Terminal Server: how to map network drive for all users?

Question

I'm using Windows Server 2008 as a Terminal Server. How can I map a network drive for all users? Should I use a logon script and net use command? Where should I put it?

Solution

I would use Group Policy Preferences over either of the options you mentioned. It's a much cleaner way to accomplish the task. Here are some resources to help you with the specifics:

Ask Directory Services Team Blogpost

Group Policy Team Blogpost

Comments

[Rohit]

I should add that I have admin rights for this server, but not for the domain...

[pk.]

Ah, this will not work for you since preference items are only available in domain-based GPOs. Are you sure you can't convince someone with domain rights to craft that policy for you? If not, you're stuck with a logon script and some "net use" commands.