library over network

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library over network

In Yosemite 10.10.5, I connect to my NAS over network using AFP.

Currently i'm got my origional iTunes on NAS that i wish to update songs.

I connect to NAS in Finder, however when I open iTunes I see *!* marks... When I go to "Add to library" i see its lost connection so i must authenticate again (not as guest, but as admin, since i need write access to the files)

In finder it also showed no connection... I thought once u connect it was "global" not a per-application basis ...

The only way around this i figured if i checked the box to "Save password in keychain"... This i do not want to do as i beleive it stays connected one initally connected....

Its only iTunes that causes, or maybie certain apps..

Is there a way around this with not needing to save password? Since i do wish to not auto connect always,,, but i wish to keep the current connection upon opening iTunes.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), null

Posted on Sep 5, 2016 3:54 PM

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Tech198 Author

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Sep 6, 2016 4:43 AM in response to Tech198

I came to the the conclusion, is must be a security issue, even though when u authenticate as "admin" on NAS< u know what u are doing... It's just when u open itunes, it disconnects map share, so the only workaround in order not to compromise security is to:

- open iTunes... File >> "Add to library"

- mount share(s) by clicking folder(s). (so u see "eject" symbol next to folder(s) in dialog)

- close iTunes

- re-open

Map share(s) stay connected..

Kinda weird way of doing this, when u think the only other way is to compromise security is saving password in Key-chain.

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