I use to have a Public Folders share on the file server for transfers of files. The users found it easier than emailing but then I had to maintain the VPN and start dealing with local ISP issues for the users.
Jon On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM, John Hornbuckle < [email protected]> wrote: > That sums up the problem nicely. It’s not as easy to use other methods as > it is to use e-mail. > > > > So we have three choices: > > > > 1. Make the other methods as easy as e-mail; > > 2. Make e-mail be able to better handle the transfer and storage of large > files; > > 3. Make users use the other methods that aren’t as easy as e-mail. > > > > Sysadmins are usually tempted by the third option, but options one and two > are much better. > > > > The longer I’ve worked in IT, the more I’ve come to realize how often > people end up serving technology rather than technology serving people. > We’ve kind of gotten used to it, so sometimes we don’t even realize that > it’s happening. > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Maglinger, Paul [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:29 AM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* RE: Stupid user tricks! > > > > Same here. > > We have a nice shiny SFTP server with detailed yet easy to understand > instructions to use it (they’ve used it in the past). It’s just soooooo > easy to hit “Send” though… > > > > > > > > NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications > to or from this entity are public records that will be disclosed to the > public and the media upon request. E-mail communications may be subject to > public disclosure. > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
