Network
Configuration Setup for AppleShare IP

Introduction

Type of Network
Configuration

AppleTalk Network

TCP/IP and AppleTalk Network

Dial-Up to
Internet ...
via ISP w/DNS service
via local net with DNS
via ISP or local net without DNS

Direct Connect to Internet ...
via ISP w/DNS service
via local net with DNS
via ISP or local net without DNS

Not Connected to Internet
Setup local with DNS
Setup local without DNS

Glossary
Links

Expected time to complete:
1.0 hours

Updated: 06/16/98

 

 

 

This guide will help you configure your AppleShare IP server's network access. By asking some questions about your network environment and what features of AppleShare IP you would like to use, we can assist your setup and get you up and running smoothly and quickly.

Please refer to the Glossary link to your left if you need further explanation of network protocols. There is a Link page that will point you to Internet web sites with more in-depth information. In addition, there is a TCP/IP Connections tutorial on the AppleShare IP CD-ROM.

Before you proceed, consider the following tips in planning your AppleShare IP server:

  • Do not use an AppleShare IP server as a client workstation.
  • Use the fastest network connection you have available.
  • If you have a TCP/IP network, use a static IP address for your AppleShare IP server.
  • Install additional RAM to support the expected number of connected users and file transactions.
  • Install additional hard drives to meet current storage needs and future growth.
  • Start with a clean install of Mac OS 8.1 system software prior to AppleShare IP 6 installation.
  • Consider using HFS+ (Mac OS Extended format) for all shared drives. This will allow more efficient use of disk space.
  • If using RAID software, create your RAID partitions before installing AppleShare IP 6. (Make sure you have at least SoftRAID 2.1 if you have decided to use MacOS Extended format).

    TIP: Keep a standard HFS+ partition or volume for your system files, and set up Share Points on either a striped or mirrored volume (depending on whether your first priority is performance or redundancy). For more information on RAID arrays, consult your RAID documentation.
  • Decide on types of User that will access the server.
    Should you allow "Guest" access to FTP, Web, and/or File Server? It is the simplest, but least secure User account.
  • Decide a naming convention for User accounts. Will the name represent an individual ("Bob Smith") or a generic user ("Student")?
    If the User account name has spaces, remember that the Internet alias does not allow spaces. Internet alias will be used for Mail services.
  • Decide on whether a User or a Group will need access privileges to a Share Point. Planning this ahead for all Share Points will save time.

    For example, if all the 6th grade teachers need to access the same folder content, you might create a Group called "Grade 6 Teachers", and give this group access privileges to the folder.

 

When you are ready to begin, click on

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