Lesson 29. Mounting Remote File Systems
Mac OS X connects to various file-sharing services such as the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), File Transfer Protocol (FTP), network file system (NFS), and Server Message Block (SMB) for Windows. This lesson discusses the mechanics behind the connections, the various methods of mounting share points, and some variances that make the experience different, based on several criteria. While the easiest methods of connecting to a server are through the Network icon in the Sidebar or the Connect to Server option in the Go menu (both from the Finder), some additional methods, such as using the mount command from the command line, will also be examined in this lesson. |