Viewing Configuration Details; Windows User Tasks; Accessing Files From A Windows Computer - Novell NETWARE 6-DOCUMENTATION Manual

Configuration File Shortcuts

Viewing Configuration Details

Windows User Tasks

Accessing Files from a Windows Computer

You can enter the following commands at the server console to modify the
configuration file.
CIFS SHARE ADD 'localpath' 'sharename'
connectionlimit 'comment' adds a new sharepoint and also adds
the command to the CIFS.CFG file.
CIFS SHARE REMOVE 'sharename' removes the sharepoint and
comments it out of the CIFS.CFG file.
You can view details about how Novell Native File Access Protocols are
configured by entering the following commands at the server console.
CIFS INFO displays operational information.
CIFS SHARE displays all active sharepoints.
CIFS SHARE sharename displays information about a specific
sharepoint.
When Novell Native File Access Protocols are properly configured, Windows
users can access files, map drives, and change passwords on NetWare servers.
From a Windows computer, you can access a file and folder each time it is
required or you can map drives and create shortcuts that are retained after
rebooting.
1
Enter your username (no context) and local password to log in to the
computer.
2
Access the network by clicking the network icon.
In Windows 2000 or Windows ME, click My Network Places >
Computer Near Me. In Windows 95/98, click Network Neighborhood.
3
Browse to the workgroup or domain specified during the Novell Native
File Access software installation.
4
Select the server running Novell Native File Access Protocols.
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