What service must be active for Windows users to connect to Mac OS X Server share points?
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Once a folder is shared, does SMB sharing need to be activated for that share point?
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How do you set password policies for users logging in from computers running Windows?
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What is an early step when attempting to troubleshoot why a home folder is not accessible for a Windows user?
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What should be done prior to enabling your Mac OS X Server as a Primary Domain Controller?
Answers
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The Windows service known as Samba, which is activated via the Server Admin tool.
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No. Mac OS X Server automatically shares all share points over the following three protocols: AFP, SMB, and FTP.
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Global policies are set in the Security pane of the Open Directory service with Server Admin. Per-user policies are set by selecting the user in Workgroup Manager and clicking the Options button in the Advanced pane.
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Have the user attempt to mount the home folder manually via Windows.
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To avoid any possible conflicts, check with your Windows administrator to ensure there is not another Primary Domain Controller on the network.
