To use a shared DVD or CD:
1On the other computer, insert a DVD or CD in the optical disc drive.
2On your Mac mini, select the remote disc when it appears under Devices in the Finder sidebar. If you see the “Ask to use” button, click it.
3On the other computer, when prompted, click Accept to allow your Mac mini to use the DVD or CD.
4On your Mac mini, use the disc as you normally would, once it becomes available.
If you try to shut down the other computer or eject the shared DVD or CD while your Mac mini is using it, you see a message telling you that the disc is in use. To proceed, click Continue.
Migrating Information to Your Mac mini
If you didn’t transfer your information to your Mac mini when you first set it up, you can use Migration Assistant to transfer your information at any time. For example, using Migration Assistant, you can transfer your user
Important: To migrate information from a Mac server, you must do it during server setup. Migration Assistant doesn’t transfer server information after setup.
To migrate information from a Mac or PC, the other computer must be on the same wired or wireless network. You can also migrate information from a Mac that’s connected via a FireWire cable and started up in target disk mode. For help migrating information, open Help Center and search for “Migration Assistant.”
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