
Ultimately, how a share point is configured for access, combined with the access settings
for each file-sharing service, determines whether users are able to log in via a file-sharing
protocol, and if so, what share points they are able to see upon login.
Using Apple Filing Protocol
Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), has been the default sharing protocol for Mac OS X and its
predecessors for quite some time. As Apple moves forward with an ever-widening set of
options when dealing with permissions, it is important to understand the basics of POSIX
permissions and their role in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.
Understanding AFP Share Points—POSIX Permissions vs. ...