Support for working with UNC paths in Unix and other operating systems use cross-platform file sharing technologies likeSamba.
UNC Name Syntax
UNC names identify connection resources using a specific notation.
These hostnames normally refer to either a Windows PC or a Windows-compatible printer.
UNC paths do not include Windows driver letters, only a label that may reference a particular drive.
This part of the path is optional.
When no file_path is specified, the UNC path simply points to the top-level folder of the share.
The file_path must be absolute.
Relative paths are not allowed.
How to Work With UNC Paths
Consider a standard Windows PC or Windows-compatible printer namedTeela.
Using UNC names, this is how you would connect to folders on Teela.
New UNC shares can be created through Windows Explorer.
Just right-click a folder and choose one of the Share menu options to assign it a share name.
What About Other Backslashes in Windows?
Microsoft uses other backslashes throughout Windows, such as in the local file system.
One example isC:\Users\Administrator\Downloadsto show the path to the Downloads folder in the Administrator user account.
You might also see backslashes when working withcommand-line commands.
