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These names consist of a host machine name, a share name, and an optional file path. Drive letters (C:, D:, etc.) are not used in UNC path names. UNC paths must be fully qualified, meaning the entire path location must be typed out, starting with the top most directory in the hierarchy (such as the server's name). This disambiguates file and folder locations on one networked machine from another. The UNC convention for Windows paths is as follows: | These names consist of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostname host machine name], a share name, and an optional file path. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive_letter_assignment Drive letters] (C:, D:, etc.) are not used in UNC path names. UNC paths must be fully qualified, meaning the entire path location must be typed out, starting with the top most directory in the hierarchy (such as the server's name). This disambiguates file and folder locations on one networked machine from another. The UNC convention for Windows paths is as follows: | ||
<code>\\host | <code>\\host-name\file_path</code> | ||
It is '''''always''''' best practice to use UNC paths. Mapped and local drive references may not be accessible to other users or machines. | It is '''''always''''' best practice to use UNC paths. Mapped and local drive references may not be accessible to other users or machines. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:45, 22 November 2024
UNC Path is a conceptual term that refers to UNC (Universal Naming Convention) which is a standard used in Microsoft Windows for accessing shared network folders.
These names consist of a host machine name, a share name, and an optional file path. Drive letters (C:, D:, etc.) are not used in UNC path names. UNC paths must be fully qualified, meaning the entire path location must be typed out, starting with the top most directory in the hierarchy (such as the server's name). This disambiguates file and folder locations on one networked machine from another. The UNC convention for Windows paths is as follows:
\\host-name\file_path
It is always best practice to use UNC paths. Mapped and local drive references may not be accessible to other users or machines.