Command for sharing same folder with multiple names

Question

I am currently working on an improvement in the deployment process and I would like to automate one of the new steps.

Through the Windows UI i can share the same folder on the network under several different names.

In the command prompt there is a command for sharing (NET SHARE _shared $ = c: \ Exemplo), but only allows adding a name to the shared folder.

Is there any way to do this through programming, such as with the Windows API or even WMI?

Answer 1

Your question:

In the command prompt there is a command for the share (NET SHARE _Shared $ = c: Example), but only allows adding a name for the shared folder.

You will need to add the [Net share] command as many times as needed for each shared folder.

More details on: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490712.aspx

Your question:

Is there any way to do this through programming, such as with the Windows API or even WMI?

You can use a *.bat file or even Powershell.

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IMPORTANT:

• Don’t forget to use the $ (hidden shared) not to display shared folders on remote computers. You will only access it knowing the shared folder name;
• This type of sharing (Net share) is not recommended. It is very vulnerable within your network;
• The safest procedure is to install a file server, whether for security or even centralization of all backups of the organization’s sectors and users.