May 09 2022 09:39 AM
Hello,
We are trying to set up a filesharing system for our group in which files are stored and accessed through a local server, instead of through the cloud. Is it possible to achieve that through OneDrive? Or is it only possible to store and share files on the cloud?
Ideally, we would have a situation where the files are stored on our local server, and when a client in our network requests access, they download the file directly from that server, without going through the cloud as an intermediate.
If not, does anybody know of some way to achieve this?
Thanks!
May 09 2022 11:41 AM
Hi @Yugen2330 ,
you should look into migrating your file to SharePoint Online. Check it out here: SharePoint, Team Collaboration Software Tools (microsoft.com)
You can also create hybrid environment as well: Explore SharePoint Server hybrid - SharePoint Server | Microsoft Docs
May 09 2022 02:13 PM
May 09 2022 03:24 PM
This sounds like what I need, despite the drawbacks you mentioned. How do I go about doing that? Is it something in the OneDrive settings, or should I set up an external program for that?
May 09 2022 05:55 PM
@Yugen2330 it's really got nothing to do with OneDrive. You're just sharing its server folder e.g. via a mapped drive.
I do this at home with my media server. Music files live inside OneDrive or Dropbox folder on server but the folder is shared out on local network.
However note that users should not create long path names through nested folders that are longer than OneDrive sync limits.
May 10 2022 02:54 AM
May 10 2022 03:15 AM