Server Guides
Publishing MyWorkDrive with Nginx Proxy/Reverse proxy
04/15/2024 - ContentsInstallationWindowsKnown issuesPossible future enhancementsLinuxConfigurationReverse ProxyLoad BalancerSSLPublic CertLet’s Encrypt CertMyWorkDrive Self-Signed Cert Installation Windows A Windows installation of nginx has limitations that we were not comfortable supporting. Here is a list of those limitations: Known issues Although several workers can be started, only one of them actually does any work. The UDP proxy functionality is not […]"
Setup Azure AD/Entra ID for MyWorkDrive
01/30/2024 - Azure AD/Entra ID for MyWorkDrive Setup Guide MyWorkDrive 7 Server or higher Required: MyWorkDrive Server supports native Azure AD/Entra ID for user authentication as an alternative to Active Directory. Authentication works by utilizing an Entra ID App registration with permissions to view users and groups in active directory. The permissions recommended for your app in […]"
Azure File Storage Options
01/29/2024 - ContentsOverviewComparison GridAzure File Shares /Rest API – Entra ID/Managed Identity (Recommended)Azure File Shares /Rest API – Entra IDAzure File Shares /Rest API – Connection StringAzure Blob Storage /Rest API – Entra ID w/DatalakeAzure Blob Storage /Rest API – Connection StringAzure File Shares /SMBActive Directory AuthenticationAzure file shares Active Directory MyWorkDrive Setup StepsPrerequisitesCreate Storage AccountCreate File […]"
Troubleshooting failed login / missing share(s) for users
10/12/2023 - On Login, MyWorkDrive conducts a real time look up in Active Directory for a user’s group membership and matches that up with the configuration in Shares in order for a user to be successfully logged in. ContentsLookup Process RequirementsErrors you may encounterTroubleshootingFile Share test toolHealth DashboardEffective AccessCommon Problems / Solutions1. Delegation (sso)Propagation2. Share Configuration (groups […]"
Publishing your MyWorkDrive server to the internet
03/17/2023 - The MyWorkDrive server software hosts a Webclient and API for install clients to access MyWorkDrive. In most cases that is accomplished by publishing the server on the internet MyWorkDrive can be used on private networks with internal DNS and behind restrictions such as VPN or Conditional Access Policies/compliant devices There are three common options […]"
OneDrive File Share Access Setup Guide
02/28/2023 - ContentsMyWorkDrive 6.4 Server or higher Required:Enable MyWorkDrive Shared App RegistrationEnable OneDrive AccessCreate OneDrive ShareAllowed Tenant IDSetup Custom Azure AD App RegistrationAPI PermissionsCreate Client SecretAuthenticationMyWorkDrive Server Configuration MyWorkDrive 6.4 Server or higher Required: OneDrive is a web-based collaboration and document management platform by Microsoft which can be integrated with MyWorkDrive for file access and storage services. […]"
SharePoint File Share Access Setup Guide
02/28/2023 - MyWorkDrive 6.4 Server or higher Required: SharePoint is a web-based collaboration and document management platform by Microsoft which can be integrated with MyWorkDrive for file access and storage services. SharePoint File Share Access allows MyWorkDrive Servers to connect to SharePoint Sites, Libraries and Folders and make them available to users via the MyWorkDrive Web Browser, […]"
Steps to install and manage SharePoint Azure AD Permissions using Wanpath Sites.Selected Manager Web Part
09/15/2021 - Microsoft graph now provides the option to set granular Azure AD App permissions level using the new Azure Graph API Sites.Selected option instead of granting permission for all the sites in the tenant. The permission Sites.Selected does not provide access to any SharePoint site collections for the application unless the Azure AD application has been […]"
SharePoint Office Online Editing Service Mode Setup Guide
08/04/2021 - SharePoint Office Online Editing Service Mode Setup Guide MyWorkDrive 6.1.1 Server or higher Required: The SharePoint Office Online Editing Service Mode option works by temporarily copying the file to be edited using the Azure Graph API running as an AAD Application Service with permissions to a dedicated SharePoint Online site. A file lock is placed […]"
OneDrive Office Online Editing Server Setup Guide
07/09/2021 - OneDrive Office Editing Overview The OneDrive Office Online editing option allows users with OneDrive business accounts in the organization to edit files in Office Online that automatically save changes back to MyWorkDrive file shares. The Office Online editing works by caching the file to the users OneDrive Work account, placing a lock on the file […]"