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1 Overview of File Services
This chapter provides an overview of Mac OS X Server file
services, explains standard permissions and Access
Control Lists (ACLs), and discusses related security issues.
You can configure Mac OS X Server file services to allow clients to access shared files,
applications, and other resources over a network.
• AFP service uses the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) to share resources with clients who
use Macintosh computers.
• Windows service uses the Server Message Block/Common Internet File System
(SMB/CIFS) protocol to share resources with and provide name resolution for clients
who use Windows or Windows-compatible computers.
• FTP service uses File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to share files with anyone using FTP
client software.
• NFS service uses the Network File System (NFS) to share files and folders with users
(typically UNIX users) who have NFS client software.
Note: This guide describes how to set up AFP, FTP, and NFS services. For information
about setting up Windows service, refer to the Windows services administration guide.
Multiple Network Interface Support
AFP, SMB/CIFS, FTP, and NFS file services are available over all network interfaces in
Mac OS X Server. You can’t configure file services separately for each interface.
Setting Up File Services
You use the following applications to set up and manage file services:
• Server Admin: Use it to configure individual file services for each protocol.
• Workgroup Manager: Use it to create share points and set access privileges.
You can also perform most setup and management tasks in Terminal. For more
information, see the file services chapter of the command-line administration guide.