Defining a Migration Strategy
If you’re using Mac OS X Server
Upgrading and Migrating from an Earlier Version of Mac OS X Server
If you’re using computers with Mac OS X Server v10.4 or v10.5, consider upgrading or migrating them to Mac OS X Server v10.6.
If you’re using Mac OS X Server v10.5 or v10.4 and you don’t need to move to Intel- processor based hardware, you can perform an upgrade installation. Upgrading is simple because it preserves your existing settings and data.
When you can’t use the upgrade approach, you can migrate data and settings. You’ll need to migrate, not upgrade, when:
ÂÂ A version 10.4 or 10.5 server’s hard disk needs reformatting or the server doesn’t meet the minimum Mac OS X Server v10.6 system requirements. For more information, “System Requirements for Installing Mac OS X Server v10.6” on page 16.
ÂÂ You want to move data and settings you’ve been using on a v10.4 or 10.5 server to different server hardware.
Migration is supported from the latest versions of Mac OS X Server v10.5 and v10.4. When you migrate, you install and set up Mac OS X Server v10.6, then restore files onto it from the earlier server, and then make manual adjustments as required.
For complete information, read the additional information at Mac OS X Server Resources website at www.apple.com/server/macosx/resources/ .
Migrating from Windows
Mac OS X Server v10.6 can provide a variety of services to users of Microsoft Windows computers. By providing these services, Mac OS X Server v10.6 can replace Windows servers in small workgroups.
For information about migrating users, groups, files, and more from a Windows- based server to Mac OS X Server, see the additional information at Mac OS X Server Resources website at www.apple.com/server/macosx/resources/ .
Defining an Integration Strategy
Integrating Mac OS X Server into a heterogeneous environment has two aspects:
ÂÂ Configuring Mac OS X Server to take advantage of existing services ÂÂ Configuring
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