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Mac OS X Server is built on Darwin, which has an open source core. Mac OS X Server provides high-performance networking and supports multiple file systems, BSD symmetric multiprocessing, and 64-bit applications. Server administrators benefit from tools that simplify service setup and management. Developers can use WebObjects to create and deploy web and Java applications.
A guided introduction to developing for Mac OS X Server.   Essential information for working with Mac OS X Server.   API references organized by framework.
Mac OS X Server Topics
Apple Hardware
Apple hardware server solutions such as Xserve G5 and Xserve RAID. 		 
Directory Services
Information and authentication services needed by servers and clients. 		 
High Performance Computing
Support for computationally intensive activities.
Internet & Web
Technologies for working with web content, web services, and database-driven websites. 		 
Java
An environment for developing server-related applications. 		 
Migration
Moving to Mac OS X Server version 10.4 from other server software.
Networking
Protocols and services that support networking for server-related products. 		 
Porting
Tools and programming interfaces for moving code to Mac OS X Server. 		 
Security
Authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services for server applications.
Storage
High-capacity storage using Xserve RAID arrays and Xsan file systems. 		 
Streaming
APIs and tools for streaming media and extending QuickTime Streaming Server. 		 
System Administration
Tools and applications for Mac OS X Server deployment and administration.
Tools
Tools for server product developers and server administrators. 		 
WebObjects
Apple's server program for running J2EE-compatible WebObjects applications. 		 
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