Automatically mounting a server

I have searched the forum and have seen this matter touched on but not in the detail that I think that i need for my purpose.
I need to set up a folder on a volume so that a TOTAL novice can click on an alias or automator action and mount it from their desktop.
In OS 9 we could simply mount the volume and then create an alias of it but that no longer seems to be an option.
I assume that I need an automator action but have no clue where to go.
To be specific here is what I need to do with the action...
0. This will run from the dock so it needs to first go to the finder if necessary.
1. Select Network
2. Select appropriate server
3. Initiate connection
4. Select appropriate user from list of users
5. Enter user name and password
6. Open a specified folder on the users computer.
If any action seems redundant or unnecesary just let me know.
Can anyone help?
Thanks.
Best,
Dan
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Hi there,
...make Alias not possible ?
Have a look at this it may help...
http://www.mac-help.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286
It would require them to save the password in the keychain, though.
If this doesn't do what you want let us know.
regards
Ric

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