What is the proper way to Connect Mac OS X 10.8 to Server 2003 R2? I've googled and tried. It is just not working. Am I missing something obvious. It can't be that hard or is there an issue with 10.8? Thanks George

Hi George, What do you mean by "Connect Mac OS X 10.8 to Server 2003 R2" ? join Mac OS X 10.8 to windows domain? OR connect Windows 2003 from Mac OS X 10.8 through RDP ? OR connect windows shares from mac os x 10.8 ? See if any of the following helps Mac Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 - Unable to connect to shared folders on Windows PC's on network http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/60556/mac-mountain-lion-os-x-10-8-unable-to-connect-to-shared-folders-on-windows-pc How-To: SMB connection URL from Mac OS X 10.5/10.6/10.7/10.8 to Windows Server 2003/2008 http://reality-and-a-half.multiversum.com/how-to-smb-connection-url-mac-os-x-10-5-10-6-10-7-windows-server-2003-2008/ Joining to MS Active Directory Domain in Mountain Lion? http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/57921/joining-to-ms-active-directory-domain-in-mountain-lion Remote Desktop Connection for Mac no longer supported? http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserverTS/thread/b411edc9-3066-42cc-b2e1-0fc1c77c0e29 Also, you might get better help and support in Apple Support Communities. https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/os_x_mountain_lion ThanksRegards, Santosh I do not represent the organisation I work for, all the opinions expressed here are my own. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights. Whenever you see a helpful reply, click on Vote As Helpful & click on Mark As Answer if a post answers your question.

Hi george12345, The samba that the mac use is at the level of in between win2000/2003 for the encryption and the option. General's tip to make the connection work; - Lower the NTLM encryption on the server. -- Send NTLMv2 response only to Send LM & NTLM - use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated - Disable SMB signing. -- Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always) set to disabled -- Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) set to disabled MCP | MCTS 70-236: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Want to follow me ? | Blog: http://www.jabea.net | http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/

I have a windows 2003 r2 server at my church with 3 windows workstations attached. The church purchased a new imac and wants to replace a workstation. I just to be able to connect the iMac and reach the data that is stored on the server. Just like any windows workstation

Hi george12345, The samba that the mac use is at the level of in between win2000/2003 for the encryption and the option. General's tip to make the connection work; - Lower the NTLM encryption on the server. -- Send NTLMv2 response only to Send LM & NTLM - use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated - Disable SMB signing. -- Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always) set to disabled -- Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) set to disabled MCP | MCTS 70-236: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Want to follow me ? | Blog: http://www.jabea.net | http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/

Santosh, Where do I find the settings on Server 2003 r2 so that I can change them? Please be a little more specific. I'm a novice at this. Thanks George

George, Follow the steps given below Start -> Run -> type gpedit.msc {press Enter button}, navigate to Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\ in the right pane you can see those policy settings Here is an example Ref following for more details http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc728025(v=ws.10).aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738867(v=ws.10).aspx ThanksRegards, Santosh I do not represent the organisation I work for, all the opinions expressed here are my own. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights. Whenever you see a helpful reply, click on Vote As Helpful & click on Mark As Answer if a post answers your question.

Santosh, I was not able to connect my Mac. I had a couple of issues. The policy "Microsoft neetwork server: Digitally sign communications (always)" was not able to be changed from enabled. The radio button was greyed out and not changeable. I was able to find it in the "Domain Controller security" (I think that was the menu). It was a similiar policy editor. I was not able to find this setting either to change " Send NTLMv2 response only to Send LM & NTLM - use NTLMv2 session security if negotiated" where would I locate it to change it. Thanks george

It's in Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Network Security: LAN Manager authentication level. That setting should help, I know it make work back printer that "scan to folder" too. MCP | MCTS 70-236: Exchange Server 2007, Configuring Want to follow me ? | Blog: http://www.jabea.net | http://blogs.technet.com/b/wikininjas/