
About This Guide
Preface
This guide provides a starting point for administering Mac OS X Server v10.6 using its advanced administration tools. It contains information about planning, practices, tools, installation, deployment, and more by using Server Admin.
Advanced Server Administration is not the only guide you need when administering advanced mode server, but it gives you a basic overview of planning, installing, and maintaining Mac OS X Server using Server Admin.
What’s in This Guide
This guide includes the following chapters:
ÂÂ Chapter 1, “System Overview and Supported Standards,” provides an overview of Mac OS X Server systems and standards.
ÂÂ Chapter 2, “Planning Server Usage,” gives you advice for planning Mac OS X Server deployment.
ÂÂ Chapter 3, “Administration Tools,” is a reference guide for the tools used to administer servers.
ÂÂ Chapter 4, “Enhancing Security,” is a brief guide to security policies and practices.
ÂÂ Chapter 5, “Installation and Deployment,” is an installation guide for Mac OS X Server.
ÂÂ Chapter 6, “Initial Server Setup,” provides a guide to setting up your server after installation.
ÂÂ Chapter 7, “Ongoing System Management,” explains how to work with Mac OS X Server and services.
ÂÂ Chapter 8, “Monitoring Your System,” shows you how to monitor and log into Mac OS X Server.
Note: Because Apple periodically releases new versions and updates to its software, images shown in this book may be different from what you see on your screen.
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