Transitioning a business from Windows Server to Mac
We are transitioning our business from Windows to Mac. Currently, we are running Windows Server 2003.
We have introduced a couple of Macs into the system (we plan to purchase only Macs going forward) and I am having trouble figuring out how to configure the Mac such that it can access the shared folders on the server.
Any ideas?
Any good reading that you can refer me to on the subject of transitioning an organization from PC to Mac?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
If you're expecting your Windows login scripts to connect the network drives on your Mac then they won't work for you.
A simple Applescript can help you but it's not secure because it will store the password. Copy/paste either of the following lines into the Script Editor found in /Applications/AppleScript (of course, you'll need to modify it with your own information).
The first line assumes your server is running File Services for Macintosh:
mount volume "afp://username:password@servername/volume"
If your server is not running File Services for Macintosh then use the second line, which will connect your Macs as if they are Windows clients:
mount volume "smb://Workgroup;username:password@servername/share"
Create a new line in the script for each share you want to connect and then save as an application. This application can be saved anywhere within the user's home folder and it can be added to the user's login items.
Alternatively, you could look at using a better SMB client such as Dave from Thursby <http://www.thursby.com/products/dave.html>.
Hope this helps! bill
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