File shares

An iSeries™ NetServer™ file share is a directory path that iSeries NetServer shares with clients on the network.

A file share can consist of any integrated file system directory on the i5/OS^® operating system. You can create, display, configure, and end iSeries NetServer file shares.

In general, all integrated file system limitations and considerations apply when you access shared directories with iSeries NetServer.

Creating an iSeries NetServer file share
You can share any directory in the i5/OS integrated file system with clients in the network by using iSeries NetServer. Creating a file share allows PC clients to easily access resources on the system.
Controlling access to iSeries NetServer file shares
You can assign an access setting for iSeries NetServer file shares to control the PC clients' level of access to objects in the directory paths of the i5/OS integrated file system.
Stopping file sharing
You can stop file sharing with the other clients.
Accessing file shares from a Windows client
You can use your Windows client to access the file shares by using iSeries NetServer.

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iSeries NetServer