Mac Mini Server not seeming to connect with local computers

Anyone have a problem with Mac Mini Server? I had a Mac Mini Server set up with my network but I am only able to sporadically access files on the server from a local computer via Spotlight search.

Might try this...
In Finder's Menu, select Go menu>Go to Folder, and go to "/volumes". (no quotes)
Volumes is where an alias to your hard drive ("/" at boot) is placed at startup, and where all the "mount points" for auxiliary drives are created for you to access them. This folder is normally hidden from view.
Drives with an extra 1 on the end have a side-effect of mounting a drive with the same name as the system already think exists. Try trashing the duplicates with a 1 or 2 if there are no real files in them, and reboot.
If it does contain data...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2474
Alternatives to Spotlight...
Find Any File...
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/
Hold Option or alt key when selecting Find to Find All.
EasyFind...
http://www.devon-technologies.com/download/
Near the bottom of the page.

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