I've been trying to figure out how to use OneNote and, apparently, I can snyc
my notes between two or more computers. I want to save my notes to a password
protected web site so that my computers can share all of my OneNote
materials. Is this possible? If so, how? I've looked EVERYWHERE for the
information and nothing works.

Thanks.

This can be done, but the preferred solution is a Share Notebook running on
a SharePoint server.

There are some workarounds, but SP is the preferred solution.

http://blogs.msdn.com/chris_pratley/...ng-onenote-on-
two-or-more-machines.aspx

=?Utf-8?B?Q2x1ZWxlc3M=?= <Clueless@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
news:3EC04577-400F-43CE-AE30-2FD10C431D46@microsoft.com:

> I've been trying to figure out how to use OneNote and, apparently, I
> can snyc my notes between two or more computers. I want to save my
> notes to a password protected web site so that my computers can share
> all of my OneNote materials. Is this possible? If so, how? I've looked
> EVERYWHERE for the information and nothing works.
>
> Thanks.
>

Hi Erik,

I have not set up a server before - I'm assuming it's difficult?

Let me define what I'm trying to do a bit more - I've returned to school and
would like to make sure that I have that exact same files available whether
I'm at home (where I use my desktop) and at school (where I use my laptop).

I'm also trying to learn how to use ON - last quarter, I used MS Word for my
notes. I tend to make a mess of things if I have to continually transfer
files between the two and it would make life a LOT easier if I could place
the files on one of my web sites and then just use that.

Any ideas? How tough (and expensive) is it to set up a SharePoint server?

Thanks.


"Erik Sojka" wrote:

> This can be done, but the preferred solution is a Share Notebook running on
> a SharePoint server.
>
> There are some workarounds, but SP is the preferred solution.
>
> http://blogs.msdn.com/chris_pratley/...ng-onenote-on-
> two-or-more-machines.aspx
>
> =?Utf-8?B?Q2x1ZWxlc3M=?= <Clueless@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> news:3EC04577-400F-43CE-AE30-2FD10C431D46@microsoft.com:
>
> > I've been trying to figure out how to use OneNote and, apparently, I
> > can snyc my notes between two or more computers. I want to save my
> > notes to a password protected web site so that my computers can share
> > all of my OneNote materials. Is this possible? If so, how? I've looked
> > EVERYWHERE for the information and nothing works.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
>
>

Clueless wrote:
> I have not set up a server before - I'm assuming it's difficult?

IMO, the biggest difficulty is not in setting up the server, but
maintaining it afterwards. You'd need to ensure that it's always
working, always connected to the internet, secure, etc.

> Let me define what I'm trying to do a bit more - I've returned to school and
> would like to make sure that I have that exact same files available whether
> I'm at home (where I use my desktop) and at school (where I use my laptop).

If all you need is somewhere to put your notes, google around for
SharePoint hosting. There's a bunch of sites that'll give you a small
amount of SharePoint space for personal use. You can then use their site
to store your OneNote notes. Generally their most basic plan is more
than sufficient for personal use, but you can always pay more to get
more space or features.

If you have a home network, you can also store the notes on your desktop
and open the notebook from the laptop. The notes will sync whenever the
two computers are on the same network and OneNote is running on the laptop.

Ilya

Hi Ilya,

I think I'll do that - I already maintain several sites but all of them run
Unix. I have a home network but I've never opened it up and networking is, by
far, the area I always have that most trouble with.

Thanks for the suggestions.



"Ilya Koulchin" wrote:

> Clueless wrote:
> > I have not set up a server before - I'm assuming it's difficult?
>
> IMO, the biggest difficulty is not in setting up the server, but
> maintaining it afterwards. You'd need to ensure that it's always
> working, always connected to the internet, secure, etc.
>
> > Let me define what I'm trying to do a bit more - I've returned to school and
> > would like to make sure that I have that exact same files available whether
> > I'm at home (where I use my desktop) and at school (where I use my laptop).
>
> If all you need is somewhere to put your notes, google around for
> SharePoint hosting. There's a bunch of sites that'll give you a small
> amount of SharePoint space for personal use. You can then use their site
> to store your OneNote notes. Generally their most basic plan is more
> than sufficient for personal use, but you can always pay more to get
> more space or features.
>
> If you have a home network, you can also store the notes on your desktop
> and open the notebook from the laptop. The notes will sync whenever the
> two computers are on the same network and OneNote is running on the laptop.
>
> Ilya
>

Clueless wrote:

> I have not set up a server before - I'm assuming it's difficult?

Not too easy at least.

> Let me define what I'm trying to do a bit more - I've returned to
> school and would like to make sure that I have that exact same
> files available whether I'm at home (where I use my desktop) and at
> school (where I use my laptop).

You do not need any server-based solution for that.
ON's fantastic synching feature does all you need!
>
> I'm also trying to learn how to use ON - last quarter, I used MS
> Word for my notes. I tend to make a mess of things if I have to
> continually transfer files between the two and it would make life a
> LOT easier if I could place the files on one of my web sites and
> then just use that.

I agree as far as Word and other standard software is concerned.
Having been working with mobile computers for some twenty years I know
the problem of keeping things on synch only too well.

But there is no problem at all when working with ON.
There you things are very easy as the developers did especially care
for scenarios like yours.And therefore no server-based constructions is
needed for working with a desktop at home and a laptop on the road.

Way to go:

Basics:

- files are stored on only *one* computer (thereafter called "main
computer);
- the notebooks are opened on the other computer(s) "shared" from the
"main computer. OneNote works from a Cache;
- as long as the computers are connected (via WLAN or cable) all changes
made on one side appear on the other device(s);
- when the computers are disconnected, on the "client" one works with
the cache;
- once the computers are connected again, OneNote *automatically* synchs
the notebooks on all participating computers.

Ways easier than fumbling around with setting up things with a server.

Rainald

Thanks for the responses. As I've researched this today, I discovered
(actually alread knew the answer but checked anyway) with my hosting company
and they do not support SharePoint.

I also came across a couple of Microsoft sites that do allow people to place
and store documents on the 'net - these are:

1. SkyDrive on Windows Live

2. Windows Live Workspaces

These appear to be completely separate from each other (but it's not really
clear as to why) and I can't determine if it is possible to use either
SkyDrive or Windows Live Spaces with One Note. Does anyone know if this is
possible? If so, how? Thanks.

"Rainald Taesler" wrote:

> Clueless wrote:
>
> > I have not set up a server before - I'm assuming it's difficult?
>
> Not too easy at least.
>
> > Let me define what I'm trying to do a bit more - I've returned to
> > school and would like to make sure that I have that exact same
> > files available whether I'm at home (where I use my desktop) and at
> > school (where I use my laptop).
>
> You do not need any server-based solution for that.
> ON's fantastic synching feature does all you need!
> >
> > I'm also trying to learn how to use ON - last quarter, I used MS
> > Word for my notes. I tend to make a mess of things if I have to
> > continually transfer files between the two and it would make life a
> > LOT easier if I could place the files on one of my web sites and
> > then just use that.
>
> I agree as far as Word and other standard software is concerned.
> Having been working with mobile computers for some twenty years I know
> the problem of keeping things on synch only too well.
>
> But there is no problem at all when working with ON.
> There you things are very easy as the developers did especially care
> for scenarios like yours.And therefore no server-based constructions is
> needed for working with a desktop at home and a laptop on the road.
>
> Way to go:
>
> Basics:
>
> - files are stored on only *one* computer (thereafter called "main
> computer);
> - the notebooks are opened on the other computer(s) "shared" from the
> "main computer. OneNote works from a Cache;
> - as long as the computers are connected (via WLAN or cable) all changes
> made on one side appear on the other device(s);
> - when the computers are disconnected, on the "client" one works with
> the cache;
> - once the computers are connected again, OneNote *automatically* synchs
> the notebooks on all participating computers.
>
> Ways easier than fumbling around with setting up things with a server.
>
> Rainald
>
>
>
>
>
>

> These appear to be completely separate from each other (but it's not
> really
> clear as to why) and I can't determine if it is possible to use either
> SkyDrive or Windows Live Spaces with One Note. Does anyone know if this is
> possible? If so, how? Thanks.

No, no! You've already been told the answer. You don't need a common file
repository for OneNote, whether it be online or anywhere else.

Read Rainauld's message again, very carefully. Especially from "Way to go:"
onwards.

SteveT

>>>As I've researched this today

You seem to be doing a huge amount of unnecessary research when the answer's
been given to you.

Follow Rainald's reply and take advantage of the ON cache.

--
Regards

John Waller