Hello is there a way to set up a map drive on a pc with a user logged in as a local user however the map drive refers to a domain joined pc. Can I assign permissions to be kept by the map drive so that when the local user restarts pc the map drive will connect automatically using the saved domain credentials ?

Hi there When mapping the drive the network drive to the user computer check the option "Reconnect at logon". This option will make sure that will be connected again when he logs back in agaian to same computer. However if you want to map the drive to the user computer whenever he logs into any computer then you need to set Home folder in AD. Here are the steps to do it. Open Active directory usres and computers snap-in. now find the user and open properties. Go to profile tab and under Home folder select connect to, select drive letter and mention the path. Now click ok. That should help. thanks DineshPlease vote if my answer helped you.

Hello is there a way to set up a map drive on a pc with a user logged in as a local user however the map drive refers to a domain joined pc. Can I assign permissions to be kept by the map drive so that when the local user restarts pc the map drive will connect automatically using the saved domain credentials ? Batch File - Copy it to the startup folder MapDrive.bat @echo off TITLE "Logon Script" ECHO Mapping Network Drive... net use \\server /u:domain\username P@ssw0rd IF EXIST [drive]: exit net use [drive]: \\server\share\folder /PERSISTENT:YES EXIT Replace [drive] with the desired letter in both places. Apply NTFS permissions to deny all but read and execute. This will allow you to use a local account and map a drive to a file share restricted to domain users. First thing it does is "refresh" the authentication to the server at login. Then it checks if the mapped drive connection already exists. If it does not exist, it will remap it and exit. Steve Kline Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Product Specialist Microsoft Certified Network Product Specialist This posting is "as is" without warranties and confers no rights.

so it is possible to do this map drive even if the user never logs to the domain and is logged in locally

It is possible if you have the necessary credential. Please refer the logon script provided by Steve. Note: In the script, the user name and password will be proclaimed, so it will be an issue when other people using the same logon script.Shaon Shan| TechNet Subscriber Support in forum| If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tngfb@microsoft.com

so it is possible to do this map drive even if the user never logs to the domain and is logged in locally Definately However, this should not be thought of as a license avoidance. You're still providing an authentication to the server. If you're tight on $$$ for user CALs, setup a Linux system as your file server for CIFS. You just need to add the Unix support in Windows XP, Vista, or 7. Then use their authentication to that system. No it doesn't make life easier, but cheaper is never easier. Gotta spend the big bucks to use the good stuff. Any system that provides that authenticates, directly or indirectly to any server or domain, is still subject to Client Access Licensing requirements provided by the End-User License Agreements and the Product Usage Rights defined by Microsoft. EULA LOOKUP http://www.microsoft.com/About/Legal/EN/US/IntellectualProperty/UseTerms/Default.aspx Product Use Rights and Lists https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/about-licensing/product-licensing.aspx#tab=1 Steve Kline Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Product Specialist Microsoft Certified Network Product Specialist This posting is "as is" without warranties and confers no rights.