Mac OS X Server: How to make a hidden directory a share point

  • Last Modified: October 20, 2009
  • Article: HT3116
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Summary

Server Manager and Workgroup Manager will not display hidden directories, such as /usr/local/ or /opt. To set a hidden directory as a share point, use the "sharing" command in Terminal.

Products Affected

Mac OS X Server 10.4, Mac OS X Server 10.3, Mac OS X Server 10.5, Mac OS X Server 10.6

Here is an example of the sharing command:

sudo sharing -a /opt

This will set the /opt directory as a share point that can then be edited in Server Admin (or Workgroup Manager in Mac OS X Server v10.4 or earlier).

Additional Information

Type man sharing in Terminal for more information about using this command.

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