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.
|