To Connect From A Windows Client; To Connect A Mac Os X Client Using Smb; To Configure Windows Networking - Overland Storage SnapServer Administrator's Manual

SnapServer 7.0 Administrator's Guide
Guest Account Access to the SnapServer
The Network > Windows/SMB page in the Web Management Interface contains an option
that allows unknown users to access the SnapServer using the guest account.

To Connect from a Windows Client

Windows clients can connect to the SnapServer using either the server name or IP address.
To navigate to the server using Windows Explorer, use one of these procedures:
• For Microsoft Windows Vista, 2008, and 7 clients, navigate to Network > server_name .
• For Microsoft Windows 2003, 2000, or XP clients, navigate to My Network Places >
workgroup_name > server_name.

To Connect a Mac OS X Client Using SMB

Mac OS X clients can connect using SMB as well as AFP. Specify the server in the Connect
to Server window (from Finder , press Cmd + K, or select Finder > Go > Connect to Server ) as
one of the following:
•
smb://servername
•
smb://ipaddress
Tip: To disconnect from the SnapServer, drag its icon into the Trash.
You can also browse the servers in the Finder file window, under the Shared tab.

To Configure Windows Networking

Windows SMB and security settings are configured from this page. Before performing the
configuration procedures provided here, be sure you are familiar with the information
provided in
Windows Network Authentication" on page
To Edit Windows (SMB) Access Settings
1. Go to Network > Windows/SMB .
2. Edit the settings as described in the following table:
NOTE: These settings apply to joining domains. For more information about joining domains,
Option
Enable Windows SMB
Member Of
Workgroup or Domain
Name
Administrator Name
and Password
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"Support for Windows Networking (SMB)" on page 3-8
see "To Join an Active Directory Domain" on page
Settings
Check the
enable SMB. Clear the checkbox to disable SMB.
Select Workgroup or Active Directory Domain.
The default settings make the SnapServer available in the
workgroup named Workgroup. Enter the workgroup or domain
name to which the server belongs. If you join a Windows domain
through Advanced Security (Security > Security Guides >
appropriate option), the domain name you entered displays
here and can be changed from the next page or the Advanced
Security page.
If joining a domain, enter the user name and password of a user
with domain join privileges (typically an administrative user).
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