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Leopard Reference Library: Mac OS X Server
Directory services are the means by which a server and its clients locate and retrieve information needed for system activities. In Mac OS X Server, directory services are supported by Open Directory, an architecture whose programming interface provides a centralized way for applications and services to retrieve information stored in directories. Open Directory authenticates Macintosh, UNIX, and Windows users upon login and authorizes their access to services and files. By retrieving information about network resources, Open Directory makes printers, computers, and other devices visible for browsing. It also retrieves information from directories that reside on Mac OS X Server computers or non-Apple servers.
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Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration (PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
 Guides 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Server Upgrading and Migrating (PDF)
Explains how to use data and service settings from an earlier version of Mac OS X Server or Windows NT.
Guides 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
 Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration (PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
 Guides 2007-12-11
Mac OS X Server User Management (PDF)
Explains how to manage users, groups, and computer lists, and how to set up managed preferences for Mac OS X clients.
 Guides 2007-10-31
Open Directory Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
 Guides 2007-01-08
Programmatically Performing an Open Directory Search (HTML)
QA1462: A short guide on how to programmatically search Open Directory for matching attribute values within records.
 Technical Q&As 2006-09-11
Deploying Mac OS X Computers for K-12 Education (PDF)
Explains how to configure and deploy Mac OS X Server and Mac OS X computers for K-12 education.
 Guides 2006-07-24
Open Directory Plug-in Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement dynamically loaded libraries that respond to Open Directory client requests in Carbon.
 Guides 2006-05-23
Open Directory Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for using Open Directory.
 Reference 2006-05-23
Mac OS X Server Migrating From Windows NT (PDF)
Explains how to move accounts, shared folders, and services from Windows NT servers to Mac OS X Server.
 Guides 2005-04-29
Mac OS X Server Windows Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage services including PDC, BDC, file, and print for Windows computer users.
 Guides 2005-04-29
Writing Open Directory Plug-ins (HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
 Articles 2004-09-13