Best location for Startup templates

[Adri]

I have my own opinion on this, but I'd like to hear what you all have to say.
What do you think is the best location for Startup templates - on the local
drive or on a shared network drive.

We have about 1600 users, in several locations. The Startup templates
contain macros and menus that are used to run other document templates (the
other document templates are stored on a shared network drive). The macros
and menus change quite frequently. We currently have a master copy on the
network that is copied locally at login.

Your comments would be much appreciated.

Thanks...

 

[Robert M. Franz [RMF]]

Hello Adri

I have my own opinion on this, but I'd like to hear what you all have to say.
What do you think is the best location for Startup templates - on the local
drive or on a shared network drive.

We have about 1600 users, in several locations. The Startup templates
contain macros and menus that are used to run other document templates (the
other document templates are stored on a shared network drive). The macros
and menus change quite frequently. We currently have a master copy on the
network that is copied locally at login.

IMHO, this sounds pretty much ideal. Your users can work on their (new)
office documents even when the server is unavailable to them (server
down, or mobile laptop users). Moreover, you may make adjustments to the
templates at any time. Users will get the current standard next time
they log in.

The only drawback I can think of is users who don't really log off all
that often; after an important update, you might want to consider means
to force them to log off, or overwrite their local copy.

0.2¢
Robert