- In this section, I'd like to demonstrate…how to connect to a Windows share from a Macintosh client.…Off the Go menu, I'll select the bottom option,…Connect to Server.…It asks me which server I would like to connect to.…I'll need the prefacet with the acronym SMB…because I'll be connecting to an SMB share.…Then colon, slash, slash, and the IP address…or the name of the machine I'd like to connect to.…My Windows server is 192.168.1.120.…
Then I'll press the button marked Connect.…I'm given the option to connect as either…a guest or a registered user.…I am a registered user.…I'll put in my name and password.…I'm asking which of the shares I'd like to look at.…The one I'm interested in is Windows Share.…I'll select that and press Okay.…It may take a second or two, but eventually,…the share should open and show you…all of the files in there.…I have the one file called Windows Share Text.…I can click on that and edit that file.…
With SMB shares, it can be pretty easy…to access a Windows share from a Mac client.…We have full capabilities to read…
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Martin Guidry
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Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome53s
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1. Basic Networking
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Using Ethernet4m 19s
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Understanding IPv43m 52s
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2. Wireless vs. Wired
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Working with wired networks3m 36s
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3. Purposes of Different Servers
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Using directory services1m 22s
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Serving email3m 15s
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Serving a website2m 33s
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4. Platform-Specific Tips and Tricks
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Exploring some tips for Windows10m 32s
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5. Working in a Multiplatform Environment
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Creating a Mac file share1m 39s
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6. Connecting to the Internet
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7. Storage and Backups
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8. Security
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Using encryption4m 9s
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Using authentication1m 52s
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9. Maintenance
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Conclusion
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Wrapping up52s
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