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Mac OS X ServerGetting Started For Version 10.5 Leopard

10 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server What’s New in Leopard Server Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard offers major enhancements in several key are

100 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsTo add or remove external group members:1 Before adding external group members, be sure the group invitation email is

Chapter 7 Managing Groups 101Changing Group SettingsChange a group’s name or set up group services by clicking Groups in the Users pane of Server P

102 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsChanging a Group’s NameYou can use Server Preferences to change the name of a group.To change a group’s name:1 In the

Chapter 7 Managing Groups 1033 Click Show All, click File Sharing, and make sure file sharing service is on and access to the Groups shared folder

104 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsTo set up a wiki website for a group:1 In the Groups pane of Server Preferences, select a group in the list on the lef

Chapter 7 Managing Groups 105Replace the italicized placeholders with the server’s DNS name and the group short name. The server’s DNS name is show

106 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsReplace the italicized placeholders with the server’s DNS name and the group short name. The server’s DNS name is show

8 1078 Customizing ServicesUse Server Preferences to change settings for file sharing, iCal, iChat, mail, web, and VPN services.Managing File Sharing

108 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesAbout File Sharing ServiceMac OS X Server file sharing service lets users access shared folders and store files o

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 109Removing a Shared FolderYou can use Server Preferences to remove shared folders that you no longer want available

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 11Simple SetupUsing Mac OS X Server is easier than ever. Server Assistant eliminates the complexities of conf

110 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesIf you give a group read and write access, all users who are members have read and write access even if their ind

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 111Managing iCal ServiceUse the iCal pane to turn iCal calendar service on or off, limit file attachment size, or li

112 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesAbout iCal ServiceThe calendar service for Mac OS X Server, iCal Server, makes it easy for users to share calenda

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 113Managing iChat ServiceUse the iChat pane to turn iChat instant messaging service on or off, make all users buddie

114 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesUsers’ iChat account information is stored on the server. Users may access their accounts from any Mac and see th

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 115Chatting with Users of Google Talk and Other XMPP ServicesYou can allow users of the server to exchange instant m

116 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesManaging Mail ServiceUse the Mail pane to turn mail service on or off, edit the welcome message sent to new users

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 117Mail service also works with other popular mail applications that use standard email protocols. Users can get mai

118 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesAbout Junk Mail and Virus FilteringMail service can screen incoming mail before delivering it to check for viruse

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 119Moderate: The junk mail filter tolerates some signs of being junk mail.Cautious: The junk mail filter marks an

12 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerUsers can quickly and easily set up Macs with Mac OS X Leopard to get services from the server. They click

120 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesAbout Web ServicesWeb services can host a conventional website or provide group websites with wikis, blogs, optio

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 121Finding the Server’s Website AddressThe address of your server’s website is:http://serverDNSnameReplace the itali

122 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesSetting Up Group Wiki ServiceYou can use the Web pane of Server Preferences to make all group wiki websites avail

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 123Setting Up Webmail ServiceYou can use Server Preferences to turn webmail service on or off. This service lets all

124 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesManaging VPN ServiceUse the VPN pane to turn VPN remote access service on or off, inspect or change the VPN secre

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 125A secure shared secret is generated automatically when you set up your server. The shared secret isn’t used to au

126 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesYou can use the Password Assistant to help you compose a new shared secret. Temporarily switch to the Users pane,

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 127To set up a Mac, a user simply opens the VPN configuration file you generated. Opening this file opens either the

128 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesImportant: These are addresses on the server’s network, and they must not be used by other computers or devices

Chapter 8 Customizing Services 129Providing VPN Service Through an Internet RouterIf your server provides VPN service through an AirPort Base Stati

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 13Server Preferences and Server StatusLeopard Server is even easier to keep running. Need to change something

130 Chapter 8 Customizing ServicesAfter changing the IP address of your AirPort Base Station or other Internet router, change your server and other

9 1319 Managing Server InformationUse Server Preferences to get general information, check service logs, see graphs of server activity, and change fir

132 Chapter 9 Managing Server InformationChanging the Serial Number or Site License DetailsYou can use Server Preferences to change the Mac OS X Se

Chapter 9 Managing Server Information 133Software updates available: Sends an email when new software updates become available for the server.Viru

134 Chapter 9 Managing Server InformationThe server’s DNS name can only be changed by the administrator of your DNS service. You should avoid havin

Chapter 9 Managing Server Information 135Changing your server’s IP address may disrupt the connections of users’ computers that have Mac OS X v10.5

136 Chapter 9 Managing Server InformationChanging Firewall SettingsUse the Firewall pane of Server Preferences to set up a firewall that protects y

Chapter 9 Managing Server Information 137To change firewall settings:1 In the Firewall pane of Server Preferences, click the On/Off switch to turn

138 Chapter 9 Managing Server InformationMac OS X Server has another firewall that works differently. Called an IP firewall, it accepts or denies i

Chapter 9 Managing Server Information 139Log messages are rather technical and not very meaningful to the average user, but they can help support t

14 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServeriCal ServeriCal Server makes it easy to share calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate events within a

140 Chapter 9 Managing Server InformationHere are ways you can use the Logs pane:m Choose a log from the View pop-up menu.The log’s filename and it

Chapter 9 Managing Server Information 141Monitoring Server GraphsUse the Graphs pane of Server Preferences to get a picture of server activity over

142 Chapter 9 Managing Server InformationHere are ways you can use the Graphs pane:m Choose a type of activity and a time period from the pop-up me

10 14310 Learning MoreMore information about using Mac OS X Server is available from onscreen help, a suite of advanced guides, and the web.Using Onsc

144 Chapter 10 Learning MoreTo get help for an advanced configuration of Leopard Server:m Open Server Admin or Workgroup Manager and then:Â Choose

Chapter 10 Learning More 145This guide... tells you how to:Getting Started andInstallation & Setup WorksheetInstall Mac OS X Server and set up

146 Chapter 10 Learning MorePodcast Producer Administration Set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.

Chapter 10 Learning More 147Viewing PDF Guides OnscreenWhile reading the PDF version of a guide onscreen:Â Show bookmarks to see the guide’s outlin

148 Chapter 10 Learning MoreGetting Documentation UpdatesPeriodically, Apple posts revised help pages and new editions of guides. Some revised help

A 149A Preparing Disks for Installing Mac OS X ServerUse the Installer, Server Assistant, or Disk Utility if you need to erase a disk, partition it in

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 15Group Services with Wikis and BlogsLeopard Server includes a wiki service that makes it easy for groups to

150 Appendix A Preparing Disks for Installing Mac OS X ServerFor information about using Installer, Server Assistant, and Disk Utility during insta

Appendix A Preparing Disks for Installing Mac OS X Server 151Important: Third-party software may not function properly when installed on a case-se

152 Appendix A Preparing Disks for Installing Mac OS X ServerPartitioning a Hard DiskPartitioning the hard disk creates a volume for server system

B 153B Configuring an Internet RouterConfigure an AirPort Base Station or an Internet router to make your server’s services available on the Internet.

154 Appendix B Configuring an Internet RouterThe server can configure port mapping automatically on an AirPort Base Station that has the default pa

Appendix B Configuring an Internet Router 155Manually Configuring Port Mapping on an Internet RouterYou can manually configure port mapping on most

Index157IndexAaccessfolder 109groups 95root user 44user 69, 71, 102accountsadministrator 44, 58, 72importing 62, 63, 72, 75See also group accoun

158 Indexport mapping 153users 56See also advanced configuration; standard configuration; workgroup configurationcontact info, user 68DDHCP server

Index 159Google Talk 115managing 113port mapping 155saving messages 115user setup 86XMPP services 115importinggroups 63user accounts 62, 72, 7

16 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerDirectoryThe Directory application gives users access to shared information about people, groups, locations

160 Indexusers 61, 71networkfirewall 136, 137IP address 128, 134security 33VPN 124notifications 132Ppasswordsadministrator 44, 59, 72root user

Index 161See also directory server; remote servers; servicesServer Status widget 49servicesabout 26group 94logs 138managing 47port mapping 153st

162 Indexmanagement of 79messages to 74, 75, 76, 84, 100naming 61, 71picture 73root 44setup 56Workgroup Manager 72See also groups; user account

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 17Podcast ProducerA video camera, a Mac, and Leopard Server are all you need to produce podcasts of lectures,

18 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerIn addition to recording audio and video, you can use Podcast Capture to record screen activity (for exampl

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 19Content indexing happens automatically and transparently on the server. No configuration of the server or u

K Apple Inc. © 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of Mac OS X Server software may reproduce this pub

20 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerServer ConfigurationsLeopard Server offers several options for setting up your server to suit your circumst

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 21Reasons to choose Standard Workgroup AdvancedSet up the first server or only server for a small organizatio

22 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerLeopard Server in ActionThe following illustration shows a standard configuration of Mac OS X Server in a s

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 23Mac OS XServerDSL orcable modemThe InternetMac OS XcomputerVPNISP’s DNSserverMac OS X computersAirPortExtre

24 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerLeopard Server in a WorkgroupThe next illustration depicts a workgroup configuration of Mac OS X Server tha

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 25Organization-wide serversOrganizationWorkgroupMac OS XserverAirPortExtremeMac OS Xadministrator computerMac

26 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerServicesLeopard Server provides the services and system features shown in the following table. Services and

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 27Service Standard Workgroup AdvancedFile sharing (AFP and SMB protocols) Included Optional OptionalFile shar

28 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerApplications and UtilitiesAfter setting up Leopard Server, you can change service settings and perform othe

Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server 29Advanced Tools and ApplicationsIf you set up an advanced configuration of Leopard Server, you administer it

3 Contents 9 Chapter 1: Introducing Mac OS X Server10 What’s New in Leopard Server 11 Simple Setup 13 Server Preferences and Server Status 14 iCal

30 Chapter 1 Introducing Mac OS X ServerServer Admin(in /Applications/Server/)Set up services, manage file share points, change service setup, and

2 312 Installing Mac OS X ServerUse the Installer to install Leopard Server locally, or use Server Assistant to install remotely.To get started you ne

32 Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X ServerWhat You Need to Install Leopard ServerTo install Leopard Server, you need a Macintosh desktop computer or s

Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X Server 33Installing Mac OS X Server SecurelyWhen you start up a computer from the Mac OS X Server Install Disc, SSH r

34 Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X ServerInstalling LocallyYou can install Mac OS X Server directly onto the target server by starting up the server

Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X Server 354 Open the Install Mac OS X Server application and click the Restart button.The application is in the Mac OS

36 Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X ServerPreparing an Administrator ComputerYou can use an administrator computer to install Mac OS X Server on anoth

Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X Server 37To set up an administrator computer:1 Make sure the Mac OS X computer has Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard inst

38 Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X ServerTo install Mac OS X Server remotely:1 If you’re planning to erase the target disk or partition, make sure yo

Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X Server 39For servers that Server Assistant finds on the local network (IP subnet), the IP address may be assigned aut

4 Contents 31 Chapter 2: Installing Mac OS X Server32 What You Need to Install Leopard Server 34 Installing Locally 36 Preparing an Administrator

40 Chapter 2 Installing Mac OS X Server8 If the volume you selected already has Mac OS X Server or Mac OS X installed, select an available option a

3 413 Setting Up Mac OS X ServerServer Assistant leads you through setting up your server for the first time.Server Assistant opens automatically when

42 Chapter 3 Setting Up Mac OS X ServerSetting Up a Server LocallyYou can set up a new server or a computer with Mac OS X Server newly installed by

Chapter 3 Setting Up Mac OS X Server 43For information about settings in a Server Assistant pane, click the Help button in the pane.When server set

44 Chapter 3 Setting Up Mac OS X ServerProtecting the System Administrator (root) AccountThe administrator password you enter during setup is also

Chapter 3 Setting Up Mac OS X Server 452 If you have DHCP or DNS service provided by your ISP, Internet router, or other servers on you network, ma

46 Chapter 3 Setting Up Mac OS X ServerIf the server isn’t listed, click Refresh List to have Server Assistant look again for servers that are read

4 474 Managing Your ServerUse the Server Status widget, Server Preferences, Time Machine, and Software Update to check status, change settings, back u

48 Chapter 4 Managing Your ServerWhen you open Server Preferences, individual preferences are grouped in the categories described below. Â Accounts

Chapter 4 Managing Your Server 49Using the Server Status WidgetYou can use the Server Status widget to monitor the status of Mac OS X Server either

Contents 5 63 Importing Groups of Users Automatically 65 Deleting a User Account 66 Changing a User’s Account Settings 68 Changing a User’s Contact

50 Chapter 4 Managing Your ServerIf your server has more than one disk, you can see the status of each disk in turn by clicking the disk usage grap

Chapter 4 Managing Your Server 51Finding Settings in Server PreferencesServer Preferences contains dozens of settings you can change to customize y

52 Chapter 4 Managing Your Server2 Enter the remote server’s DNS name or IP address and the name and password of an administrator account on the re

Chapter 4 Managing Your Server 53Backing Up and Restoring the ServerYou can back up server files automatically using Time Machine. It’s a comprehen

54 Chapter 4 Managing Your ServerKeeping Leopard Server Up to DateWhen your server is connected to the Internet, Software Update can automatically

5 555 Managing UsersCreate or import user accounts, change their settings, or delete them in the Users pane of Server Preferences.In the Users pane, y

56 Chapter 5 Managing UsersAbout User AccountsUser accounts on your server allow users to gain access to services provided by the server. A user ac

Chapter 5 Managing Users 57You can use Server Preferences to edit user accounts created on your server. Users can also edit their own accounts usin

58 Chapter 5 Managing UsersThe following table summarizes the key differences between server accounts, imported accounts, and local accounts.About

Chapter 5 Managing Users 59Your server has two administrator accounts after you finish the initial setup process described in Chapter 3. The primar

6 Contents 99 Adding or Removing External Members of a Group 101 Changing Group Settings 102 Changing a Group’s Name 102 Setting Up a Group File S

60 Chapter 5 Managing UsersWhen you create a new user account, you specify whether the user is an administrator or a standard user. You can also ma

Chapter 5 Managing Users 61To add a new user account:1 Click the Add (+) button in the Users pane of Server Preferences.2 If you see a pop-up menu,

62 Chapter 5 Managing Users5 Enter the user’s password in the Password and Verify fields.You can use Password Assistant to help you choose a new pa

Chapter 5 Managing Users 63If your organization doesn’t have a directory server (apart from your server), you can create new user accounts. For inf

64 Chapter 5 Managing UsersYour server gives each imported user account a separate iChat address and personal calendar. Imported user accounts can

Chapter 5 Managing Users 653 Change the list on the right so it contains the groups whose members you want to import automatically. Add an availabl

66 Chapter 5 Managing UsersChanging a User’s Account SettingsChange a user’s name, password, picture, or administrator privilege by clicking Accoun

Chapter 5 Managing Users 67To change account settings for a user:1 In the Users pane of Server Preferences, select the user account you want to cha

68 Chapter 5 Managing UsersChanging a User’s Contact InfoChange a user’s first and last names, address, email and chat addresses, website address,

Chapter 5 Managing Users 69To change contact information for a user:1 In the Users pane of Server Preferences, select the user account you want to

Contents 7 11 7 Specifying a Mail Relay Server 11 8 About Junk Mail and Virus Filtering 11 8 Scanning for Incoming Junk Mail and Viruses 11 9 Manag

70 Chapter 5 Managing UsersTo change service access settings for a user:1 In the Users pane of Server Preferences, select the user account you want

Chapter 5 Managing Users 71To change group membership for a user:1 In the Users pane of Server Preferences, select the user account you want to cha

72 Chapter 5 Managing UsersYou can use Password Assistant to help you choose a new password. Click the Key button to the right of the New Password

Chapter 5 Managing Users 73Changing a User’s PictureYou can use Server Preferences to change the picture for a standard user account or an administ

74 Chapter 5 Managing UsersUsers with Leopard can change their own pictures using the Directory application. For information, see “Working with Dir

Chapter 5 Managing Users 75Users receive the welcome email when they start using their email accounts. They see your name and message in a boxed se

76 Chapter 5 Managing UsersYou can use the message to introduce yourself, so recipients know the email is genuine. Example: Hi, I’m the administra

Chapter 5 Managing Users 77To customize the email sent to new external members of a group:1 In the Users pane of Server Preferences, click the Acti

6 796 Managing Users’ ComputersLearn how to help users set up their computers to use the services you server provides.Users need to set up their compu

8 Contents 13 5 Connecting to a Directory Server 13 6 Changing Firewall Settings 137 About the Firewall 13 8 Checking Server Logs 141 Monitoring S

80 Chapter 6 Managing Users’ ComputersAfter a user finishes one of the automatic setup procedures, the user is ready to access services as shown in

Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers 81If the user changes the password in the Accounts pane of System Preferences, the server account password will

82 Chapter 6 Managing Users’ ComputersSetting Up Services for New Leopard UsersDuring initial setup of a new Mac or a Mac with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopa

Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers 83This pane appears only if the Mac detects a standard configuration of Leopard Server on the network. This pan

84 Chapter 6 Managing Users’ ComputersSetting Up Leopard Users with an Invitation EmailIf some users already have Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard set up and

Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers 85Setting Up a Mac by Using Directory UtilityIf a Mac with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard isn’t connected to a server y

86 Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers The user enters the name and password of the user account on the server and the password of the local user

Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers 87Setting Up a Mac User’s VPN ConnectionYou can use Server Preferences to generate a file that Mac users can op

88 Chapter 6 Managing Users’ ComputersUsing a VPN Configuration FileIf you got a VPN configuration file from the person who manages your server, an

Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers 89Setting Up a User’s VPN Connection ManuallyUsers may be unable to import VPN settings from a configuration fi

1 9 1 Introducing Mac OS X Server Mac OS X Server has everything you need to provide standards-based workgroup and Internet services, making it ide

90 Chapter 6 Managing Users’ ComputersWorking with Directory Information on Leopard Users’ MacsUsers who have Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard can use the Di

Chapter 6 Managing Users’ Computers 91When users look up information about other people, they’ll see more than just contact information. Directory

7 937 Managing GroupsUse the Groups pane to add or delete groups, see and change group membership, or configure group services.In the Groups pane, you

94 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsCreating a New GroupYou can create a new group whenever some server users need their own mailing list, shared group fol

Chapter 7 Managing Groups 95Wiki and blog: Group members can view and contribute to the group wiki using their web browsers.Web calendar: Group m

96 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsDeleting a GroupYou can use Server Preferences to delete groups that are no longer needed.To delete a group:1 In the Gr

Chapter 7 Managing Groups 97Adding or Removing Members of a GroupIn the Groups pane, you can add or remove group members who are users you have cre

98 Chapter 7 Managing GroupsTo add or remove members of a group:1 In the Groups pane of Server Preferences, select the group you want to edit in th

Chapter 7 Managing Groups 99Adding or Removing External Members of a GroupIf your server is connected to a directory server, your group members can