Mac Integration Basics 10.

7
Adding a Mac to a Windows or other Standards-based Network

 Apple Inc. 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iCal, iPhone, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Keynote, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, Numbers, Pages, Safari, and Spotlight are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Adobe and PostScript are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the U.S. and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and the prospective users. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

Because Apple periodically releases new versions and updates to its software, images shown in this book may be different from what you see on your screen. 08-26-2011

Contents

Introduction
Overview Prerequisite Knowledge

5
5 5

Network Accounts

Configuring a Mac to Connect to a Network Account Server Using Network Accounts Summary For Additional Information

6 11 12 12

File Sharing

Connecting to File Servers Personal File Sharing Summary For Additional Information

13
13 15 17 17

Email, Calendars, and Contacts

Email Connecting to an Exchange Server Email with POP and IMAP Servers Contacts Calendars Summary For Additional Information

18
18

21 23 26 26

Security

User Account Security Choosing a Password Locking the Computer Screen Disabling Automatic Login System Security FileVault 2 Firmware Password Antivirus Protection Network Security OS X Firewall

27

27

30

35

Virtual Private Network Summary For Additional Information

40 40

Printing from OS X Computers

Connecting to a USB Printer Printing to a Network Printer Working with PPD files Summary For Additional Information

41
41 42 43 44 44

Instant 5

Messaging 4

Configuring iChat me.com, Mac.com, and AIM Accounts Other Instant Messaging Services Summary

46 51

Data 2

Management

and

Backup 5

Migrating Data from Windows to a Mac Transfer your Information from a PC with Migration Assistant Copying Files to External Storage Migrating Files Via Email Backing Up Data Backing Up Data with Time Machine Alternate Backup Methods Summary

52

54 57

Cross-platform 8

Compatibility 5

Cross-platform Compatibility Cross-platform Applications Cross-platform File Types Running Windows on a Mac Boot Camp Virtualization Summary For Additional Information

59 59 65 65

Additional Resources

Mac Integration Basics Exam OS X Training & Certification OS X Courses OS X Certifications Books Support

66 66 67

66

67