Allow Mac OS X 10.6 notebook pc to connect to server

[Scott]

We have two Windows 2003 Standard servers. A couple of graphic designers
are using Mac NB pc. Can someone advise how to allow them to connect to the
servers for accessing the files.

Thanks,

Scott

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Scott wrote:
> We have two Windows 2003 Standard servers. A couple of graphic
> designers are using Mac NB pc. Can someone advise how to allow them
> to connect to the servers for accessing the files.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott

You probably don't have to do anything. Have them connect via SMB (not
appletalk!) and provide credentials when prompted.

If they can't ... you may need to disable SMB signing.

http://simultaneouspancakes.com/Lessons/20...ng-in-sbs-2003/

http://www.smallbizserver.net/Articles/tab...-Macintosh.aspx

 

[Scott]

Lanwench,

It sounds Windows server is fantastic that it accepts both Windows clients
and Mac clients. That is a good news for Mac users. Just clarify I do not
need to do anything on the Windows server and just connect the Mac NB using
SMB protocol and my account on Windows Server for logon.

Thanks,

Scott

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
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> Scott wrote:
>> We have two Windows 2003 Standard servers. A couple of graphic
>> designers are using Mac NB pc. Can someone advise how to allow them
>> to connect to the servers for accessing the files.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Scott
>
> You probably don't have to do anything. Have them connect via SMB (not
> appletalk!) and provide credentials when prompted.
>
> If they can't ... you may need to disable SMB signing.
>
> http://simultaneouspancakes.com/Lessons/20...ng-in-sbs-2003/
>
> http://www.smallbizserver.net/Articles/tab...-Macintosh.aspx
>
>

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

Scott wrote:
> Lanwench,
>
> It sounds Windows server is fantastic that it accepts both Windows
> clients and Mac clients. That is a good news for Mac users. Just
> clarify I do not need to do anything on the Windows server and just
> connect the Mac NB using SMB protocol and my account on Windows
> Server for logon.
> Thanks,
>
> Scott

Most welcome. You probably will need to disable the SMB signing as mentioned
in that link, but try it first just to see. It's pretty easy overall.


>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
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> news:u84ec6FQKHA.1236@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl ¤¤¼¶¼g...
>> Scott wrote:
>>> We have two Windows 2003 Standard servers. A couple of graphic
>>> designers are using Mac NB pc. Can someone advise how to allow them
>>> to connect to the servers for accessing the files.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Scott
>>
>> You probably don't have to do anything. Have them connect via SMB
>> (not appletalk!) and provide credentials when prompted.
>>
>> If they can't ... you may need to disable SMB signing.
>>
>> http://simultaneouspancakes.com/Lessons/20...ng-in-sbs-2003/
>>
>> http://www.smallbizserver.net/Articles/tab...-Macintosh.aspx