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Support & Troubleshooting

Frequently-Asked Questions

This section includes frequently-asked non-technical questions about ASIP. See the Troubleshooting section for questions that involve a technical problem with the software.

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Do I need an ASIP server?

Using the personal file sharing feature of the Mac OS, you can share files peer-to-peer with small workgroups using AppleTalk protocols. Personal file sharing limits you to 10 simultaneous connections, and 10 share points. A TIL Article (#15460) contains more details about how personal file sharing stacks up against various versions of AppleShare File Server software.

If your needs exceed the limitations of Personal File Sharing, then the ASIP server software provides you with more robust file sharing performance, as well as more security features and cross-platform support, not to mention the other components for Web sharing, FTP, SMB, SMTP, and Print Services.

Does the server need to be a dedicated machine?

The ASIP server doesn't need to be dedicated to sharing files, but for best performance, a dedicated machine is preferred. Avoid using the ASIP server as a user workstation, as any system restarts will disrupt your server clients.

Can I split services between multiple servers?

Yes, to optimize performance, you can run different ASIP services on different computers, as long as they meet the minimum system requirements of the software. But certain services must run on the same machine. Here are some dependencies:

  • File/Web/FTP/SMB services, which use the Web & File Server application, must all run on the same machine.

  • Mail Server can run independently, but uses Users & Groups data file, and the Web & File Admin program, to modify the Users & Groups.

  • Print Server can run independently, but uses Users & Groups data file.

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