10 things you should know about connecting Macintosh OS X systems to Windows networks

Macintosh systems are again appearing on business networks. Unlike older Macintosh operating systems, when complex AppleTalk configuration and additional Windows network services may have been required, adding Apple Macintosh OS X systems to Windows networks is fairly straightforward. Still, a few catches remain, and configuring Windows domain or even workgroup membership often requires some fundamental tweaks.

IT consultant Erik Eckel offers a look at 10 key aspects of connecting Macintosh OS X systems to Windows networks, such as enabling File Sharing and creating Windows user accounts on the Macs, configuring printer sharing, and working with File Services For Macintosh.

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