Document server via web browser

To enable users to view PDF documents on a web browser without needing to download them while maintaining password protection via Active Directory, you can consider setting up a web-based PDF viewer integrated with your Windows Server 2008. This solution allows users to access and view PDF files directly in their browser without the need for downloading. Here's a general outline of how you can achieve this: 1. Configure a Web-Based PDF Viewer: You can integrate a web-based PDF viewer into your existing FTP site or create a separate web portal for document viewing. Popular options include PDF.js, Google Docs Viewer, or commercial solutions like Adobe Document Cloud. 2. Authentication via Active Directory: Implement authentication mechanisms that leverage Active Directory for user authentication. This ensures that only authorized users can access the documents. 3. Secure Access: Ensure that the access to the web-based PDF viewer is secure and encrypted using HTTPS to protect the data being transmitted. 4. Setting Up Permissions: Configure permissions at the server level to control user access to specific folders or documents. 5. Testing and Training: Test the setup thoroughly to ensure it meets your security requirements and usability needs. Provide training to users on how to access and view documents through the web-based viewer. By implementing these steps, you can provide a more user-friendly experience for accessing and viewing PDF documents without compromising security through Active Directory integration. If you need specific guidance on setting up a web-based PDF viewer or integrating it with Active Directory on Windows Server 2008, feel free to ask for more detailed instructions.