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Is there any alternative file-server program because i want to edit my files on the server so i don't have to download all files to my computer before i can edit them. I'm using samba locally it works just like i wanted.

smthng
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  • How about samba? You would have to redirect the ports. How to do that depends on your setup, and I will probably not be much of a help. – Bruni Mar 31 '16 at 15:19
  • I suggest that you review http://askubuntu.com/questions/126850/how-do-i-use-ubuntu-server-as-file-server which covers numerous methods. Although I personally would use NFS – Elder Geek Mar 31 '16 at 15:23
  • @ElderGeek Considering (s)he already has set up a samba server, I think the problem is portforwarding and the necessary security which is not covered by the answer you linked to. – Bruni Mar 31 '16 at 15:30
  • @Bruni Port Forwarding is a router configuration issue and likely would be considered outside the scope of acceptable questions here although some answers regarding that can likely be found at http://security.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/port-forwarding – Elder Geek Mar 31 '16 at 15:46
  • Ive tried to portforward samba several times without success so im trying to get alternative way now. PS. I know how to forward ports. – smthng Mar 31 '16 at 15:51

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One solution to this is the WebDav protocol, which runs over http (or preferably https). I have never had the need to set this up myself, but this video a video showing how to configure the server side on Ubuntu 10.04 looks useful... Set Up WebDAV With Apache2 On Ubuntu 14.04 Server thats on You Tube.

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  • Im confused :D like so i can just install webdav and access my samba files ? :) – smthng Mar 31 '16 at 15:52
  • @smthng WebDav works like Samba but it only uses one network port so port forwarding should be a lot simpler. If you are connecting from a Windows client, then you will need some additional software to map a drive. Microsoft Office can open WebDav files without mapping a drive though. There are some suggestions for Windows clients on this page. – GingerBeardGeek Mar 31 '16 at 16:14
  • So WebDav is actually the filesharing program or you USE webdav to connect samba ? – smthng Mar 31 '16 at 17:01
  • @smthng WebDav is a way of sharing files. It is like Samba, but does not require Samba at all. – GingerBeardGeek Apr 01 '16 at 08:53
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You can use the traditional FTP(S) - see FTPS part, SFTP, or even Apache Directory Index (example). What are your needs according to the speed, data size, etc...? Also I can imagine a torrent client on the server, with web seed, if you need massive file sharing.

Quick solution is a VPN server, if you have public IP. Combine with DynDNS service and you get what you need.

Ps. you can not avoid port opening, just in case of a torrent client, with an internet-wide accessible private/public tracker. Consider using Magnet links, open trackers, DHT!

If you need future assistance, ask in comments!

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