Welcome to the AppleShare IP 6.3 Software Developers Kit
This SDK contains the information you need to take advantage of or extend the functionality of AppleShare IP 6.
CONTENTS
Introduction
New with AppleShare IP 6.3
Requirements
AppleTalk Filing Protocol
AppleShare IP Registry
AppleShare IP Server Controls/Events
AppleShare IP Print Security Protocol
AppleShare IP User Authentication Module
Obsolete/Pre-AppleShare IP 6.0 SDK materials
Other AppleShare Information
Introduction
The AppleShare IP 6 product line has many significant features and improvements, such as built-in support for Windows file sharing and the AppleShare IP Mail Server supports the Internet standard IMAPv4 protocol. Support for these open standards means that AppleShare IP is fully compatible with Macintosh and Windows clients; therefore allowing for an even broader opportunity to develop for the AppleShare IP technology. Within this SDK, you will find detailed developer documentation, interfaces, libraries and sample code that will allow you to develop your applications and plug-ins for the AppleShare IP and AppleShare Client APIs.
New with AppleShare IP 6.3
AppleShare IP 6.3 is the latest update to the AppleShare IP 6 product family and builds upon the existing AppleShare IP product by continuing to provide the complete suite of LAN and Internet services, including Web, File, Mail and Print services. New for version 6.3 is full compatibility with Mac OS 9.0, allowing server administrators to take advantage of the latest improvements in the Mac OS. AppleShare IP 6.3 also eliminates the dependencies of the earlier versions of the administration applications on OpenDoc and replaces the administration with a single integrated management system, called Mac OS Server Admin. Mac OS Server Admin allows for both local and remote administration. In addition, AppleShare IP 6.3 provides many bug fixes and general performance improvements. AppleShare IP retains its traditional ease of use with a single administration console, making it simple to manage AppleShare users, groups, passwords and security.
With the AppleShare IP 6.3 SDK, we have made several changes to existing files and additionally have provided some new files. The AppleShare Client API and ASIP Print Security Protocol are now available within this SDK as well as a new 2-Way Random UAM within the Tools folder. This SDK includes updated Server Control Calls & Event Handling and AppleShare IP Registry header files, as well as updated AppleShare IP Client & Server KlearText UAM projects that will further your development of and take greater advantage of the AppleShare IP and AppleShare Client APIs.
Requirements
AppleShare IP 6.3 Server:
• CPU: Any Power Macintosh computer, iMac, or Macintosh Server with a G4, G3, 604e, 604, or 601 microprocessor, or a 6500 series computer with a 603e microprocessor.
• RAM: 64 MB of memory with virtual memory turned on; 80 MB with virtual memory turned off. More memory may be needed if you are using one or more web server plug-ins.
• System Software: Mac OS 9 is required.
AppleShare Client 3.8.5:
• System Software: Mac OS 9 is recommended. The minimum requirement is Mac OS 7.6 or later.
For using the header files, libraries, and sample code:
• Most files have been updated to Code Warrior Pro 5; however some are still available in Code Warrior Pro 3.
AppleTalk Filing Protocol
Information is provided for the AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) version 2.1 and 2.2 in two documents: AppleTalk Filing Protocol Version 2.1 and 2.2, including the AFP over TCP/IP specification, and AppleTalk Filing Protocol, Update to Inside Macintosh: Networking, Chapter 9. Additionally, the Inside AppleTalk document, which describes the AppleTalk Filing Protocol version 2.0, has been provided so that a complete AFP specification is available in one location. All documents are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later to view them.
AppleShare IP Registry
Documentation, header files, libraries and sample code are provided relating to using the
AppleShare IP Registry to store & retrieve users & group information.
AppleShare IP Server Controls and Events
Documentation, header files, libraries and sample code are provided for using AppleShare IP
Server Control Calls and Server Event Handlers to control and monitor the behavior of the AppleShare IP Web & File Server.
AppleShare IP Print Security Protocol
Documentation is provided for using the AppleShare IP Print Server Security Protocol for controlling access to print queues by user name and password.
ASIP User Authentication Module
Documentation, header files, libraries and sample code are provided for creating custom Server and Client User Authentication Modules.
Obsolete/Pre ASIP 6.0
Also included with the AppleShare IP 6.3 SDK package is the pre-AppleShare IP 6.0 release of the AppleShare SDK including sample code, header files and documentation for the Users & Groups Library and the AppleShare 4.0 Server Control / Server Event Calls, as well as the AppleShare IP 5.0.2 software package. Please see the AppleShare IP 5.0.2 Read Me and documentation for all AppleShare IP 5.0.2 information.
Other AppleShare Information
Web sites
For the latest information about the AppleShare IP product, please visit the AppleShare IP web site located at www.apple.com/appleshareip. Here you will find technical information on the currently shipping version, information on purchasing the AppleShare IP product, tips, solutions to problems, any patches that may become available after the release of the software, and much more.
Please also visit the Apple Developer web site located at www.apple.com/developer for developer support or contact the Apple Developer group at dts@apple.com.
AppleShare IP Mailing List
To receive information about software updates, you are cordially invited to join the AppleShare IP mailing list. By joining the mailing list, you will also have the opportunity to share your experiences, questions, and comments with other developers and customers using the software. Apple employees monitor the list, but Apple does not guarantee that all questions directed to this list will be answered. For more information about joining the mailing list, see the AppleShare IP Web site at www.apple.com/appleshareip, and look under the heading "Feedback: Join the Discussion".
