The first aspect primarily involves directory services integration. Identify which Mac OS X Server computers will use existing directories (such as Active Directory, LDAPv3, and NIS directories) and existing authentication setups (such as Kerberos).
For options and instructions, see the additional information at Mac OS X Server Resources website at www.apple.com/server/macosx/resources/ . Integration can be as easy as enabling a Directory Utility option, or it might involve adjusting existing services and Mac OS X Server settings.
The second aspect is largely a matter of determining the support you want
Mac OS X Server to provide to
Defining Physical Infrastructure Requirements
Determine whether you need to make site or network topology adjustments before installing and setting up servers.
ÂÂ Who will administer the server, and what kind of server access will administrators need?
Classroom servers might need to be conveniently accessible for instructors, while servers that host
Because Mac OS X Server administration tools offer complete remote server administration support, there are few times when an administrator should need physical access to a server.
ÂÂ Are there air conditioning or power requirements that must be met? For this kind of information, see the documentation that comes with server hardware.
ÂÂ Are you considering upgrading elements such as cables, switches, and power supplies? Now may be a good time to do it.
ÂÂ Have you configured your TCP/IP network and subnets to support the services and servers you want to deploy?
ÂÂ Are you considering moving your servers to different IP addresses or hostnames? Now may be a good time to do it.
Defining Server Setup Infrastructure Requirements
The server setup infrastructure consists of the services and servers you set up in advance because other services or servers depend on them.
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