create a shared folder on OSX server
We have a bunch of mac laptops and a server running OS x 10.5. We would like to create a company shared file with permissions for two groups on this server and make ti easy to access by our users. On the windows side there are mapped drives to make accessing shared folders easy. Is there something similar in OSX that we can us to facilitate this shared drive?
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the above have answered connecting the share once created, do you also need assistance creating the share to start with?
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Yes Please. I am fairly new to the server side. I'm sure I can figure it out, but an answer on how to create would be helpful!
Sorry to lag on the repsonse. I will be onsite creating this share tomorrow. S I will respond quicker moving forward.
Sorry to lag on the repsonse. I will be onsite creating this share tomorrow. S I will respond quicker moving forward.
go to the folder you want to share right click on it and go to get info. Under sharing tick the box share.
to add more permissions to the share then the the simple 3 at the bottom of get info screen you will need to go into server admin then click shares at the top then add premissions from there by clicking the plus sign at the bottom.
Remember to create network users only if its only set up as a file server. you can do that by going into system pref and accounts.
to add more permissions to the share then the the simple 3 at the bottom of get info screen you will need to go into server admin then click shares at the top then add premissions from there by clicking the plus sign at the bottom.
Remember to create network users only if its only set up as a file server. you can do that by going into system pref and accounts.
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Please do!
I will be able to work on that tomorrow..
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as stated above, @Mac2010 has provided a nice walkthrough on this already at the link.
Try this and feedback to us if you get further problems.
@Mac2010 - you just gave me half an hour :)
as stated above, @Mac2010 has provided a nice walkthrough on this already at the link.
Try this and feedback to us if you get further problems.
@Mac2010 - you just gave me half an hour :)
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Thanks Guys that is straightforward from all of you.
If your Mac network is all Open Directory, you may consider creating an 'auto mount' network drive.