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tjodense
Apr 27, 2022Copper Contributor
Map to networksdrive
Hi We have a SharePoint page with a lot of files that I would like to map to a network drive. I have tried to do these things https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/map-a-network-drive-to-a-sh...
Paul_HK_de_Jong
Apr 28, 2022Iron Contributor
tjodense
You basically have the following options:
a. map network drive.
As @David_Petree mentioned this has serious drawbacks.
b. use OneDrive for Business client
If you use "files on demand" you can to some extend limit the amount of data being stored locally.
Note: the local data is outside your control. if the user leaves the organization the data will remain available locally.
c. use 3rd part apps that mimic Windows Explorer in a browser (example)
d. use client-side tools that extend Windows Explorer functionality to expose SharePoint content. see overview at Collab365
e. adopt the strategic direction from Microsoft and use the browser to access SharePoint
f. use Edge (requires config changes on SharePoint Online and the client computers to work)
Choose the option that suits your requirements best.
tjodense
Apr 28, 2022Copper Contributor
1000 Thanks you for your input. Very interesting reading. I definitely do not want to use network drives. Thanks for all the great input. It's just first class help on this site.