About working with files on Web servers and network servers
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You can create, copy, save, or manage folders and files that reside on network, Web, or FTP servers. Once you create shortcuts to these folders, you can work with the files in them just as though they were on your local computer. You can access these folders from:
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The Open and Save dialog boxes in Office programs.
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My Network Places (Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition).
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Network Neighborhood and Web Folders (Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98).
To find a network, FTP, or Web server that you can connect to, see your system administrator or Internet service provider.
Requirements for creating a shortcut to a folder on a network file server
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A network connection such as cabling and a network adapter card.
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A network server on which you have access rights to view and/or save files.
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The network path of the server; for example, \\server-name\c-drive.
Requirements for creating a shortcut to a folder on a
Web or FTP server
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An Internet connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Local Area Network.
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A Web or FTP server on which you have access rights to view and/or save files.
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The URL of the Web or FTP folder.
Where to create a shortcut to a folder on a Web server or network server
Both Windows and Office provide wizards for setting up shortcuts to folders on Web servers and network servers. However, the Office Add Network Place wizard is used for setting up shortcuts to folders on Web or FTP servers only. Therefore, if you want to:
Create a shortcut to a folder on a Web or
FTP server from an Office program
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Use the Office Add Network Place wizard.
Create a shortcut to a folder on your local area network
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In Windows 2000 or Windows Millennium Edition, use My Network Places.
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In Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 98, use Network Neighborhood.
Create a shortcut to a folder on a
Web or FTP server from Windows
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In Windows 2000 or Windows Millennium Edition, use My Network Places.
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In Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 98, use Web Folders.
Web server features available through shortcuts
Creating shortcuts to Web servers can get you access to many services ranging from simple storage space to easy-to-create custom Web sites. For example, SharePoint team Web sites, based on SharePoint Team Services from Microsoft, let you share libraries of files, discuss important issues online, and manage tasks for the whole team.
Some Internet service providers offer additional functionality and even customize the appearance of the shortcut. These Web sites have a wide variety of features for both office and home users. For example, home users will find that these sites are a great way to set up a photo gallery to share pictures with family and friends. The features that each ISP provides for these Web sites vary. A list of ISPs that provide these services is provided in the Office Tools on the Web catalog, available from the Add Network Place Wizard.
The shortcut indicates the type of folder that it points to:
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Shortcut to a Web or FTP server, or a SharePoint team Web site. |
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Shortcut to a Web site hosted by MSN. Other ISPs may have custom icons for shortcuts to sites they host. |
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Shortcut to a document library. |
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Shortcut to a shared folder on a network file server. |