SoftNAS allows you to create shares via the Apple Filing Protocol(AFP). This will allow Mac users to integrate our storage quickly and easily. Much like a CIFS share, AFP allows multiple clients to access and update the same file while preventing conflicts by providing file sharing and file locking.
SoftNAS Cloud® uses Netatalk AFP server for secure, stable, and fast file sharing and print services. Using Netatalk's AFP 3.3 compliant file-server leads to significantly higher transmission speeds compared with Macs accessing a server via SaMBa/NFS, while providing clients with the best possible user experience (full support for Macintosh metadata, flawlessly supporting mixed environments of classic Mac OS and OS X clients).
 Start/Stop Netatalk ServicesMuch like rebooting a server, this can be a quick troubleshooting method to restore connectivity. It can also be used to stop Netatalk Services while you make changes, allowing it to start afresh with the new settings.
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 Create new volumeCreate new volume allows you to open the Create New Volume Settings page. Here you can configure and create a new volume by filling in the fields with the appropriate data.
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 Existing Volume/ Edit VolumeClicking the name of an existing volume will allow you to edit its settings via the Edit Volume Settings page. This page is identical to the Create New Volume Settings page, save that the existing volume settings are automatically populated.
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 Volume PresetsClicking Create new volume preset allows you to create 'presets' or templates of AFP volume configurations that can be autopopulated on any new volume. The following menu will appear.
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 Settings for Home VolumesNeed more info
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 Edit Global Settings/Server OptionsHere you can configure the global settings used on the host server to present your AFP share. This includes settings such as configuring alternate ports for AFP (default is 548), authentication methodology, volume presets for all volumes on this server, and more.
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 View and Manage Current UsersBy clicking Show Current Users, you can view the users currently logged in and accessing your files, and how long they have been connected. This means you can improve performance by kicking "zombie" users, or those suspected of suspicious activity. This can also help in situations where users are disconnected, and cannot log back on, because their last session did not close.
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