Python - How to open Windows share using user name and password

Question

I would like to access Windows share (ex. \\backupserver\\backups) from Python script. Share is protected by user name and password. How to open this share using user name a

Answer 1

Complete example for "NET USE":

backup_storage_available = os.path.isdir(BACKUP_REPOSITORY_PATH)

if backup_storage_available:
    logger.info("Backup storage already connected.")
else:
    logger.info("Connecting to backup storage.")

    mount_command = "net use /user:" + BACKUP_REPOSITORY_USER_NAME + " " + BACKUP_REPOSITORY_PATH + " " + BACKUP_REPOSITORY_USER_PASSWORD
    os.system(mount_command)
    backup_storage_available = os.path.isdir(BACKUP_REPOSITORY_PATH)

    if backup_storage_available:
        logger.fine("Connection success.")
    else:
        raise Exception("Failed to find storage directory.")