Two OSX Macminis <---> Permissions for all user files
Two OSX Macminis <---> Permissions for all user files
How do I (easily, I hope) allow for 2 Macminis [OSX Mavericks] on same local Ethernet network to have read/write permission for all each others [non-system] files? These Macminis are on same work desk, but Apps are different and not licensed for both Macminis. There are multiple drives and folders.
For example, Macmini-B has Parallels VM Word/Publisher documents which need images from Macmini-A Lightroom folders.
Macmini-B has two displays and would be great to have folders from each A & B available to drag folders/files back and forth. I have been using dropbox, but this is cumbersome.
How do I (easily, I hope) allow for 2 Macminis [OSX Mavericks] on same local Ethernet network to have read/write permission for all each others [non-system] files? These Macminis are on same work desk, but Apps are different and not licensed for both Macminis. There are multiple drives and folders.
For example, Macmini-B has Parallels VM Word/Publisher documents which need images from Macmini-A Lightroom folders.
Macmini-B has two displays and would be great to have folders from each A & B available to drag folders/files back and forth. I have been using dropbox, but this is cumbersome.
This thread contains useful info on Mavericks sharing problems:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5468294
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5468294
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Note that Macmini A [Baryon] is not listed with Macmini A Go...Network. Also, Get Info for any device returns infinite 'More Info: Fetching...'.
Both Macminis connect to Windows PCs Win 7 [Ethernet desktop].
I have a 1 TB My Book Live model WDBACG0010HCH from Western Digital on the local Ethernet which could be made available. Can this be used as NAS server with this Macmini A/B configuration for file sharing?
Getting the Macminis to talk to each other is still important. I tried the above, i.e. disable SMB, no help. Connect as... does not work. Macmini B [TopQuark] cannot even see itself!
All this is most vexing. I had been led to believe that connecting Macs was easier, yet connecting to Windows works!
Both Macminis connect to Windows PCs Win 7 [Ethernet desktop].
I have a 1 TB My Book Live model WDBACG0010HCH from Western Digital on the local Ethernet which could be made available. Can this be used as NAS server with this Macmini A/B configuration for file sharing?
Getting the Macminis to talk to each other is still important. I tried the above, i.e. disable SMB, no help. Connect as... does not work. Macmini B [TopQuark] cannot even see itself!
All this is most vexing. I had been led to believe that connecting Macs was easier, yet connecting to Windows works!
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Enough to keep me going - thanks to all
In each machine:
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Open Sharing.
3. Check File Sharing.
4. It may be necessary to: Click on Options. Uncheck Share using SMB. A lot of Mavericks users are finding this causes problems.
It may be necessary to reboot the machines.