Apple AppleShare IP 6.0 - Manual (Page 13)

Installing AppleShare IP 6.0 13
Backing Up Necessary Files
Depending on the file sharing program and system software version you’ve been using, you
may want to make backup copies or record certain information before proceeding.
m If you’re upgrading from a previous version of AppleShare or AppleShare IP, back up your
System Folder using a backup application that can copy invisible files. Backing up will
allow you to restore a copy of the previous Users & Groups Data File and the AppleShare
PDS file (an invisible file installed on every volume), and make it possible for you to
switch back to your previous version of AppleShare if you desire.
Note: When you make your backup copy, make sure that the AppleShare IP Web & File
Server is running.
m If you’re upgrading from Macintosh file sharing, you only need to make a backup copy of
your Users & Groups Data File. The Users & Groups Data File is located in the
Preferences folder inside the System Folder on your startup disk.
m If you’ve been using MacTCP for network communications, open the MacTCP control
panel and write down your computer’s IP address and the IP addresses of name servers
and routers. You need to copy down this information before you upgrade your system
software. You’ll use it later to configure the TCP/IP control panel.
Installing Mac OS 8.1
If your computer is running a version of system software that is earlier than Mac OS 8.1, you
need to upgrade to Mac OS 8.1 before you install AppleShare IP 6.0.
If your computer is already using Mac OS 8.1, skip ahead to “Setting Up Your Network
Identity” on page 14.
To install Mac OS 8.1, follow these steps:
1 Insert the Mac OS 8.1 CD-ROM disc that came with your AppleShare IP 6.0 software into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the Installer icon.
Follow the instructions on the screen to get to the Easy Install screen.
3 Install Mac OS 8.1 and OpenDoc 1.2.1.
If you use Easy Install, be sure to click the checkbox next to OpenDoc 1.2.1 (so that a
checkmark appears) to install all the system software you need to use AppleShare IP 6.0.
If you choose to do a custom installation, be sure to include OpenDoc 1.2.1,
Open Transport 1.3, and Apple Browser Launcher 1.0.
4 After the installation is complete, click Restart to restart your computer.