Using Automator for File Sharing, including 1Password Question

I'm using 1Password (http://agilewebsolutions.com/products/1Password) on three computers at my shop and instead of using three separate library files I just want one main file/directory/database that all three computers can use, share and update.
So far I've accomplished this by using File Sharing.
It's working fine though when I shut off all three computers and restart I have to reconnect all computers (selecting a 'SHARED' computer on the left of an open window menu and clicking on 'Connect As...' on the top right) to reestablish the linked file.
Is there anyway I can set up a macro using Automator to do this when I turn on my computers?

you don't need automator for this. go to finder preferences->general and check the box to show connected servers on the desktop. then just connect to the remote computers and then drag the mounted volumes from the desktop to your login items in system preferences->accounts->login items. then when you log in the remote computers will be automatically mounted. you can also use a cloud storage solution like Mobileme or DropBox and store the password database file in a central online location.

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Should the Mac Mini VPN Server also connect to itself, using VPN, as a client?
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Thanks for prompt reply Topher..
I am familiar with the Connect to Server window, but I am not sure which IP I should be using. Assuming no VPN connection for the moment, and assuming I'm on a remote network, I can connect to the User's documents folder on the Mac Mini already by typing afp://[username:password]@[static WAN ip]/Documents
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There are 3 methods which Tesserax explains here..
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3413
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She will need a Mac computer to use for the connection.. that is one limitation.. Another is the TC must be the main router in the network.
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