Troubleshooting
Problem
This document explains some of the options available for mapping a drive to IBM i5/OS NetServer.
Resolving The Problem
The client side drive mapping is not technically supported by IBM i support.
This is a Microsoft Client connecting to the IBM i Netserver Server using SMB and CIFS protocols.
This is a Microsoft Client connecting to the IBM i Netserver Server using SMB and CIFS protocols.
These are just a few examples for mapping a drive to a IFS share:
1. Using the Windows GUI:
The following Microsoft document explains how to map a drive on Windows 11 and windows 10:
Map a network drive in Windows
Map a network drive in Windows
The following example is from a Windows 2022 Server:
Select This PC=>Computer Tab=>drop down and select Map network drive as seen below.
In the next dialog context select a drive letter=>Enter your system and share name=>Click Reconnect at sign-in and Connect using different credentials, then click the Finish button as in the next image below.
Enter you're credentials when prompted:
2. Using Windows Command Prompt to map a drive.
Note: Do not open an elevated Command prompt when mapping drives on a users PC.
The way Windows behaves, the elevated mapped drive will not be available to the user.
These examples will use the Net Use command.
Maps a non persistent drive:
net use j: \\rch750b.711.lab\mydocs /user:FAKE\jmckee
Maps a persistent drive:
net use j: \\rch750b.711.lab\mydocs /user:FAKE\jmckee /persistent:yes
Maps a persistent drive and passes in the password:
net use j: \\rch750b.711.lab\mydocs <password> /user:FAKE\jmckee /persistent:yes
**Information why the FAKE domain is being passed is in the Check list for NetServer Password Authentication from Windows link below.
Useful Documents:
Creating an IBM i NetServer File Share
Creating an IBM i NetServer File Share
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