NASLite Network Attached Storage

I need some help. First, let me say that I am not a novice at a computer but I am a complete NEWBIE when it comes to NAS software and particularly NASLite. I have had my NASLite-2 HDD on line less than a month. I have manage to get my small MUSIC library copied to the server using SYNCBACK and am able to play the music thru MCE.

I’m totally confused on the SERVICE portion of NASLite.

SERVICE STATUS DESCRIPTION
TELNET ENABLED Remote administration server
HTTP ENABLED HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
RSYNC ENABLED Directories and files synchronization server
FTP ENABLED File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
SMB/CIFS READ/WRITE Server Message Block (SMB) / Common Internet File System (CIFS)
NFS ENABLED Network File System (NFS)

I know how to use TELENET to a the server and I’m familiar with and use PUTTY.
I know how to use HTTP and FTP.

But with RSYNC, SMB/CIFS and NFS I don’t have a clue. I have all three enabled, but I’m unsure as to have to implement these services.

I know that SMB/CIFS and NFS are file systems, are they implemented automatically when they are enabled or do I need some sort of Client program on my MCE machine to implement.

And with RSYNC is there a procedure for implementing Rsync?

I know these are very basic questions, but I would really appreciate someone taking time to explain. I want to start moving my ARCHIVED DVD from my MCE machine to the server.

CarolinaGuy

SMB/CIFS are networking file system export mechanisms of the M$ OS. It is generally the way that files are shared in windows, even the Macs have support for it out of the box.

NFS (Network File System) is more of a UNIX version of the SMB/CIFS. It seems to perform a bit faster and has a bit lower overhead as well. You don't have to have it enabled as a service if you don't want.

Rsync, can't help you there since I don't use it.

Mike