I was wondering if there are any distinct advantages or disadvantages to using a nested file structure and restricting access and permissions, or use a load of mapped drives. If any one knows id be grateful if u would share this with me.

cheers in advance

 

errrr, ermmm, yeah the errr second one.

 

Mapped drives are fine, to a point, you have a finite number available to you.

I assume this is on a network of somekind? How many top level entry points do you have to have? Can you provide a point and allow people to drill down? What O/S are you using, if 2003 Server - look in to DFS.

 

another for the 2nd one....5,4,3,2,1..."Computer Related perhaps"?

 

just what i was thinking King RA

That paragraph just slapped me in the forehead and went straight over the top

 

Didn't see that he needed a new sofa?

 

nested file structure - easy to maintain.
mapped drives - easy to navigate.

You're best bet is to sort out the folder structure so that there is minimal traversal to find the files you want.

Create the structure based on function, not department. Look at what people DO, not who they work for.

Personally I avoid mapped drives - one for home, one for shared is all you really need.

Spend time getting the structure right will reap dividends.

 

thanks guys, decided to go with nested folders, olly k you planted the seed, kieran you sold it to me.

cheers