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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
Darwin
The open source foundation of Mac OS X Server, based on 4.4BSD UNIX. 		 
Directory Services
Information and authentication services needed by servers and clients. 		 
High Performance Computing
Support for computationally intensive activities.
Java
An environment for developing server-related applications. 		 
Networking
Protocols and services that support networking for server-related products. 		 
Security
Authentication, authorization, and cryptographic services for server applications.
Storage
High-capacity storage using Xserve RAID arrays and Xsan file systems. 		 
System Administration
Tools and applications for Mac OS X Server deployment and administration. 		 
WebObjects
Apple's server program for running J2EE-compatible WebObjects applications.
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