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Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
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Java |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Server Processes and the Dock
(HTML)
()
QA1328: Discusses using headless AWT from Java server applications that need to be hidden.
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Java |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-19
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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.
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Migration |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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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.
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Migration |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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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.
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Migration |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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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.
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Migration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2
(PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
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Migration |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
()
QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
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Accessing SQL Data in Apple Remote Desktop 2
(HTML)
Learn how to access the PostgreSQL database to help create custom applications.
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Networking |
Articles |
2005-02-21
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Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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Apple Filing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide Version 3.2
(PDF)
Explains how to install and configure Apple Remote Desktop and use it to remotely control and manage client computers.
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Networking |
Guides |
2007-12-04
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Apple Remote Desktop Focus on Task Server
(PDF)
Explains how to use Task Server to provide always-on, automated administration of client computers.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-06-12
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The "chosen" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW88: Describes how to find the "chosen" node in the Open firmware device tree.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2000-09-05
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Configuring and Running X11 Applications on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn to set up and use X11 applications on your Mac OS X system.
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Networking |
Articles |
2005-01-17
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Creating Secure Transactions on Mac OS X Server with SSL
(HTML)
Learn how to provide a layer of public-key encryption over any TCP connection.
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Networking |
Articles |
2004-01-12
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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.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Directory Service Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Directory Service Framework.
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Networking |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes updates, changes, and workarounds for Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5
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Networking |
Release Notes |
2007-06-08
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Extending and Troubleshooting Directory Services
(HTML)
Explains how to extend Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 and how to troubleshoot problems.
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Networking |
Release Notes |
2009-02-04
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GetMACAddressSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to retrieve the MAC address for each Ethernet interface from the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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GetSetOptions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of uses of Open Transport's option management routines.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Getting a Packet Trace
(HTML)
()
QA1176: Lists tools available for looking at the network packets on the wire.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2008-06-03
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GridCalendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a custom job submission UI to the GridSample project.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Internet Connect Speed
(HTML)
()
QA1165: Describes how to get the modem connection speed from the System Configuration framework dynamic store.
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Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-26
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ListMania
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of techniques for using Open Transport's list utility routines.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Mac OS X Server Administrator Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Document that describes a variety of server administrator advanced operations.
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Networking |
Guides |
2007-05-23
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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.
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Networking |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Mac OS X Server Failover Messaging Architecture Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes new failover procedures for AFP, NFS, and SMB in Mac OS X v10.4.
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Networking |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server High Availability Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage IP failover, link aggregation, and load balancing to ensure high availability of services.
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Networking |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
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Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
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Networking |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Xgrid Administration and High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage computational clusters of Xserve systems and Mac computers.
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Networking |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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NoCopyReceives
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using no-copy receives under Open Transport.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Open Directory Plug-in Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement dynamically loaded libraries that respond to Open Directory client requests in Carbon.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Open Directory Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
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Networking |
Guides |
2007-01-08
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Open Directory Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for using Open Directory.
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Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Preference Manifest Files for Managed Clients Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the format of preference manifest files, which are XML documents for storing and managing application preferences.
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Networking |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Using Xserve for a Small Business LAN
(HTML)
Learn how to host your business LAN on Xserve.
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Networking |
Articles |
2003-09-30
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Writing Open Directory Plug-ins
(HTML)
Learn how to write Open Directory plug-ins to help your application locate and manage network information.
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Networking |
Articles |
2004-09-13
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Xsan Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Affinity API Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Explains how to influence which CPU core runs a group of threads (for performance optimization).
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Performance |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Getting Started with launchd
(HTML)
Learn about launchd and see how to migrate your configuration files.
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Performance |
Articles |
2005-08-22
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Introduction to MPI Distributed Programming on Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how to create tightly coupled, distributed algorithms to run on multiple computers using MPI.
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Performance |
Articles |
2005-02-14
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Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
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Porting |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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QDFlushPortBuffer
(HTML)
()
QD65: Describes a possible solution for window update problems under Carbon.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2000-11-08
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Server Processes and the Dock
(HTML)
()
QA1328: Discusses using headless AWT from Java server applications that need to be hidden.
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Porting |
Technical Q&As |
2004-01-19
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Symbol Variants Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
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Porting |
Release Notes |
2007-10-16
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X11CallCarbonAndCocoa
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a double clickable X11 application which performs various "native" Mac OS X operations.
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Porting |
Sample Code |
2003-07-28
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Code Signing Release Notes
(HTML)
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Security |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Creating Secure Transactions on Mac OS X Server with SSL
(HTML)
Learn how to provide a layer of public-key encryption over any TCP connection.
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Security |
Articles |
2004-01-12
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Enabling X11 Forwarding
(HTML)
QA1383: Describes how to enable ssh clients to receive X11 communication from a Mac OS X system.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-25
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GetMACAddressSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to retrieve the MAC address for each Ethernet interface from the Mac OS X I/O Registry.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
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Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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Kerberos: Highly Secure Single Sign On Authentication in Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how you can take advantage of Kerberos in your application.
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Security |
Articles |
2007-02-05
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Mac OS X Code Signing In Depth
(HTML)
TN2206: Intermediate to expert level overview of code signing that details specific options and gotchas
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2008-08-06
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Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Mac OS X Server File Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration
(PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Programmatically Accessing and Manipulating Multiple Keychain Items
(HTML)
QA1486: An explanation on what is and is not possible using the SecKeychain API to manipulate Keychain Items.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
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Security |
Guides |
2008-05-23
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Secure Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for creating a Secure Sockets Layer session over any transport layer.
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Security |
Reference |
2004-08-31
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Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
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Security |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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Smart Card Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
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Security |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
()
TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Security |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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Using Open Source Tools to Filter Email on Mac OS X Server
(HTML)
Learn how to identify, filter, and remove viruses from the Postfix mail server.
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Security |
Articles |
2004-09-27
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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.
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Storage |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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Multipathing with FibreChannel on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2173: An explanation on how FibreChannel multipathing works on Mac OS X and how to design storage hardware to take advantage of it
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Storage |
Technical Notes |
2007-03-23
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SampleFilterScheme
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple filter scheme which passes all operations through to its provider unchanged.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
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SCSIHBAEmulator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to implement a virtual parallel tasking SCSI host bus adapter (HBA)
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2007-02-20
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Sending SCSI or ATA commands to storage devices
(HTML)
()
QA1179: Explains that Mac OS X does not implement SCSI or ATA pass-through for many mass storage devices.
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Storage |
Technical Q&As |
2005-05-10
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SMARTQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to access and use S.M.A.R.T. disk monitoring functionality
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2007-05-30
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VolumeToBSDNode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to iterate across all mounted volumes and retrieve their BSD node names.
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Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
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Xsan 2 Administrator's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xsan 2 Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2
(PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-07-11
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Xsan Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
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Storage |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xsan API commands.
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Storage |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Tuning Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Xsan storage to maximize application performance.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-10-04
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Xserve G5 PCI Hardware RAID Card
(PDF)
Explains how to install the card in an Xserve G5 and how to set up a RAID volume.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
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Xserve G5 Using the Hardware RAID PCI Card
(PDF)
Explains how to use the software provided with the Hardware RAID PCI Card to configure and manage RAID operations.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
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Xserve RAID User's Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to install the Xserve RAID system, connect it to a host system, and configure RAID storage.
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Storage |
Guides |
2005-01-03
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Xserve RAID Using RAID Admin 1.2 and Disk Utility
(PDF)
Explains how to use RAID Admin, Fibre Channel Utility, and Disk Utility to configure and monitor Xserve RAID systems.
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Storage |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Mac OS X Server QuickTime Streaming Server Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage QuickTime streaming services.
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Streaming |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
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Streaming |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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QuickTime Streaming & Broadcasting Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to capture and encode QuickTime content and deliver media streams live or on demand.
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Streaming |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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QuickTime Streaming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the QuickTime streaming technology.
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Streaming |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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QuickTime Streaming Server Modules Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create plug-in modules for the QuickTime Streaming Server.
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Streaming |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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