NOOB trying to set up file sharing on Mac Pro. How do I do it???

I've just unboxed a new Mac Pro that has OS X Server installed on it and I'm trying to figure out how to set it up as a file server. It has 2 TB (4x 500 GB) of hard disc storage that I want to make available to two other work stations.
The three macines are already networked via an Airport and are sharing internet, etc. I've been able to set up AppleTalk, but that only shares public folders. I'm trying to set up the more advanced sharing features offered by Server.
I've been scouring the help section of OS X and here on apple.com and so far haven't been able to figure it out. Can anyone out there be so kind as to give me some tips or at least point me in the right direction? Thanks.
Mac Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7) Server
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.3.8)

Pretty broad question.
In summary, you use the Sharing panel of Workgroup Manager to create a sharepoint, and to set the permissions for your users. You can read all about it in the File Services Administration manual, which is part of Apple's documentation:
http://www.apple.com/server/documentation/
If you have a specific issue that you're running into, post again and I'm sure you'll get the help you need.

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