the owner.
I would worry less about confirming they are reaching a limit and explain the issues with the licensing and why a desktop is not suitable as a server. While those are both true, sometimes the boss just won't care. Showing "This is failing because X" may be the only way. Yeah, many people don't care if it isn't an official server OS. Only that it works and is cheaper. If I can show that it's not working because it is cheaper then I can convinced him to get a NAS or a real server.
Related to this topic, I noticed the Windows 7 box they are using to host files has IPv6 enabled. For purposes of what counts as a concurrent connection is that one or two? If they count separately then each PC would have two concurrent connections and that could easily consume all I'm still going to encourage them to go with a better solution but would like to know for my own information.
The list in Computer Management is the one that matters for the concurrent connection count, as far as Share limits are concerned.
To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Laplink Software, Inc. Neil Laplink. Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. Hello, One of our clients is using Windows 7 Pro as a pseudo-server.
Thanks, Brian. Best Answer. Pure Capsaicin. DragonsRule This person is a verified professional. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. View this "Best Answer" in the replies below ». Popular Topics in Windows 7. Spiceworks Help Desk. I am unclear on what constitutes a concurrent connection.
Is one connection simply having a mapped drive from that machine or does it have to be open? Does it count as one connection if you have a file open from the file share? Does it count as multiple connections if you have more than one file open? Does it count as a connection if you are mapped to a printer or does it only count as a connection at the moment you are printing? I would appreciate it if someone could clarify it for me. The number of users connected to the mapped drive no red cross in My Computer equals number of connections.
One user who has opened multiple files opened counts as one connection only but limited to 16, files per user. Same as a , number of users connected to the printer no red cross equals number of connections.
A single user can have up to 16, files opened in a session but will still be counted as one connection. Can you please elaborate what do you mean by " So if I change all the connections to use one account"? If you meant all users using the same credentials, I'm not sure about the licenses but this is not recommended for data integrity purposes. Hope it helps! Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro?
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