How to connect my mac to a Windows server?

It might seem like a daunting task to mix your Mac in a Windows server environment.  But, it’s not too difficult.  There are a few steps to take to connect to a Windows server with a mac running Mac OS 10.  This will allow you to access files on a Windows server.

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Go to the Finder->Go and choose Connect to Server
  2. Type in smb://server_name/share_name
  3. Enter the workgroup/domain where the server is
  4. Enter your username and password for the server
  5. Your server share will appear in the Computer area in the Finder Window.  You may select is as a preference so it appears on your desktop.

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