Creating IBM i NetServer file shares

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You can share any directory in the integrated file system with clients in the network by using IBM® i NetServer. Creating a file share allows PC clients to easily access resources on the system.

IBM i NetServer does not share the entire integrated file system with the network by default.

To create a new file share by using IBM Navigator for i, follow these steps:

  1. Open IBM Navigator for i and connect to the system you want to work with.
  2. Expand File System.
  3. Click File Shares to view a list of currently shared objects.
  4. Select New File Share... from the Actions drop down menu.
  5. Use the Create IBM I NetServer File Share page to configure the new file share with a name, description, access, maximum number of users, and directory path name.
  6. Use the Text Conversion section to identify which file types must have their contents converted from the file coded character set ID (CCSID) to the CCSID you specify for the share.

The IBM Navigator for i online help provides more details about IBM i NetServer file share properties.