unable to read network file like '\\myfolder\\template\a.xxx' by php

[pmtamal]

I have written a php script that read one excel file, write something on that file and save as file by particular name format.My program works fine in local machine.But when i tried to read the excel file from network folder for instance \\mydoman\\template\\a.xls ,the script faiis.I've used COM to read the excel file.Can anyone have any idea.Please help me.

[Phill Pafford]

I would first check the permissions on the network folder and file. most of the time when PHP runs through the web browser is runs as nobody user which has very limited permissions.

Another note: I really try to stay away from COM, it only runs on Windows (From my knowledge)