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Installing MyWorkDrive on a Domain Controller
04/21/2020 - MyWorkDrive support does not recommend installing and running MyWorkDrive server on a Windows Active Directory Domain Controller. Typically MyWorkDrive should only be installed on a stand-alone single server domain or demo environment when installed on a domain controller. Known incompatibilities exist when MyWorkDrive is run on a domain controller except in single server environments: Shares […]"
Setting up a New MyWorkDrive Instance (Overview)
02/19/2020 - Typically you can setup a new instance of MyWorkDrive in about 30 minutes, assuming you have access to all the items which need to be adjusted (firewall, antivirus, file shares) and are using infrastructure with good performance. You’ll want to review the setup guide and minimum requirements before you begin: Server Setup Guide The Server […]"
Provisioning SMB Shares using NTFS Permissions with Active Directory authentication
02/18/2020 - This guide outlines adding SMB Shares with NTFS Permssions to a MyWorkDrive server using Active Directory for user authentication. If you are using Entra ID for user authentication, this method will not work for you, see this guide for SMB Storage on Entra ID authentication, or this guide for other storage options When you provision […]"
Security Overview
01/27/2020 - MyWorkDrive Security Overview The MyWorkDrive product architecture works by taking existing file shares and making them accessible over https as an IIS Website. No files are ever stored or migrated from existing file shares. MyWorkDrive recognizes the existing Active Directory domain and utilizes it automatically for all authentication including administration to provide users a secure […]"
MyWorkDrive Cloudflare® Tunneling Integration
11/16/2019 - ContentsIntroductionBenefits OverviewArgo Smart routingImproved SecurityDenial of Service ProtectionAutomatic SSL InstallationHow it worksGet StartedRunning your own Cloudflare with MyWorkDriveRunning you own Alongside MyWorkDriveUtilizing the MyWorkDrive default pathsCreating your own serviceMonitoring your WAF Introduction Our MyWorkDrive File Remote Access Server web portal can be easily integrated with Cloudflare® Tunnel services to automatically provide a secure web address without […]"
How to find the Version of MyWorkDrive Server and Clients
05/21/2019 - This article outlines how to find the version number of the MyWorkDrive Server, Desktop and Mobile clients. Server You can view the server version from the MyWorkDrive Control Panel or from the login screen of the admin panel or any web client. Windows Desktop Client You can view the client version from […]"
DUO Push fails on iOS 11.3 or higher with the MyWorkDrive mobile app
02/08/2019 - When accessing the mobile application and performing a DUO push on iOS 11.3 or later, you may not be able to successfully complete authentication if you switch to the Duo Mobile app to approve a Duo Push notification request. This is a known issue and DUO has published an article on it here. As an […]"
Typical Deployment Network Configuration Diagrams
01/22/2019 - Here are several typical deployment scenarios for MyWorkDrive server in the enterprise network topology. Please refer to the Server Setup Guide for specific installation requirements and instructions. Simple/Standard In the most basic model, MyWorkDrive server is installed on the LAN, alongside your Active Directory Server and File Server. In this scenario you need […]"
PDF Expert Mobile Editing with MyWorkDrive
08/22/2018 - PDF Expert Mobile Editing with MyWorkDrive MyWorkDrive provides an option to access and view files using our WebDAV Interface which can be used to edit Adobe PDF files on mobile devices using PDF Expert. Browse files and folders, Edit, Save, Save As and email Adobe PDF files directly to your internal file shares through your […]"
Users and Groups appear blank when creating or editing shares
07/11/2018 - After upgrading MyWorkDrive server, Users and Groups appear may appear blank when creating or editing shares. Fix: Clear Cache in Chrome on the MWD Server – In Chrome, select Tools, More Tools, Clear Browsing Data – Time Range: All Time. Relaunch Chrome Browser and access the server admin panel site. Dan GordonDaniel, Founder of […]"