5During installation, progress information is displayed.
If you’re using installation CDs (not available for version 10.4.7 or later), insert the next installation disc when prompted.
6After installation is complete, the computer restarts automatically and Server Assistant opens so you can perform initial server setup.
Move through the Assistant’s panes, following the onscreen instructions. Your existing settings are displayed in the panes, but you can change them if you like.
Unless you have a site license, you’ll need to enter a unique server software serial number for each server you upgrade. You’ll find the number printed on the materials provided with the server software package. If you have a site license, a registered owner name and organization must be entered exactly as specified by your Apple representative.
When you use the Directory Usage pane, it’s best to select “No change” in the server’s directory setup. After setup is complete, you can make adjustments if necessary, following instructions in the Open Directory administration guide.
You can’t enable or disable mail service or WebDAV service in the Services pane.
If either service is running when you upgrade, it will be running afterwards. If either service is stopped when you upgrade, it will be stopped afterwards.
To enable or disable mail service or WebDAV service, use Server Admin after initial server setup is complete.
7After all setup data has been entered, Server Assistant displays a summary of the data. Review the setup data, optionally clicking Go Back to change it.
8To initiate setup of the server, click Apply.
When server setup is complete, click Restart Now.
To upgrade to version 10.4 and perform initial server setup remotely:
1Make sure that any DHCP or DNS servers your server depends on are running.
2Start the computer from the installation disc. The procedure you use depends on whether the target server has an optical drive that can read your installation disc. If you have an installation DVD, the optical drive must be able to read DVD discs.
If the target server has a keyboard and an optical drive that can read your installation disc, insert the installation disc into the optical drive. Then hold down the C key on the keyboard while restarting the computer.
If the target server is an Xserve with a
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