Access shared folders from anywhere without VPN?

[totalPCTechs]

I'm currently doing some self learning when it comes to Server 2012 r2. I have a server setup at home with a domain that i purchased. I was able to set everything up and get it rolling properly, the only thing that gets me is shared folders. How do i map a shared folder that accessible from basically anywhere. I don't want to go to the access anywhere website, and am using a .net domain. I believe directaccess is made for this purpose, but requires enterprise edition windows. Can someone give me to a tutorial on how to do this without a VPN!

Thank you in advance for any advise on this!!

 

[Knightsman]

webdav or FTP would do what your wanting to do.

 

[Markverhyden]

Number one rule in this business is security. If you are not going to secure the connection with VPN how do you plan to secure it?

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Can I ask why you don't want to use the web portal for the Anywhere Access component? It's over httpS...works well.

 

[WillieEverlearn]

Depending on the amount of data and number of users....perhaps you are chasing a dropbox type of solution.

 

[WillieEverlearn]

Are you avoiding VPN due to configuration problems? What is your home network setup like?

 

[Compunetpro]

Some sort of encryption for your traffic going in and out of your file server is absolutely necessary. Exposing a file share to the outside world is simply asking for trouble. There is owncloud which could suit your needs https://owncloud.com/download/?ref=adwords&gclid=CISoxrzS0cgCFUMWHwodcxAA9w. Running openvpn is free for two users.

 

[totalPCTechs]

WEBDAV is exactly what i was looking for. I wanted to put tools that i use on the server and be able to map them to some of my computers and then access them from basically anywhere. I set it to windows domain authentication.

 

[TAPtech]

You can also use offline files. Probably not exactly what you're looking for but it is very easy to implement and does offer the best speed.