The fact is that Macs are only getting more popular among users. And, with the consumerization of IT and the influx of consumer-owned devices being used for work, enterprises can save substantial money in hardware cost. However, the issue remains that without a Mac-Windows integration solution, costs associated with an overwhelmed IT Help desk and employee stalled productivity because of file compatibility issues sap those savings right off your balance sheet.

ExtremeZ-IP solves these problems by seamlessly integrating Macs into a Windows-based network.

 

With ExtremeZ-IP, enterprises can:

  • Eliminate incompatibilities that Macs encounter when using traditional Windows SMB files shares like “dot underscore” files
  • Support for Mac file 'resource forks'
  • Handle long file names properly
  • Ensure Mac users can browse DFS namespaces
  • Support Compatibility with Mac OS 9 through the latest OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • Integrate with multiple versions of Windows like Windows 2003 and 2008 servers
  • Plug Mac users directly into Active Directory
  • Authenticate through Kerberos single sign-on
  • Take advantage of Distributed File Systems (DFS) and Network-based Home Directories.

All while providing the Mac technologies your users expect, like:

  • AFP file server access
  • Network Spotlight
  • Time Machine
  • Bonjour resource discovery
  • Auto-configuration of network printers