You’ll learn how to select and configure the right hardware and software for your needs and budget, consider the pros and cons of different file-sharing options, find set-up steps for each of the core Mac OS X file-sharing services- AFP, SMB, and FTP-(with tips to help you avoid problems and security risks), and learn how to connect to Mac file servers from a variety of major operating systems. This detail-packed book makes file sharing easy, whether it’s between two Macs on a local network, among a mixed-platform office workgroup, or between far-flung computers on the Internet.