Snow Leopard Server (Developer Reference) - Softcover

Dilger, Daniel Eran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470521317 ISBN 13: 9780470521311

Publisher: Wiley, 2009

Synopsis

In-depth guide to all aspects of handling Apple's newest big cat

Whether you manage a large enterprise server or your own Macs at home or in a small office, this book has what you need to understand Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server inside and out. Crammed with information, this detailed guide presents best practices and insights that have been field-tested by author Daniel Dilger, a professional administrator and Apple developer. You'll soon learn to deploy, administer, and update Apple's powerful new cat.

• Get to know Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, Apple's scalable, 64-bit UNIX-based operating system, and the most powerful Mac OS X version yet
• Explains all aspects, both hardware and software
• Shows how to host Web 2.0 applications, crunch tons of data, or centralize the day-to-day activities of a software development team
• Covers installation and configuration, account authentication and authorization, using open directory, using print and file services, managing accounts and deployment, and using Apple Remote Desktop, Enterprise solutions, and command line control
• Explores open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and more

Keep Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server purring with this practical guide.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Snow Leopard Server

Developer Reference

Daniel Eran Dilger

Every Snow Leopard Server

administrator needs this book

What better way to learn Mac technology than from an Apple veteran? Whether you manage a large enterprise server or a small network of Macs, this book is your complete guide to configuring, deploying, and managing Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. Written by a professional server administrator, this book starts at the kernel level, takes you through advanced server apps, and covers everything in between—software, hardware, security, migration, and more. You'll learn best practices and field-tested techniques that will make your life easier.

• Map your Mac OS® X Snow Leopard Server deployment

• Understand the Mac OS X kernel, the role of Unix®, and legacy technology

• Integrate Mac OS X with Active Directory® and host Windows clients

• Plan standard, workgroup, and advanced configurations

• Supply DHCP, DNS, Xgrid, file sharing, mail, and other network services

• Set up secure access for remote users with the new Mobile Access Server

• Configure iChat®, iCal®, Podcast Producer, blogs, webmail, Address Book, and other servers

Access the latest information on Apple development

Visit www.wileydevreference.com for the latest on tools and techniques for Apple development, as well as Snow Leopard Server Configuration files.

About the Author

Daniel Eran Dilger is a technology consultant and writer with more than a decade of experience in using Mac OS X Server and in managing networks and servers with mixed integration between Microsoft's Windows, Sun's Solaris, Linux, and Mac OS X. He's managed software development and IT projects in a variety of environments, from the open networks of academia to high-security systems in healthcare to fast-paced Internet startups. He's a contributing editor to AppleInsider and RoughlyDrafted magazines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470521317
• ISBN 13: 9780470521311
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 976