MAC & 2003 domain.local

[scottew]

I sent this to the SBS forum as well, but thought I would check here also.

I recently set up a new SBS 2003 server and I named the domain domain.local. The client has their MAC expert on site to install some software for their MAC's to access the network files and printing. He mentioned that there are issues with MAC's connecting to a domain with the .local suffix.

Is anyone aware what these issues are? He recommends changing the domain name, but from what I understand, you can not rename a SBS 2003 domain. I would basically have to rebuild the server.

Any information on this subject would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Scott

 

[epod69]

Hey Scott,
I haven't dealt with a server environment involving Mac computers but have you tried installing the file and print services for Macintosh through the components wizard?

Would that help the situation or is there a lot more to it then that maybe?

Good Luck!
Jesse