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(More customer reviews)Mac OS X Server has come a very long way in usability, and Daniel Dilger's book makes server configuration approachable. Doing a good job of configuring any server, particularly one exposed to the Internet, is not easy, but Dilger's explanations usually provides not only 'how' but 'why' to do something.
If you're just starting out with OS X Server, this book will be a big help, but it might not be quite enough to get you from opening the box to a fully working configuration. There are plenty of "gotcha's" along the way (and I've stumbled on many of them myself.) (In particular, pay -very close attention- to the chapter on DNS. If you don't get your DNS working -perfectly-, the rest of OS X Server will not work right either. That's where it makes sense to pay for some expertise if you don't have it.) OS X Server's diagnostic messages in the face of configuration errors leave a lot to be desired, and Dilger's book provides some debugging advice but that is not its primary focus. Nor is this a book particularly focused on maintaining a running server.
If you're experienced with earlier versions of Server, there's a lot of new features in Snow Leopard Server; my copy has lots of dog-eared pages for "Oh, I need to try/configure/change that to take advantage of Snow Leopard."
I still think there's room for a book specifically tailored to Small Office/Home Office uses of Mac OS X Server (the Mini Server is a -very attractive- piece of hardware for such an environment.) But of the half-dozen OS X Server (Tiger/Leopard/Snow Leopard) books I own, this is easily the best.
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In-depth guide to all aspects of handling Apple's newest big cat
Whether you manage a large enterprise server or your own Macs at home or in a small office, this book has what you need to understand Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server inside and out. Crammed with information, this detailed guide presents best practices and insights that have been field-tested by author Daniel Dilger, a professional administrator and Apple developer. You'll soon learn to deploy, administer, and update Apple's powerful new cat.
Get to know Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, Apple's scalable, 64-bit UNIX-based operating system, and the most powerful Mac OS X version yet
Explains all aspects, both hardware and software
Shows how to host Web 2.0 applications, crunch tons of data, or centralize the day-to-day activities of a software development team
Covers installation and configuration, account authentication and authorization, using open directory, using print and file services, managing accounts and deployment, and using Apple Remote Desktop, Enterprise solutions, and command line control
Explores open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and more
Keep Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server purring with this practical guide.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
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