Apple Mac OS X Server (Administrator’s Guide) - Manual (Page 221)

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File Services
File services enable clients of the Mac OS X Server to access files, applications, and other
resources over a network. Mac OS X Server includes four distinct file services:
m Apple file service, which uses the Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), lets you share resources
with clients who use Macintosh or Macintosh-compatible operating systems.
m Windows services use Server Message Block (SMB) protocol to let you share resources
with clients who use Windows or Windows-compatible operating systems, and to provide
name resolution service for Windows clients.
m File Transfer Protocol (FTP) service lets you share files with anyone using FTP.
m Network File System (NFS) service lets you share files and folders with users who have
NFS client software (UNIX users).
The following applications help you set up and manage file services:
m Server Settings—configure and turn file services on and off
m Workgroup Manager—share information and set access privileges
m Server Status—monitor the status of file services
Before You Begin
Before you start setting up file services you should determine which of the file services you
need. In general, you will want to turn on and configure the file services needed to support
all of your clients:
m Apple file service for Mac OS clients
m Windows services for Windows clients
m FTP service for clients using FTP to connect via the Internet
m NFS service for UNIX clients