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CFNetwork Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Core Foundation networking functions to work with low-level BSD sockets.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Networking |
Guides |
2009-05-06
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Keychain Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
This document explains how to use Keychain Services to store and retrieve passwords.
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Authentication, Carbon, Cocoa, Cryptography, Secure Storage |
Guides |
2009-03-12
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Java for Mac OS X v10.4, Release 8 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4, Release 8.
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Java |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 3 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 3.
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Java |
Release Notes |
2009-03-04
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Authorization Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to add fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Authorization, Carbon, Cocoa, Secure Storage |
Guides |
2009-01-06
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SFAuthorization Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to restrict a user's access to particular features in a Mac OS X application or daemon.
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Authorization, Cocoa |
Reference |
2009-01-06
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Certificate, Key, and Trust Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Shows how to evaluate trust for a certificate and recover from a trust failure.
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Authentication, Authorization, Carbon, Cocoa, Secure Storage |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Certificate, Key, and Trust Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes services to read and evaluate certificates and to use cryptographic keys.
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Authentication, Authorization, Carbon, Cocoa, Cryptography |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Cryptography, General |
Guides |
2008-11-19
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Keychain Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Keychain Services API, used to create, find, modify, and delete keychain items.
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Authentication, Carbon, Cocoa, Cryptography, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2008-11-19
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Identity Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how identities work and how to use them in applications.
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Networking |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Security Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
An introduction to computer security concepts and the security APIs in Mac OS X and iPhone OS.
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General |
Guides |
2008-10-15
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Java for Mac OS X v10.4, Release 7 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
First version of Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Update 7 Release Notes.
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Java |
Release Notes |
2008-09-24
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 2 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 2.
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Java |
Release Notes |
2008-09-24
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Mac OS X and root access
(HTML)
QA1013: Describes how to enable root access in Mac OS X.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2008-09-16
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Running At Login
(HTML)
TN2228: Describes how to write code that's coordinated with the login process.
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Authorization |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-16
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Debugging An Authorization Plug-In With Xcode
(HTML)
TN2108: A tutorial on how to use Xcode to debug an authorization plug-in.
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Authorization |
Technical Notes |
2008-09-08
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Cryptography, Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
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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General, Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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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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Mac OS X Server |
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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Mac OS X Server |
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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General, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Guides |
2008-06-09
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Kerberos GSS
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Kerberos GSS-API Sample
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Authentication, Networking |
Sample Code |
2008-06-04
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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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Internet & Web, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2008-06-03
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, General, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2008-05-23
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 1 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 1.
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Java |
Release Notes |
2008-05-02
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Core Services Identity Reference
(HTML)
Describes the C API for creating, maintaining and finding users and groups.
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Networking |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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CryptNoMore
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to authenticate a user using Open Directory (Directory Services).
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Authentication, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2008-03-17
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Security Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for protecting information.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2008-03-12
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Authorization for Everyone
(HTML)
TN2095: Describes applications of Authorization Services beyond simple privilege requesting.
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Authorization, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Notes |
2008-01-30
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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BetterAuthorizationSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows the recommended way to access privileged functionality from a non-privileged application on Mac OS X.
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Authentication, Authorization, Carbon, Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2007-11-27
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Code Signing Release Notes
(HTML)
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Cryptography |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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Cryptographic Message Syntax Services Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the API for encrypting, signing, and decoding messages using Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS).
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Authentication, Cryptography |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Java |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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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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Mac OS X Server |
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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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OS Services Framework Release Notes
(HTML)
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Carbon |
Release Notes |
2007-10-31
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NullAuthPlugin
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Use this as a template for writing an authorization plugin, or as a tool to debug the authorization process.
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Authorization |
Sample Code |
2007-10-26
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Leopard Technology Series for Developers: OS Foundations
(HTML)
Leopard Overview article on system-level updates.
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General, Hardware & Drivers |
Articles |
2007-09-04
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Security Interface Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Security Interface framework.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Security Reference Update
(HTML)
(PDF)
Summarizes the symbols added to the Security framework.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Release Notes |
2007-07-18
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Authorization Plug-in Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for implementing an authorization plug-in.
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Authorization, Carbon |
Reference |
2007-05-15
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CBGroupIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for operating on user identities.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to create and operate on identities.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBIdentityAuthority Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class used to manipulate identity authority databases.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBIdentityPicker Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that manages the identity picker.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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CBUserIdentity Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class for operating on user identities.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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Collaboration Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for monitoring and editing identities.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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Identity Services Reference Collection
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the APIs for using identities and the Identity Picker.
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Networking |
Reference |
2007-05-14
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KauthORama
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Prints each Kauth request, illustrating how Kauth interacts with high-level operations, like copying files.
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Authorization, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2007-04-30
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Describing the kSecTrustResultUnspecified error.
(HTML)
QA1360: Explaining the semantics behind the kSecTrustResultUnspecified error returned by the Security APIs.
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Authentication, Authorization, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2007-02-05
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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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Authentication |
Articles |
2007-02-05
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Kernel Authorization
(HTML)
TN2127: Describes the kernel authorization (kauth) subsystem and its associated KPI.
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Authorization, Darwin |
Technical Notes |
2007-01-16
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AuthorizationCreateFromExternalForm 100022 Error Explained
(HTML)
QA1498: Explains the undocumented 100022 return value from AuthorizationCreateFromExternalForm.
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Authentication, Authorization |
Technical Q&As |
2007-01-04
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Technical Q&As |
2006-11-16
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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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Authentication, Authorization, Cryptography, Secure Storage |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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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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General, Networking |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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NameAndPassword
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
NameAndPassword is a SFAuthorizationPluginView subclass example.
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Authentication, Authorization |
Sample Code |
2006-07-28
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IdentitySample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
IdentitySample builds a utility which demonstrates how to use the CoreServices Identity API to manage system-wide identities
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Authorization |
Sample Code |
2006-07-27
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Security Interface Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Objective-C API for creating views and dialogs relating to authorization, certificates, and keychains.
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Authorization, Cocoa, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2006-07-14
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SFAuthorizationPluginView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class an authorization plug-in uses to display a custom view within the Apple-supplied authorization views.
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Authorization, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-07-14
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Security Foundation Framework Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Security Foundation framework for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Authorization, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SecurityInterface Data Types Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the data types found in the Security Interface framework.
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Authentication, Authorization, Cocoa, Cryptography, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFAuthorizationView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a lock icon that indicates a user interface has restricted access.
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Authorization, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFCertificatePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays one or more certificates in a panel or sheet.
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Authentication, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFCertificateTrustPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that enables the user to edit the trust settings in a certificate.
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Authentication, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFCertificateView Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays the contents of a certificate.
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Authentication, Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFChooseIdentityPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that allows a user to select an identity from a list.
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Authentication, Cocoa, Cryptography |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFKeychainSavePanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a sheet or panel that allows the user to create a keychain.
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Cocoa, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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SFKeychainSettingsPanel Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the class that displays a panel or sheet that allows users to change their keychain settings.
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Cocoa, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
()
TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Networking |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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Authorization Services C Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the C API for adding fine-grained control of privileged operations in an application.
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Authorization, Carbon, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2005-11-08
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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AuthForAll
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to use Authorization Services to create a self-restricted application.
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Authorization |
Sample Code |
2005-10-26
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Keychain Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy C API for managing passwords for multiple users and databases. Replaced by Keychain Services.
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Authentication, Carbon, Cryptography, Secure Storage |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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NetworkAuthentication
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates authentication with Open Directory APIs and GSSAPI
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Apple Cryptographic Service Provider Functional Specification
(PDF)
Specification for Apple's implementation of the Cryptographic Service Provider (CSP) CDSA plug-in.
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Cryptography |
Reference |
2005-03-10
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Apple Trust Policy Module Functional Specification
(PDF)
Specification for Apple's implementation of the Trust Policy (TP) CDSA plug-in.
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Authorization |
Reference |
2005-01-25
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Apple Certificate Library Functional Specification
(PDF)
Specifications for Apple's implementation of the Certificate Library CDSA plug-in.
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Authorization |
Reference |
2005-01-13
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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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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
2004-10-25
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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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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2004-09-27
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Does Safari support 128-bit encryption?
(HTML)
QA1320: Discusses support for 128-bit encryption in Apple's Safari web browser.
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Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2004-09-10
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Cryptography, Networking |
Reference |
2004-08-31
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Installing smart card reader drivers
(HTML)
QA1359: Updates obsolete information contained in the pcscd(8) man page on Mac OS X Jaguar and Panther.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2004-08-30
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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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Cryptography, Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2004-01-12
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MoreIsBetter
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Library providing indispensable wrapers and workarounds for many areas of Mac OS programming.
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Authentication, Authorization, Carbon, Darwin, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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Security Credentials
(HTML)
()
QA1277: Discusses AuthorizationCopyRights and the relationship between Authorization Services, authorization sessions, Security Server, credentials, and the credentials cache.
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Authorization |
Technical Q&As |
2003-08-06
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BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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Authentication |
Sample Code |
2003-06-12
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QISA
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates the basics of writing an Internet setup assistant for traditional Mac OS and Mac OS X.
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Authorization |
Sample Code |
2003-05-15
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Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
()
QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
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Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
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CryptoSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains sample code showing symmetric encryption and message digest calculation.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-02-06
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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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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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SSLSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Contains examples showing how to use SecureTransport.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Darwin, Internet & Web, Networking |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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Be careful when using AuthorizationCreate
(HTML)
()
QA1172: Explains why you should avoid determining allowable rights when creating an AuthorizationRef.
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Authorization |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-20
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Stay away from custom Authorization dialogs
(HTML)
()
QA1199: Explains why you shouldn't create a custom authorization dialog.
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Authorization |
Technical Q&As |
2002-09-20
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What are snag keys in Open Firmware?
(HTML)
()
HW35: Explains Open Firmware snag keys, including examples of their function.
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Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
1999-02-15
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