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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.
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Shell Scripting Primer (HTML) (PDF)
A guided tour of (Bourne) shell scripting, including control structures, numerical computation, regular expressions, subroutines, and error handling.
System Administration Guides 2009-04-08
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.
Java Release Notes 2009-03-04
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.
Java Release Notes 2009-03-04
Java Info.plist Key Reference for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the property list keys available in Java for Mac OS X.
Java Reference 2009-03-04
Java System Property Reference for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the System Properties offered by Java for Mac OS X.
Java Reference 2009-03-04
Java Virtual Machine Option Reference for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the virtual machine options offered by Java for Mac OS X.
Java Reference 2009-03-04
Extending and Troubleshooting Directory Services (HTML)
Explains how to extend Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 and how to troubleshoot problems.
Networking Release Notes 2009-02-04
WebObjects Tutorial (HTML) (PDF)
Steps for building a simple WebObjects application using Eclipse and the WOLips plug-in.
WebObjects Guides 2009-02-04
Code Signing Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
Security Guides 2008-11-19
System Startup Programming Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Explains the boot process used to initialize the Mac OS X operating system.
System Administration Guides 2008-11-19
WebObjects File Format Reference (HTML) (PDF)
New document that describes the bundle format of WebObjects documents such as the EOModel and WOComponent bundles.
WebObjects Reference 2008-11-19
Java Development Guide for Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Describes what you need to take into account when developing and deploying a Java application on Mac OS X.
Java Guides 2008-10-15
Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration (PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
Directory Services, Security, System Administration, Tools 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.
Directory Services, Migration, System Administration, Tools Guides 2008-10-15
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.
Networking Guides 2008-10-15
WebObjects 5.4.2 Reference (HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.2 Java classes.
WebObjects Reference 2008-10-15
Generating a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) (HTML) (日本語 HTML)
QA1264: Explains how to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) on modern Macintosh systems.
Hardware & Drivers Technical Q&As 2008-10-13
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.
Java Release Notes 2008-09-24
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.
Java Release Notes 2008-09-24
Programmatically causing restart, shutdown and/or logout (HTML) (日本語 HTML)
QA1134: Describes how to programmatically cause restart, shutdown, sleep or logout.
Hardware & Drivers Technical Q&As 2008-09-24
SimpleUserClient (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Shows how to create a user client for an I/O Kit kernel driver.
Hardware & Drivers Sample Code 2008-08-27
Building Universal I/O Kit Drivers (HTML)
TN2163: How to build a universal I/O Kit kernel driver while avoiding common pitfalls.
Hardware & Drivers Technical Notes 2008-08-18
Mac OS X Code Signing In Depth (HTML)
TN2206: Intermediate to expert level overview of code signing that details specific options and gotchas
Security Technical Notes 2008-08-06
Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 2 (PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 2 from previous versions of Xsan.
High Performance Computing, Migration, Storage, System Administration Guides 2008-07-11
Customizing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to enhance your Rails application with views and web forms, AJAX, and iPhone support.
General, Tools Articles 2008-06-09
Deploying Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to deploy your Ruby on Rails application on Mac OS X Leopard Server.
General, Tools Articles 2008-06-09
Developing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard (HTML)
Learn how to develop your Ruby on Rails application using Xcode 3 and the tools in Leopard.
Cocoa, General, Tools Articles 2008-06-09
Extending Your Wiki Server (PDF)
Explains how to migrate content from other wikis, create custom themes, and enable JavaScript, YouTube, and Flash.
Internet & Web, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
Security Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Administration (PDF)
Covers planning, installation, setup, and general server administration for advanced configurations.
System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
Internet & Web, Security, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
Internet & Web, Security, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
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.
Internet & Web, Networking, Security, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Workflow Tutorial (PDF)
Explains how to develop and customize Podcast Producer workflows.
System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide (PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
Directory Services, Internet & Web, Networking, Security, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Xsan 2 Administrator's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
High Performance Computing, Storage, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Xsan 2 Setup Guide (PDF)
Explains how to set up a volume on a storage area network (SAN) using Xsan 2.
High Performance Computing, Storage, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
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.
Apple Hardware, Storage, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Xserve User's Guide (PDF)
Explains how to install, operate, and update Xserve systems. Includes expansion and hardware specifications.
Apple Hardware, High Performance Computing, System Administration Guides 2008-06-09
Getting a Packet Trace (HTML) (日本語 HTML)
QA1176: Lists tools available for looking at the network packets on the wire.
Internet & Web, Networking Technical Q&As 2008-06-03
WikiSampleThemeWithCSS (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstrates how to change the appearance of a wiki theme using CSS properties.
Internet & Web, System Administration Sample Code 2008-06-02
WikiSampleThemeWithJavaScript (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a JavaScript functionality to a wiki theme.
Internet & Web, System Administration Sample Code 2008-06-02
Secure Coding Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
Security Guides 2008-05-23
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.
Java Release Notes 2008-05-02
Mac OS X Man Pages (HTML)
HTML versions of the Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, and CHUD man pages.
Darwin Reference 2008-04-29
Directory Service Framework Reference (HTML)
Describes the Directory Service Framework.
Networking Reference 2008-04-08
Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X (HTML) (PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
Porting Guides 2008-04-08
WebObjects 5.4.1 Reference (HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.1 classes in Javadoc format.
WebObjects Reference 2008-03-11
Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 6 Release Notes (HTML) (PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 6.
Java Release Notes 2007-12-14
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.
Directory Services, Internet & Web, Java, Migration, Networking, Security, Storage, System Administration, Tools Guides 2007-12-11
WebObjects 5.4 Release Notes (HTML) (PDF)
Information about known issues and workarounds for WebObjects Release 5.4.
WebObjects Release Notes 2007-12-11
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.
Networking, System Administration Guides 2007-12-04
Apple Xserve Diagnostics User's Guide (PDF)
New document that explains how to use Apple Xserve Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
Apple Hardware, System Administration, Tools Guides 2007-12-04
Why is my Ruby on Rails application with FastCGI generating "'load error /etc/irbrc" errors? (HTML)
QA1494: Describes how to resolve an error encountered hosting Ruby on Rails applications on Mac OS X 10.5.
Internet & Web, System Administration Technical Q&As 2007-11-28
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).
Performance Release Notes 2007-10-31
Code Signing Release Notes (HTML)
Security Release Notes 2007-10-31
Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Release Notes (HTML) (PDF)
Java Release Notes 2007-10-31
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.
Internet & Web, Security, System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Getting Started (PDF)
Explains how to install Mac OS X Server and set it up for the first time.
System Administration, Tools Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Glossary (PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration (PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
Internet & Web, Security, System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Installation & Setup Worksheet (PDF)
Covers installation and setup of a standard configuration or workgroup configuration of Leopard Server.
System Administration, Tools Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.
System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Print Service Administration (PDF)
Explains how to host shared printers and manage their associated queues and print jobs.
System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
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.
Networking, Security, System Administration, Tools Guides 2007-10-31
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.
Directory Services, Migration, System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
Internet & Web, Java, Security, Streaming, System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
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.
High Performance Computing, Networking, System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
QuickTime Streaming & Broadcasting Administration (PDF)
Explains how to capture and encode QuickTime content and deliver media streams live or on demand.
Internet & Web, Streaming, System Administration Guides 2007-10-31
WebObjects 5.4 Reference (HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4 classes in Javadoc format.
WebObjects Reference 2007-10-31
WebObjects Deployment Guide Using JavaMonitor (HTML) (PDF)
Tools and techniques for deploying WebObjects applications. Includes application administration and performance-improving practices.
WebObjects Guides 2007-10-31
Xgrid Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to create client applications that use Xgrid, Apple's parallel multiprocessing technology.
High Performance Computing Guides 2007-10-31
Symbol Variants Release Notes (HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
Porting Release Notes 2007-10-16
WebObjects Application Properties Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the command-line properties that can be passed to WebObjects application and tools when they start.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Direct to Web Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the Java-based technology for creating web applications that access a database. Includes examples of customizing applications.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Enterprise Objects Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
An overview of the technology that combines object-oriented programming with database application development. Includes examples and solutions.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Overview (HTML) (PDF)
Introduces the architecture, technologies, development tools, and development approaches of WebObjects.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Web Applications Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop web applications using WebObjects, including application design, state management, and database architecture.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
WebObjects Web Services Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to develop and utilize web services in WebObjects.
WebObjects Guides 2007-07-11
Apply Firmware Password (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an Automator Action for System Image Utility.
System Administration Sample Code 2007-06-12
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
Networking Release Notes 2007-06-08
Transforming a Shell Script into an Automator Action (HTML)
Custom shell script actions let you quickly turn shell, Perl, or Python scripts into Automator actions.
General Articles 2007-06-01
SMARTQuery (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstration of how to access and use S.M.A.R.T. disk monitoring functionality
Apple Hardware, Storage Sample Code 2007-05-30
Mac OS X Server Administrator Topics (HTML) (PDF)
Document that describes a variety of server administrator advanced operations.
General, Networking, System Administration Guides 2007-05-23
MultiprecisionFP (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
How to utilize the gmp and arprec multiprecision floating point packages on Mac OS X
High Performance Computing Sample Code 2007-03-26
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
Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Storage Technical Notes 2007-03-23
Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 5 Release Notes (HTML) (PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5
Java Release Notes 2007-03-08
SCSIHBAEmulator (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Demonstration of how to implement a virtual parallel tasking SCSI host bus adapter (HBA)
Hardware & Drivers, Storage Sample Code 2007-02-20
Kerberos: Highly Secure Single Sign On Authentication in Mac OS X (HTML)
Learn how you can take advantage of Kerberos in your application.
Security, System Administration Articles 2007-02-05
Open Directory Programming Guide (HTML) (PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
Directory Services, Networking Guides 2007-01-08
Security Framework Error Codes (HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
Security Technical Q&As 2006-11-16
VolumeToBSDNode (HTML) (DMG) (ZIP)
Shows how to iterate across all mounted volumes and retrieve their BSD node names.
Hardware & Drivers, Storage Sample Code 2006-10-16
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.
Security Technical Q&As 2006-10-03
Programmatically Performing an Open Directory Search (HTML)
QA1462: A short guide on how to programmatically search Open Directory for matching attribute values within records.
Directory Services, System Administration Technical Q&As 2006-09-11
Apple Remote Desktop Focus on Task Server (PDF)
Explains how to use Task Server to provide always-on, automated administration of client computers.
Networking, System Administration Guides 2006-08-07
Mac OS X Server Collaboration Services Administration (PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Weblog, iChat, and other services that facilitate interactions among users.
Internet & Web, System Administration Guides 2006-08-07
Mac OS X Server Getting Started Supplement (PDF)
Provides an overview of Mac OS X Server features, a worksheet for installation and setup, and a setup example.
System Administration, Tools Guides 2006-08-07
Smart Card Setup Guide (PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
Security Guides 2006-08-07
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.
Apple Hardware, Directory Services, Internet & Web, Networking, System Administration Guides 2006-07-24
Apple Filing Protocol Reference (HTML) (PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
Networking Reference 2006-05-23