Installation and Deployment

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Whether you install Mac OS X Server on a single server or a cluster of servers, there are tools and processes to help the installation and deployment succeed.

Some computers come with Mac OS X Server software already installed. Other computers need the server software installed. For example, installing

Mac OS X Server v10.6 on a computer with Mac OS X makes the computer a server with Mac OS X Server.

Installing Mac OS X Server v10.6 on Mac OS X Server v10.2–v10.5 upgrades the server software to v10.6.

This chapter includes instructions for a fresh installation of Mac OS X Server v10.6 using a variety of methods.

Installation Overview

You’ve already planned and decided how many and what kind of servers you are going to install.

Step 1: Confirm you meet the requirements

Make sure your target server meets the minimum system requirements. For more information see:

ÂÂ “System Requirements for Installing Mac OS X Server” on page 81

ÂÂ “Hardware-Specific Instructions for Installing Mac OS X Server” on page 81

Step 2: Gather your information

Gather all the information you need before you begin. This helps to make sure the installation goes smoothly, and helps you make planning decisions.

For planning your installation, see:

ÂÂ Chapter 2, “Planning Server Usage,” on page 24

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Apple 10.6 manual Installation Overview, Confirm you meet the requirements,  Gather your information