Synopses & Reviews
A practical guide to setting up and running Mac OS X networks This is a task-based, hands-on implementation guide to setting up and administering networks based on the newest release of Mac OS X – Snow Leopard. The book assumes minimal starting knowledge of Snow Leopard Server, then moves you rapidly into a position of full practical knowledge. Get coverage of the new of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server features, including Secure Remote Access, collaboration features, and improved support for multicore processors and 64-bit kernel technology.
Mac OS X System Administration features
- Coverage of Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 and Mac OS X Leopard 10.5
- Practical examples and step-by-step instructions that demonstrate how to build and run Mac-based network
- Details on how to secure networks against internal and external threats
- Information on managing file services, printing, and directory services
Learn how to:
Plan Your Mac Network; Set Up the Network Hardware; Set Up Mac OS X Servers; Configure Your Servers; Set Up Directory Services; Enable Client Systems; Create and Control Users; Add the iPhone or iPod Touch to Your Network; Provide Internet Access; Connect E-mail; Set Up File Services; Install and Manage Applications; Run Windows Applications on Macs; Manage Printers; Allow Remote Access to Your Network; Secure Your Macs and Your Network; Maintain, Update, and Optimize Client Macs; Back Up and Restore Data; Use Windows Clients on a Mac-Based Network; Use Mac Clients on a Windows Network; Create Peer-to-Peer Mac Networks for Small Offices
Synopsis
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Build and manage a powerful network on Mac OS X Server
Boost productivity and foster collaboration using the powerful networking tools available in Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. With clear, detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, Mac OS X System Administration shows you how to plan, construct, and manage a high-performance Mac-based network. You'll learn how to do everything from planning and installing the network from scratch to backing up both clients and servers to recovering from disaster.
- Plan the wired, wireless, or combination network your organization needs
- Build the network and install Mac OS X Server
- Secure the network using firewalls, encryption, and SSL authentication
- Harness the power of Open Directory to organize and manage the network
- Create user accounts, set up groups, and control which applications and features users can access
- Set up and manage file sharing, print, Web, and e-mail services
- Install applications automatically both before and after deploying the Macs
- Enable remote access to the network via VPN
- Add iPhones and iPod touches to the network
Guy Hart-Davis is the bestselling author of more than 50 computer books, including AppleScript: A Beginner's Guide, Mac OS X Leopard QuickSteps, HTML, XHTML & CSS QuickSteps, and How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone, & iTunes.
Synopsis
Build and manage a powerful network on Mac OS X Server
Boost productivity and foster collaboration using the powerful networking tools available in Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. With clear, detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, Mac OS X System Administration shows you how to plan, construct, and manage a high-performance Mac-based network. You'll learn how to do everything from planning and installing the network from scratch to backing up both clients and servers to recovering from disaster.
- Plan the wired, wireless, or combination network your organization needs
- Build the network and install Mac OS X Server
- Secure the network using firewalls, encryption, and SSL authentication
- Harness the power of Open Directory to organize and manage the network
- Create user accounts, set up groups, and control which applications and features users can access
- Set up and manage file sharing, print, Web, and e-mail services
- Install applications automatically both before and after deploying the Macs
- Enable remote access to the network via VPN
- Add iPhones and iPod touches to the network
Guy Hart-Davis is the bestselling author of more than 50 computer books, including AppleScript: A Beginner's Guide, Mac OS X Leopard QuickSteps, HTML, XHTML and CSS QuickSteps, and How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone, and iTunes.
About the Author
Guy Hart-Davis is the bestselling author of more than 45 computer books, including AppleScript: A Beginner's Guide, Mac OSX Leopard QuickSteps, HTML, XHTML & CSS QuickSteps, and How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone, and iTunes.
Table of Contents
Part I: Plan and Create the Network;
Chapter 1. Plan Your Mac Network;
Chapter 2. Set Up the Network Hardware;
Chapter 3. Set Up Mac OS X Servers;
Chapter 4. Configure Your Servers;
Chapter 5. Set Up Directory Services;
Chapter 6. Enable Client Systems;
Chapter 7. Create and Control Users;
Chapter 8. Add the iPhone or iPod Touch to Your Network;
Part II: Provide Services and Applications;
Chapter 9. Provide Internet Access and Internet
Chapter 10. Connect E-mail;
Chapter 11. Set Up File Services;
Chapter 12. Install and Manage Applications;
Chapter 13. Run Windows Applications on Macs;
Chapter 14. Manage Printers;
Chapter 15. Allow Remote Access to Your Network;
Part III: Secure and Maintain Your Network;
Chapter 16. Secure Your Macs and Your Network;
Chapter 17. Maintain, Update, and Optimize Client Macs;
Chapter 18. Back Up and Restore Data;
Part IV: Create Different Types of Networks Chapter 20. Use Windows Clients on a Mac-Based Network;
Chapter 21. Use Mac Clients on a Windows Network;
Chapter 22. Create Peer-to-Peer Mac Networks for Small Offices