Connect imac to pc server

I have a IMac running OS X 10.8.2 connecting wireless to a network where I have a PC server. I can RDP into the server just fine, then use the windows dialog box to log in. Is it possible to just connect the server data files to my Mac. Something like \\myserver\datastore ?
I have used the Finder to try to connect to the server, but its a no go. Is my issue on the server side permissions or is this not possible?
The server is MS Small Business Server 2003
Thanks
Jeff

Ok I was able to make the connection. I can see my folders and sub folders, however I click on one or any and the dialog box comes up with "redolving alais to "my folder name", so I cannot see the files themselves..
I went in and added my Imac as a computer in the active directory and also added my user name into the active directory.
Any suggestions??

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