Mac Mini SL Server - how to set it up a basestation

Hi,
I have a Mac Mini Server (Snow Leopard Server), boss man just purchased a MacBook air and now needs connection to the server and the rest of the network for file servers (the mac mini server) and printers.
I know as a desktop you can click "Share Internet" in the Network sharing tab, but that's gone under SL server.
Any suggestions

To access the server with the MBA press COMMAND-K or select Connect to Server from the Finder's Go menu.  He will need a user account set up for him on the server that is configured as a Sharing Only account.  He then logs into that account once connected to the server (does not log into the Guest account.)  On the server File Sharing should be enabled.  It can be configured to provide whatever access to the server is desired.  The server's connected drives or folders to which he would have access will need to be shared.  Select a drive or folder, Press COMMAND-I to open the Get Info window and check the box labeled "Shared" in the top section of the window.
For internet access I assume you have a router between the cable/DSL modem and the server.  If the router has wireless then he can connect wirelessly while in the office.
Connection when away from the office is another problem, and one with which I have no experience.  Access is usually done via a VPN connection.  Someone else will have to guide you through this particular maze.

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