InfoServer Client for Macintosh Installation and User Guide Mar93

This document, the "InfoServer Client for Macintosh Installation and User's Guide" (Version 1.1, March 1993), provides instructions for Macintosh users and local area network (LAN) managers on how to install and utilize the InfoServer Client software.

The guide explains that the InfoServer system acts as an Ethernet-based, high-performance virtual device server, making physical media (like compact discs) and logical disk partitions available to network clients as if they were local devices. Unlike a file server, InfoServer does not impose a specific file system, allowing Macintosh clients to use their native file system. The InfoServer Client software for Macintosh enables this access, offering features such as automatic disk service failover (reconnecting to duplicate services) and load balancing.

The installation section details software requirements (Macintosh System 6.0.7 or later, InfoServer Software Version 2.1 or later on the server) and hardware needs (Ethernet controller board and cable). It provides a step-by-step installation process, including making a backup of the distribution diskette, running the Installer, restarting the Macintosh, and configuring the LASTport driver settings (such as network size, group code, and disk failover).

Finally, the document covers accessing InfoServer device services, including preparing the InfoServer system (verifying LASTport group and creating services for compact discs and read/write partitions). For Macintosh users, it describes how to select and mount services using the InfoServer Client application, with options for read-only access, saving passwords, and creating "connection documents" for quick access. It also explains automatic reconnection capabilities and notes considerations for creating System 7 aliases to InfoServer volumes.