Remote File Browsing on Windows Server 2012 CORE

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2014-07
  • Frank Thornton

    Is there a way to remotely browse files on SERVER-CORE?

    I want to copy over some ISOs over for HYPER-V from the NAS so that I can boot them up in HYPER-V.

    Not sure how to do that or how to browse and access files remotely.

    Do I have to do this via powershell?

    • Answers
  • EliadTech

    You can do so by enabling WinRM on that server and then connect using powershell.

    If you've installed before the file services than you'd be able to simply navigate to C$ share.
    There are also a few more options I can think of, but they require 3rd-party utilities (like VNC or SSH Server).

    In any case, you'll need to configure that on the server before you can access it..


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  • SuperDuck

    I'm looking for an alternative to FTP for transferring big files between 2 windows PCs.

    In this case;

    • The local PC is windows 7
    • The remote PC is windows 2003 SBS

    Due to some problems can't install MS FTP this time. I can install a free FTP server, but I'm looking for an alternative to FTP, so I can use it for different machines.

    I think it's not possible with the free LogMeIn. But I'm not sure if resumable file transfer is possible with the free TeamViewer (if it is, then great! :)


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  • Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams

    Install sshd and rsync, then you can use rsync from the other machine.

  • nhinkle

    Microsoft Robocopy is built in to Windows, and works somewhat similarly to rsync. It has support for resuming interrupted file transfers, and can also choose which files to copy based on which files have been updated and other criteria. This solution would prevent you from needing to use any third-party tools. You would need to be able to map a network drive between the two computers though, so if it's across the internet, you would need to forward the appropriate ports or use some sort of SSH or VPN solution.

  • SuperDuck

    Tried Teamviewer, it supports resume for downloads, doesn't need any installation / admin rights, doesn't need NAT mapping, and is free for non-commercial use.

  • user59510

    You could also try click2copy.com which is completely browser based file transfer service and totally free. It also supports resuming(see faq).

    Hope it helps.