Depending on your environment, there might be scenarios where the Kanaka Plug-in is the preferred method of access over the Kanaka Desktop Client, and vice-versa. The table below provides some scenarios where one access method might be preferred over another.
Table 2-1 Decision Matrix for Which Method of Access to Use
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Scenario |
Suggested Access Method |
|---|---|
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Mac OS X users in a computer lab setting |
Kanaka Plug-in |
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Mac OS X users with assigned workstations and local accounts |
Kanaka Desktop Client |
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Mac OS X users who do not want to go through the login window to access network storage resources |
Kanaka Desktop Client |
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Mac OS X users who do not want to lose their workstation settings when accessing network storage resources |
Kanaka Desktop Client |
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Mac OS X mobile users who frequently work at home and connect to the organization’s network via VPN |
Kanaka Desktop Client |
|
Mac OS X 10.4 users |
Kanaka Plug-in (The Kanaka Desktop Client works only with Mac OS X 10.5 and above) |