title: how can i access a file/folder over network through XP_CMDSHELL in sql server 2008?
body: <p>I am trying to access a folder/directory using 'EXEC MASTER..XP_CMDSHELL' it works for the local file/folder, how ever it can not access the folder over network.</p>
  
  <pre><code>EXEC MASTER..XP_CMDSHELL 'c:\Images'  --Works fine
  EXEC MASTER..XP_CMDSHELL '\\IPaddress\Images' -- returns "Access is denied."
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Please note that i can access the network location but not using sql server.</p>
  
  <p>Sql server is running under Winodws Authentication mode. 
  Sql server is using 'nt authority\network service' account to access the remote Folder.</p>
  
  <p>Regards</p>