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# i9-13ks Setup Troubleshooting (2025-04-25 19:30Z)

_**User**_

It appears as though i9-13ks is not set up to run like the others. The port is 22146, but this batch doesn't use a powershell script. I think I forgot to set it up.

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_**Assistant**_

Let me help you set up the i9-13ks worker similar to the other machines. First, I'll check how the other workers are set up.


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<details>
            <summary>Searched codebase "worker setup script powershell" • **25** results</summary>
        
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|------|-------|
| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |
| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |
| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |
| `run_echo_worker.bat` | L1-2 |
| `start_all_workers.bat` | L1-16 |
| `run_masterbox_worker.bat` | L1-2 |
| `run_max_worker.bat` | L1-2 |
| `run_blender-boss_worker.bat` | L1-2 |
| `run_i9-13ks_worker.bat` | Lundefined-undefined |
| `localrecover/recover_blender-boss.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_i9-13ks.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_i9-13ks.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_blender-boss.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_echo.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_files.ps1` | L1-61 |
| `localrecover/recover_echo.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_max.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_masterbox.ps1` | L26-81 |
| `localrecover/recover_masterbox.ps1` | L1-26 |
| `localrecover/recover_max.ps1` | L26-81 |

</details>

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I see that all other workers are using a PowerShell script for setup, while i9-13ks is using a batch file. Let me create a PowerShell script for i9-13ks similar to the other workers.

First, I'll create a new PowerShell script for i9-13ks:



---

```diff
- 
+ Write-Host "Connecting to i9-13ks..."
+ 
+ try {
+     $remoteCommand = @'
+ Write-Host "Checking current network connections..."
+ net use
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nDisconnecting from NEXUS shares..."
+ # First disconnect from specific NEXUS shares
+ net use \\NEXUS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use \\NEXUS\flamenco /delete /y 2>$null
+ # Then disconnect any mapped drives
+ net use A: /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use F: /delete /y 2>$null
+ Write-Host "Existing NEXUS connections cleared."
+ 
+ $response = Read-Host "`nDo you want to stop any existing Flamenco workers? (y/n)"
+ if ($response -eq 'y') {
+     taskkill /IM flamenco-worker.exe /F 2>$null
+     if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+         Write-Host "Worker process terminated."
+     } else {
+         Write-Host "No worker process found."
+     }
+ }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nMapping network drives..."
+ Write-Host "Connecting drives to NEXUS..."
+ 
+ # First connect to the share without a drive letter
+ Write-Host "Establishing initial NEXUS connection..."
+ net use \\NEXUS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
+ if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+     Write-Host "Initial NEXUS connection established."
+     Start-Sleep -Seconds 2
+ 
+     Write-Host "`nMapping A: drive..."
+     net use A: \\NEXUS\amazon /persistent:yes
+     if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+         Write-Host "A: drive connected successfully."
+         
+         Write-Host "`nMapping F: drive..."
+         net use F: \\NEXUS\flamenco /persistent:yes
+         if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+             Write-Host "F: drive connected successfully."
+         } else {
+             Write-Host "Failed to connect F: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
+         }
+     } else {
+         Write-Host "Failed to connect A: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
+     }
+ } else {
+     Write-Host "Failed to establish initial NEXUS connection" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nVerifying connections..."
+ net use
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nStarting Flamenco worker..."
+ if (Test-Path "C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Flamenco 3.6") {
+     Set-Location "C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Flamenco 3.6"
+     if (Test-Path "flamenco-worker.exe") {
+         Start-Process flamenco-worker.exe
+         Write-Host "Flamenco worker started."
+         Write-Host "To verify, run: tasklist | findstr flamenco-worker"
+     } else {
+         Write-Host "Error: flamenco-worker.exe not found in Flamenco directory" -ForegroundColor Red
+     }
+ } else {
+     Write-Host "Error: Flamenco directory not found" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nPress Enter to continue..."
+ Read-Host
+ '@
+ 
+     # Encode the command to handle special characters
+     $bytes = [System.Text.Encoding]::Unicode.GetBytes($remoteCommand)
+     $encodedCommand = [Convert]::ToBase64String($bytes)
+     
+     # Execute the encoded command on the remote machine
+     ssh -t -p 22146 i9-13ks "powershell -EncodedCommand $encodedCommand"
+ 
+ } catch {
+     Write-Host "`nAn error occurred:" -ForegroundColor Red
+     Write-Host $_.Exception.Message -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nPress Enter to exit..."
+ Read-Host 
```

---

Now, I'll update the batch file to use the PowerShell script:




---

```diff
  @echo off
- echo Connecting to i9-13ks and starting Flamenco worker...
- ssh -t -p 22146 i9-13ks "net use & echo. & set /p kill_worker=Do you want to stop any existing Flamenco workers? (y/n): & if /i \"!kill_worker!\"==\"y\" (taskkill /IM flamenco-worker.exe /F & echo Worker process terminated.) & echo. & set /p remove_drives=Do you want to remove F: and A: drives? (y/n): & if /i \"!remove_drives!\"==\"y\" (net use F: /delete /y & net use A: /delete /y & echo Drives removed.) & echo. & echo Remapping network drives... & net use A: \\\\NEXUS\\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes & net use F: \\\\NEXUS\\flamenco /user:Nathan /persistent:yes & echo. & echo Starting Flamenco worker... & cd \"C:\\Program Files\\Blender Foundation\\Flamenco 3.6\" & start flamenco-worker.exe & echo. & echo Flamenco worker should now be running. & echo To verify, run: tasklist ^| findstr flamenco-worker & echo. & pause"
- echo.
- pause
+ powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1"
```

---

I've now set up i9-13ks to use the same PowerShell-based worker setup as the other machines. The changes include:

1. Created a new `run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1` script that follows the same pattern as other workers, with proper error handling and network drive management.
2. Updated the `run_i9-13ks_worker.bat` file to use the PowerShell script instead of the direct SSH command.

The main differences from the old setup are:
- Better error handling and reporting
- More consistent network drive management
- Proper PowerShell-based command execution
- Better user interaction with clear prompts and status messages

The worker should now work consistently with the other machines in your setup. You can run it the same way as the other workers, and it will handle the network connections and worker process management in the same manner.

---

_**User**_

I'm adding another network drive, can you make sure it's integrated similarly to the others? I'm only working on blender-boss for now.

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>I see the user wants to add another network drive setup to the scripts, similar to the existing network drive mappings. They've shown me a snippet from the `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` file that includes code for mapping the N: drive to \\NAS\amazon.

Looking at the snippet, it seems this is additional code that's in the blender-boss worker script but not in the i9-13ks script I just created. The user wants me to ensure that the new i9-13ks script also includes this N: drive mapping.

Since the user mentioned they're only working on blender-boss for now, I should focus on updating that script. I should check the full blender-boss script first to understand the context of where this N: drive mapping occurs.</details></think>

---

I'll update the blender-boss worker script to include the N: drive mapping as shown in your selection. Let me check the full script first.

---

Read file: run_blender-boss_worker.ps1

---

I see that in the blender-boss script, the N: drive mapping is already implemented. I notice a few important details:

1. In the disconnection section at the top, there's a line to disconnect from `\\NAS\amazon`
2. There's also a line to disconnect the N: drive
3. The N: drive mapping is added after the NEXUS connections

Let me update the blender-boss worker script to make sure these elements are properly integrated:

---



---

I see that the blender-boss script already has all the necessary N: drive mapping functionality. Since you mentioned you're only working on blender-boss for now, no changes were needed to that script.

Would you like me to add similar N: drive mapping functionality to the i9-13ks script or any other worker scripts as well? This would involve adding:

1. Network share disconnection for \\NAS\amazon
2. Drive letter disconnection for N:
3. N: drive mapping code

Let me know if you'd like these changes applied to other scripts.

---

_**User**_

It still asks for the username

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>Looking at the script for blender-boss_worker.ps1, I see that when mapping the N: drive, it doesn't include the "/user:Nathan" parameter that's used for the other drive mappings. This could be why it's still asking for the username when connecting to the N: drive.

When connecting to the NEXUS share, it uses:
```
net use \\NEXUS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
```

But for the NAS share, it uses:
```
net use N: \\NAS\amazon /persistent:yes
```

Missing the "/user:Nathan" parameter. I should add that to the N: drive mapping to prevent it from asking for credentials.</details></think>

---

I see the issue. The N: drive mapping is missing the username parameter. Let me fix that:

---

```diff
  
  Write-Host "`nMapping N: drive..."
- net use N: \\NAS\amazon /persistent:yes
+ net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
  if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
      Write-Host "N: drive connected successfully."
```

---

I've added the `/user:Nathan` parameter to the N: drive mapping command. This will provide the credentials automatically rather than prompting for a username.

The updated line now reads:
```powershell
net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
```

This should prevent the script from asking for the username when connecting to the NAS share. The connection will now use the same credentials as the other network drives.

---

_**User**_

great! let's mirror these simple changes on all the other scripts.

---

_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>I need to update all the other worker scripts to include the N: drive mapping with the username parameter, similar to what I did for the blender-boss script. Let me first see what other worker scripts exist.</details></think>

---

I'll update all the other worker scripts to include the N: drive mapping with the username parameter. First, let me check what scripts we need to modify:

---

<details>
            <summary>Grep search for "run_.+_worker\.ps1" • **8** files</summary>
        
| File | Line | Match |
|------|------|-------|
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/run_max_worker.bat` | L1 | `powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_max_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/run_masterbox_worker.bat` | L1 | `powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_masterbox_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/run_i9-13ks_worker.bat` | L1 | `powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/run_echo_worker.bat` | L1 | `powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_echo_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/run_blender-boss_worker.bat` | L1 | `powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_blender-boss_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L22 | `| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L23 | `| `run_echo_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L24 | `| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L25 | `| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L26 | `| `run_max_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L27 | `| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L28 | `| `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` | L1-60 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L29 | `| `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` | L60-90 |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L169 | `+ powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L176 | `1. Created a new `run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1` script that follows the same pattern as other workers, with proper error handling and network drive management.` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-25_19-30-i9-13ks-setup-troubleshooting.md` | L205 | `Read file: run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L101 | `| 📄 `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L102 | `| 📄 `run_max_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L103 | `| 📄 `run_echo_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L104 | `| 📄 `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L257 | `Read file: run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L401 | `| 📄 `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L402 | `| 📄 `run_max_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L403 | `| 📄 `run_echo_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-23_20-48-network-drive-mapping-and-file-copying-script.md` | L404 | `| 📄 `run_masterbox_worker.ps1` |` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L2181 | `+ powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_masterbox_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L2188 | `1. Created a PowerShell script (`run_masterbox_worker.ps1`) that:` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3501 | `+ powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_echo_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3513 | `+ powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_max_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3525 | `+ powershell.exe -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0run_blender-boss_worker.ps1"` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3532 | `- `run_echo_worker.ps1`` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3533 | `- `run_max_worker.ps1`` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3534 | `- `run_blender-boss_worker.ps1`` |
| `file:///c%3A/Users/Nathan/Desktop/flamenco/.specstory/history/2025-04-04_17-25-creating-worker2-scripts-for-flamenco.md` | L3535 | `- (and we already had `run_masterbox_worker.ps1`)` |

</details>

---

Now let me check each individual PowerShell script and modify them to include the N: drive mapping:

---

Read file: run_echo_worker.ps1

---

Let me update all the worker scripts one by one. Let's start with the echo worker:

---

```diff
  net use \\NEXUS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  net use \\NEXUS\flamenco /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use \\NAS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  # Then disconnect any mapped drives
  net use A: /delete /y 2>$null
  net use F: /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use N: /delete /y 2>$null
  Write-Host "Existing NEXUS connections cleared."
  
```

```diff
      Write-Host "Failed to establish initial NEXUS connection" -ForegroundColor Red
  }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nMapping N: drive..."
+ net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
+ if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+     Write-Host "N: drive connected successfully."
+ } else {
+     Write-Host "Failed to connect N: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
  
  Write-Host "`nVerifying connections..."
```

---

Now, let's update the max worker script:

---

Read file: run_max_worker.ps1

---

Let's update the max worker script:

---

```diff
  net use \\NEXUS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  net use \\NEXUS\flamenco /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use \\NAS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  # Then disconnect any mapped drives
  net use A: /delete /y 2>$null
  net use F: /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use N: /delete /y 2>$null
  Write-Host "Existing NEXUS connections cleared."
  
```

```diff
      Write-Host "Failed to establish initial NEXUS connection" -ForegroundColor Red
  }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nMapping N: drive..."
+ net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
+ if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+     Write-Host "N: drive connected successfully."
+ } else {
+     Write-Host "Failed to connect N: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
  
  Write-Host "`nVerifying connections..."
```

---

Now let's update the masterbox worker script:

---

Read file: run_masterbox_worker.ps1

---

Let's update the masterbox worker script:

---

```diff
  net use \\NEXUS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  net use \\NEXUS\flamenco /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use \\NAS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  # Then disconnect any mapped drives
  net use A: /delete /y 2>$null
  net use F: /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use N: /delete /y 2>$null
  Write-Host "Existing NEXUS connections cleared."
  
```

```diff
      Write-Host "Failed to establish initial NEXUS connection" -ForegroundColor Red
  }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nMapping N: drive..."
+ net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
+ if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+     Write-Host "N: drive connected successfully."
+ } else {
+     Write-Host "Failed to connect N: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
  
  Write-Host "`nVerifying connections..."
```

---

Finally, let's update the i9-13ks worker script:

---

Read file: run_i9-13ks_worker.ps1

---

Let's update the i9-13ks worker script:

---

```diff
  net use \\NEXUS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  net use \\NEXUS\flamenco /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use \\NAS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null
  # Then disconnect any mapped drives
  net use A: /delete /y 2>$null
  net use F: /delete /y 2>$null
+ net use N: /delete /y 2>$null
  Write-Host "Existing NEXUS connections cleared."
  
```

```diff
      Write-Host "Failed to establish initial NEXUS connection" -ForegroundColor Red
  }
+ 
+ Write-Host "`nMapping N: drive..."
+ net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
+ if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
+     Write-Host "N: drive connected successfully."
+ } else {
+     Write-Host "Failed to connect N: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
  
  Write-Host "`nVerifying connections..."
```

---

I've updated all worker scripts to include the N: drive mapping. The changes made to each script are:

1. Added disconnection for the NAS share: `net use \\NAS\amazon /delete /y 2>$null`
2. Added disconnection for the N: drive: `net use N: /delete /y 2>$null`
3. Added the N: drive mapping section:
   ```powershell
   Write-Host "`nMapping N: drive..."
   net use N: \\NAS\amazon /user:Nathan /persistent:yes
   if ($LASTEXITCODE -eq 0) {
       Write-Host "N: drive connected successfully."
   } else {
       Write-Host "Failed to connect N: drive" -ForegroundColor Red
   }
   ```

All worker scripts (blender-boss, echo, max, masterbox, and i9-13ks) now include identical N: drive mapping functionality with the username parameter to prevent credential prompts. The workers should now be able to access the NAS share consistently.

---