From the command line to Apple's graphical tools, this book uses a thorough, fundamental approach that leads readers to mastery of every aspect of the server. Full of much-needed insight, clear explanations, troubleshooting tips, and security information in every chapter, the book shows system administrators how to utilize the software's capabilities and features for their individual needs. Some of the topics covered in detail include: Installation
Deployment
Server management
Directory services
Web application services
System interaction
Data gathering
Stress planning
This comprehensive guide also takes the time to carefully highlight and analyze the differences between Mac OS X and the other server platforms.
Whether you're a seasoned Unix or Windows administrator or a long-time Mac professional, Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration provides you with the depth you're seeking to maximize the potential of your Mac OS X Panther Server.
Table of Contents
Preface
Part I. Server Installation and Management
1. Designing Your Server Environment
Planning
2. Installing and Configuring Mac OS X Server
Mac OS X Server Installation Architecture
Graphical Installation and Configuration
Command-Line Installation and Configuration
Automatic Server Configuration
Other Installation and Configuration Options
3. Server Management Tools
Graphical Tools
Command-Line Tools
Server Management Daemons
4. System Administration
Philosophies
System Management
5. Troubleshooting
Strategies
Tools
Part II. Directory Services
6. Open Directory Server
Managing Open Directory Server
Accessing an Open Directory Domain
7. Identification and Authorization in Open Directory Server
LDAP: A Communication Protocol
LDAP Basics
OpenLDAP
LDAP Data and Open Directory Server
8. Authentication in Open Directory Server
PasswordService (SASL)
Kerberos: MIT KDC
Putting It All Together
9. Replication in Open Directory Server
Creating an Open Directory Replica
The Replication Process
Client-Side Replica Discovery
Replication Best Practices
Part III. IP Services
10. xinetd
Configuration
Architecture
11. DNS
Graphical Interface
Configuration Storage
Troubleshooting
Advanced Configuration
12. DHCP
Graphical Configuration
Advanced Configuration
ISC's dhcpd
13. NAT
Managing NAT
Architecture
Advanced Configuration
Part IV. File Services
14. File Services Overview
Share Points
Automounts
15. Apple Filing Protocol
AFP Management: Server Admin
AFP Management: Workgroup Manager
Architecture
Permissions Mapping
Integration
Troubleshooting
16. Windows File Services
Managing Windows Services: Server Admin
Managing Windows Services Using Workgroup Manager
Architecture
Apple's Changes to Samba
Useful Utilities
Troubleshooting
17. FTP
Managing FTP with Server Admin
Managing FTP Using Workgroup Manager
Architecture
Securing FTP
18. Network File System
The NFS (In)security Model
Managing NFS with Server Admin
Managing NFS with Workgroup Manager
19. Print Services
Managing Print Services
PrintServiceAccess
Managing Print Services with Workgroup Manager
Making Queues Available in Open Directory
Quotas and Authentication
Print Services Architecture
Part V. Security Services
20. The Mac OS X Server Firewall
A Firewall's Place in Network Communication
Reporting and Monitoring
Managing the Firewall Service
21. Virtual Private Networks
VPN Protocols
Server Configuration
racoon.conf
anonymous.conf
Configuring PPTP
Logging
Client Information
Internet Connect
Other Considerations
Part VI. Internet Services
22. Mail Services
Mail Protocols
Graphical Management
Mail Architecture
Migration
Advanced Configuration
23. Web Services
Managing Web Services
Web Service Configuration: The Settings Tab
Architecture
Useful Utilities
Troubleshooting
24. Application Servers
Running the Server
Installing Applications
Server Layout
Building Java Web Applications
Complex Applications
Apple Proprietary Tools
Next Steps
Part VII. Client Management
25. Managing Preferences for Mac OS X Clients
Applying Managed Preferences
Configuring Individual Preferences
26. Managing Classic Mac OS Workstations Using Mac Manager
Mac Manager and Open Directory
Mac Manager Environment Types
Mac Manager Share Points and Folders
The Mac Manager Client Software
Mac Manager Preference Management
Mac Manager Administration
Troubleshooting Mac Manager
27. Managing Windows Clients Using Mac OS X Server
Hosting a Windows Domain
Configuring Member and Standalone Servers
Integrating Windows Member Serversin a Mac OS X Server-Hosted Domain
28. Workstation Deployment and Maintenance
Disk Images
NetBoot
NetInstall
Apple Software Restore
Deploying New Software and Software Updates
29. Apple Remote Desktop
Administrator Computers
Remote Desktop Users
Installing and Configuring the ARD Client Software
Working with Computer Lists
Remote Management Tasks
Generating Client Reports
Automating Remote Desktop Using the Saved Tasks List
Working with VNC
Appendix: Introduction to Directory Services
Index
