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Macos server file sharing update#
Macos server file sharing mac#

Recursive and non-recursive permission adjustments both via Finder and Terminal.Removal and recreation of all pre-existing accounts and groups.The following troubleshooting steps were taken: We began investigating the symptoms and quickly realised this was a fairly complex issue and we again needed direct access to the server and client Macs to test the problems and find a solution.

Immediately following the update to High Sierra, the client began complaining that access was sporadic, some accounts weren't working and file permissions were all over the place. No known cause was discovered for the credentials not working, and is most likely user error unrelated to the issues presented later. Remote access was restored via the new credentials and assigned to a Team Viewer account as a backup means of access.Following an administrator account reset, the server was updated to macOS 10.13.x High Sierra while it was easily accessed via dedicated peripherals.At this stage of the job, the status was as follows:

This resulted in the Mac mini being taken off site for said credentials to be reset as we weren't easily able to connect a display, keyboard and mouse where it was located, nor were we able to access the Mac via screen sharing.

Other basic network infrastructure includes a gigabit switch, Time Capsule and dedicated fibre connection via an ISP provided modem and router.Ĭracks started to appear on site within the last several weeks, notably when the server could not be accessed via the known administrator credentials.

It is a Mac mini running relatively high specifications including an SSD for primary storage.

The server in question is managed for a small local business with 5-10 user accounts, 3 groups, and a handful of shared folders.

The basic system configuration is as follows: It is worth noting that the recent security update from Apple that 'broke' file sharing didn't necessarily contribute to our difficulties, as a) the update was installed after these problems occurred and b) the problems continued even following a complete reinstall of the system as you'll see below. just to regain what most would consider basic file sharing functionality. Will summarise the situation in more detail below, but the net result of an entire weekend's work has been to go from macOS 10.13.x High Sierra back to macOS 10.12.x Sierra and its corresponding version of the Server app. This is the first and only occasion I've deliberately and willingly downgraded from a particular version of Apple's software.

The new ( missing and fundamentally broken) implementation of SMB/AFP file sharing in macOS Server 5.4 is nothing short of catastrophic for anyone who's found themselves in a similar situation to myself over the past several days. I'm afraid I don't frequent these forums but would appreciate any feedback or comments on the scenario I have documented below as it has really derailed my weekend. I've copied this post from an identical one I made on Apple's Support Communities here:

Macos server file sharing update#

Macos server file sharing mac#