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SnapScale/RAINcloudOS 4.1 Administrator’s Guide
4 – Network Settings
Connect a Mac OS X Client Using SMB
Mac OS X clients can connect using SMB. Specify the cluster name (or an IP address from the
node IP address pool) in the Connect to Server window (from
Finder
press
Cmd + K
, or select
Finder > Go > Connect to Server
) as one of the following:
NOTE: If possible, clients should use the cluster name to benefit from round robin DNS resolution
Configure the DNS for Name Resolution and Round Robin Load Distribution on page 56
).
•
smb://cluster_name
•
smb://node_ip_address
Tip:
To disconnect from the SnapScale cluster, drag its icon into the Trash.
You can also browse the clusters in the Finder file window, under the Shared tab.
Configure Windows/SMB Networking
Windows SMB and security settings are configured from this page. The cluster can be
configured as part of a Workgroup or an Active Directory Domain.
Before performing the configuration procedures provided here, be sure you are familiar with
the information provided in
Support for Windows/SMB Networking on page 62
and
for Windows Network Authentication on page 62
.
To Join a Workgroup
1.
Go to
Network > Windows/SMB
.
2.
At the Member list, verify that the default
Workgroup
is selected.
