Mac and Server Communication

[shannonf688]

Hi everybody,

I work in a small office where we all use Mac desktop computers. We have a server run from a PC and have so much trouble connecting to it. I know a new server will help but does anybody know of a solution without getting a new server. Such as software etc? Please help!!!

 

[symbology]

Sorry, but not enough information.

To begin with, what are the symptoms of your issues? How are you connecting to this server? Have you always had issues?

The more information and detail you can provide the better.

 

[shannonf688]

We keep getting kicked off the server and off our e-mail (Entourage). Also, we are constantly prompted for e-mail passwords due to the connection. And, we have e-mails sitting in the Outbox presumably not sent but sometimes they are.

I'm not sure how we connect to the server but I believe it's run through a PC which I assume is the problem...But I'm looking for ways to solve it without completely purchasing a new server.

 

[symbology]

So, it is just a problem with Entourage? Not CIFS/SMB access?

I hate to break it to you, but Entourage sucks and is very problematic. The only advise I can give you is upgrade to Office 2011 ASAP.

Well, not the only advise. Another option is to run something like Parallels, VMWare or Virtualbox and install a windows OS in a VM and run Outlook.

 

[macros73]

Office 2011 for Mac has hit RTM stage. It should be available in another month or so.

It comes with Outlook, not Entourage, which should solve your problems assuming you use Exchange 2007 or higher for an email server.

 

[symbology]

Another option is to just use OWA if you have web access setup on the Exchange server.