Instruction Manual

7
PREFACE
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to install AppleShare IP for the first time, or to upgrade
an existing AppleShare server.
To set up your AppleShare IP server, follow these steps:
1 If you are upgrading AppleShare IP, back up your server (page 11).
2 If you are currently using AppleShare IP 5, make sure your mail server users download all
their mail before you proceed. Otherwise, you’ll need to update the mail database later.
3 If you need to, install Mac OS 9. Follow the instructions in the installation manual that came
with Mac OS 9.
4 Set up the File Sharing, AppleTalk, and TCP/IP control panels (page 12).
5 Install AppleShare IP software on your server (page 12).
6 Use the AppleShare IP Easy Setup program (page 15).
7
If you are currently using AppleShare 3 or 4, you may need to transfer share points (page 37)
and create new print queues (page 26).
8 If you are currently using AppleShare IP 5, you may need to update the mail database
(page 38).
9 If you plan to use TCP/IP, set up (or arrange for) DNS service (page 27).
10 If you are installing AppleShare IP for the first time, configure the services you plan to use
(page 16).
11 If you want to administer services remotely, install Mac OS Server Admin on an
administration workstation (page 13).
12 If necessary, install AppleShare Client software (page 13).