Possible to sync Sharepoint 2007 with current file stores?

Question

We just implimented SP2007 with external access through FBA. The majority of files we want on the Sharepoint site, are already in mapped user drives on the network.

Is there a way to add a complete file store, (i.e. a shared folder) to sharepoint without it creating 2 copies, one in the database, one at the share? Most of our internal users modify these files directly from the mapped drive, but external users modify them through our Sharepoint portal. We would like the internal share to be updates as the external users make changes.

Thoughts?

Answer 1

I have 2 solutions in mind :

-ok in long term : an implementation of CMIS in Sharepoint
-ok in short term : using the Page Viewer web part (which can display files & folders) and authorize  anonymous users to the shared folders.

Serge Luca

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Serge Luca; blog: http://www.redwood.be

Answer 2

I tried the first suggestion, but in the walkthough, it points to an External Library link. I don't have that link. Is there something I need to preconfigure in order to have that option?

Answer 3

Yes, you have to install the code that can be downloaded here .

Serge Luca

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Serge Luca; blog: http://www.redwood.be