Creating a file share

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A file share is a directory path that IBM i NetServer shares with PC clients on the IBM i network. A file share can consist of any integrated file system directory on the IBM i platform.

To create a file share, follow these steps.

In IBM Navigator for i
  1. In IBM Navigator for i, under the IBM i Management node, expand File Systems > Integrated File System.
  2. Navigate through the file system folders until you locate the folder that contains the folder for which you want to create a share.
  3. Click on this folder to display its contents in the console work space.
  4. Right-click the folder containing the file share that you want to create a share in the console work space and select Sharing.
  5. Select Create Share.
  6. On the File Share dialog that is shown, specify the attributes for the new file share and click OK.
In System i® Navigator
  1. In System i Navigator, expand My Connections > your system > File Systems > Integrated File System.
  2. Expand the folder that has the share defined for it that you want to create a share.
  3. Right-click the folder containing the file share that you want to create a share and select Sharing.
  4. Select Create Share.
  5. On the File Share dialog that is shown, specify the attributes for the new file share and click OK.