Connecting to Windows Servers in MacOS X

1. Problem
   

   How do I mount my user space on Jupiter-PA or the shared space on Saturn-PA using MacOS X?

2. Solution
   

   To connect to Jupiter-PA or Saturn-PA in MacOS X:
   

   1. Bring up the "Connect to Server" dialog. To do this, from the desktop press -K.
   2. In the "Address" field, type (without quotes of course) "smb://jupiter-pa.pa.msu.edu" for Jupiter-PA or "smb://saturn-pa.pa.msu.edu" for Saturn-PA.
   3. Click "Connect".
   4. Enter you PHY-AST domain username and password.
   5. On the "SMB Mount" screen, pull down the menu and select "Users" for Jupiter-PA user space or "Shared" for Saturn-PA shared file space.
   6. You should now see a new icon on your desktop. Open it and navigate to your personal user folder or your shared folder.

3. Other Useful Information
   1. Click HERE for information on how to add network print queues in MacOS X.

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Last Updated: 2008.06.12 (Thursday) Eastern Daylight Time by Jeffrey Bowes