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BeServed - Getting Started

Step 1: Getting the Server Running

When BeServed is installed on most platforms, the file server is automatically started. This does not happen, however, on BeOS systems with the default net_server. To make sure that the server is running on BeOS or Unix platforms, you can use the following command at a prompt:
ps -a | grep beserved
You should observe some information regarding a running application called beserved_server. If the prompt returns without displaying any information, you will be to execute beserved_server manually. The location of the software varies based upon the recommendations of the platform. On BeOS, the server will be located in /boot/home/config/servers.

Running BeServed on Windows is somewhat different. On Windows 95, 98, and Me, BeServed will run as a console application and display a small window without any text. This can safely be minimized.

On Windows NT, 2000, and XP, BeServed runs as a Windows service. This is a special type of application that runs without a user logged on, can be assigned specific security rights, and more. You cannot launch a Windows service by running the executable file. Instead, you use the Service Manager, which is located under Administration Tools in the Control Panel. Using the Service Manager, you can start and stop the BeServed service. You can also type "net start beserved" and "net stop beserved" from the command prompt.
Step 2: Run MyNetwork
From your Zeta computer, you should be able to run the MyNetwork application located in the Network folder underneath Software.
This application should display each of the computers on your network currently running BeServed. It will display either the host name or the IP address, depending on your DNS server and the contents of your /etc/hosts file. If you double-click on one of the computers listed, you should see another window appear listing the folders that have been shared on that computer. Double-clicking on the shared folder will automatically mount it and display its contents in a Tracker window. You can now work with those files just as though they were local to your computer.
Step 3: Adjust Your Configuration

On BeOS and Windows platforms, you can now use the FileSharing application to determine which folders you'd like to share. On BeOS systems, FileSharing is located under Preferences. On Windows, you'll find FileSharing in the Control Panel.

On Unix platforms, you'll need to edit the configuration file manually. This process is described elsewhere in the documentation.

You might also decide you'd like to require users to supply a username and password to gain access to folders you've decided to share. This is especially important if your computer is connected to the Internet, since BeServed can easily mount shared folders across a wide-area network. If you'd like to require this, you'll want to select a system on your network to be the "authentication server." This machine will run the besure_server application and authenticate all requests to mount shared folders. Because the BeOS version ships with the DomainManager preferences applet, it is easiest to administer your user accounts from a BeOS-powered computer.

If you have problems, please consult the online knowledge base and other documentation.

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