Intranet File Sharing System

INTRANET FILE SHARING SYSTEM

The project’s main aim is to provide an Intranet-based client application for sharing of files among the branches of a company. An Intranet-based solution becomes feasible when the branches of a company are distributed in such a way that connecting them using a dedicated Local Area Network (LAN) becomes infeasible.

File sharing is an important tool for the working of a company, as required information has to be passed in order to manage the company’s functioning. Branches of a company are of no use unless they stay updated about the latest information related to the company’s working.

An Intranet-based solution’s feasibility is unquestionable as authorization can be provided for the secure access of information by asking the user for username and password and the ease of connecting a computer to the Intranet makes the solution simple and efficient.

The client application must download all the files, which the user is authorized to access onto the local computer. The application must also regularly “spy” the shared folder (the folder where the shared files are stored) for changes. Changes include modifying, renaming, adding and deleting of files and folders. When any change occurs in the shared folder, the files on the serve must be synchronized i.e. the observed changes must also be saved on the files saved on the server.

The application must also provide support for group-related operations. Creation and deletion of groups allow a user to create a user-specific group where files can be shared among the members of the group. The application must also reside in the system tray for easy and quick access to common functions of the software.

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