rk.barber

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Q: what known issues are there in connecting to a Windows network?

I'm looking to connect a MacBook Pro to a Windows Enterprise network and Exchange Server. What known issues are there in connectivity?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 27, 2012 11:38 AM

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by BDAqua,

BDAqua Nov 27, 2012 5:51 PM in response to rk.barber
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Nov 27, 2012 5:51 PM in response to rk.barber

Hello, if you don't get a reply here, try reposting in 10.8 maybe...

https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/os_x_mountain_lion
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workitout1021 Nov 28, 2012 8:32 AM in response to rk.barber
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Nov 28, 2012 8:32 AM in response to rk.barber

Rk, I work an such an environment. If you want things to work for just you, the short answer is "no problem". If you have multiple user authenticating for say, profile managent or domain administration, I would HIGHLY advise a Mac Server that would tie into the existing enterprise.

http://4cornerit.com
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rk.barber Nov 28, 2012 8:50 AM in response to workitout1021
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Nov 28, 2012 8:50 AM in response to workitout1021

WIO1921
It would only be me trying this. I'm trying to go rogue and use a MacBook ILO a Dell laptop. I've heard that enabling Bonjour will aid in this effort, and am doing some additional research on that.
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by workitout1021,Helpful

workitout1021 Nov 28, 2012 10:26 AM in response to rk.barber
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Nov 28, 2012 10:26 AM in response to rk.barber

In terms of printers and network shares, just make sure there is a user account in active directory. If all you are looking for is printers and shares, bonjour only helps you share mac printers on your network from YOUR macintosh. Bonjour does nothing if you are trying to connect to a printer on a PC Network.
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by rk.barber,

rk.barber Nov 28, 2012 11:06 AM in response to workitout1021
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Nov 28, 2012 11:06 AM in response to workitout1021

my primary concern is accessing file folders. On a different note, I installed the WatchGuard VPN client that we use on my iMac at home and am resolving some issues with not being able to see our network shares.
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