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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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CFFTPSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A simple example showing how to use CFFTPStream to download and upload files.
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Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-10-13
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Network Kernel Extensions (legacy)
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes how to write a kernel extension for adding or modifying functionality of a networking stack (Mac OS X 10.3 and earlier).
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Guides |
2006-10-03
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The state of mDNSResponder
(HTML)
QA1339: Explains how to obtain information regarding the internal state of mDNSResponder.
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Bonjour, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2006-10-03
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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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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NSURLClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the deprecated class replaced by the classes NSURLConnection and NSURLDownload.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-08-01
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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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Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-07-27
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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KPI Reference
(HTML)
Provides information on the NKE Sustainable API in Headerdoc format.
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Darwin |
Reference |
2006-07-17
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URL Access Manager Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Describes the legacy C API for transferring data to and from a URL from within an application. Replaced by CFNetwork.
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Carbon, Internet & Web |
Reference |
2006-07-13
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NSURLCredential Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a credential used to authenticate a URL load request.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-06-28
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Apple Filing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Bonjour Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use Apple's zero-configuration networking architecture in Cocoa applications.
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Bonjour |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Network Services Location Manager (Legacy)
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated - Explains how to have a Carbon application discover available network services.
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Carbon |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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NSHTTPCookieStorage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a collection of cookies shared across all applications.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSHTTPURLResponse Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a response to an HTTP request.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMessagePort Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an endpoint for distributed object connections or interprocess messaging.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSMutableURLRequest Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mutable request for a resource identified by a URL.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURL Additions Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes additions to support pasteboards.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLAuthenticationChallenge Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a challenge from a server requiring authentication from the client.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLAuthenticationChallengeSender Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface for receiving authentication challenges.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLCredentialStorage Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a mapping of credentials to their corresponding protection spaces.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLDownload Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a connection used to download data to a file.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLHandleClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes a deprecated technology replaced by the NSURLDownload class.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLProtectionSpace Class Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes an area on a server that requires authentication of URL load requests.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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NSURLProtocolClient Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the interface used by protocol objects to communicate with the URL loading system.
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Cocoa |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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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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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Open Directory Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for using Open Directory.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xsan API commands.
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Mac OS X Server |
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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Hardware & Drivers, Security |
Technical Notes |
2006-04-25
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Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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The "packages" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW90: Describes the "packages" node in the Open Firmware device tree.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2006-02-22
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System Configuration Programming Guidelines
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use system configuration services for network configuration and management, including determining reachability and getting connected.
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Darwin, General |
Guides |
2006-02-07
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CFNetworkHTTPDownload
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to download a URL using CFNetworking.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2006-01-18
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DNS Service Discovery Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to use DNS Service Discovery in your application.
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Bonjour |
Guides |
2005-11-09
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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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Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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enetlognke
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Interface filter based on supported Kernel Programming Interfaces for Tiger.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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SocketCancel
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to safely cancel threads that are blocked within BSD sockets calls.
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Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-08-10
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SimpleDial
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates management of dialup connections, such as PPP, using System Configuration framework network connection API.
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Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
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SimpleReach
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates network host reachability testing using the System Configuration framework asynchronous network reachability API.
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Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-07-26
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Open Transport Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon compatibility library for accessing TCP/IP networks at the transport level.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2005-07-07
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Mixing link-local IP addresses and routable IP addresses
(HTML)
QA1357: Explains how to enable communication between devices with link-local addresses and devices with routable addresses.
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Bonjour, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Printing |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
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Problems getting Bonjour TXT record information
(HTML)
QA1389: Explains why you might have problems retrieving TXT record information from a CFNetServiceRef or NSNetService.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2005-07-06
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AutoUpdater
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
This sample demonstrates Cocoa networking using the NSURL loading classes, NSURLConnection and NSURLDownload.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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CocoaHTTPServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A Cocoa example showing how to write a very basic HTTP service.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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DNSServiceMetaQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to discover Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Bonjour, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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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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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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ImageClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetwork for synchronous and asynchronous operations, network diagnostics, proxy navigation, and authentication.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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DNSServiceDiscovery Mach-Based API
(HTML)
(PDF)
Deprecated.
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Bonjour |
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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Mac OS X Server |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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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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Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2005-02-21
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DockBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use CFNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
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Bonjour |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
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PictureSharing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSNetServices to advertise a service using Bonjour.
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Bonjour |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
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PictureSharingBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to use NSNetServices to take advantage of Bonjour service discovery and name resolution.
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Bonjour |
Sample Code |
2005-02-08
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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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Internet & Web |
Articles |
2005-01-17
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Resolves may return an IPv6 address in Panther
(HTML)
QA1298: Explains why you get an IP address of 0.0.0.0 when resolving a Bonjour service.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2005-01-10
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Sending an Email
(HTML)
QA1084: Shows how to create an email in the user's prefered email application.
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Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2004-11-05
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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, Security |
Articles |
2004-09-27
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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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Darwin, Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2004-09-13
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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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Bonjour enforces the TXT record format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1306: Explains how mDNSResponder enforces the proper TXT record format in Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1312: Provides a list of common Bonjour service types used in Mac OS X.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Updating the TXT record of a Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1302: Explains how to update a Bonjour TXT record while running on either Jaguar or Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin |
Technical Q&As |
2004-07-14
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Discovering all advertised Bonjour service types
(HTML)
QA1337: Explains how to discover all Bonjour service types being advertised on the local network.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation, Darwin, Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2004-06-01
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CFHostSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Uses the CFHost API to do DNS hostname lookups and to determine host reachability.
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Carbon, Core Foundation |
Sample Code |
2004-04-20
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Bonjour enforces the service type format in Panther
(HTML)
QA1198: Explains why registering a Bonjour service might fail on Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-23
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Use the Computer Name when registering your Bonjour service
(HTML)
QA1228: Explains why you should use the Computer Name when advertising a Bonjour service.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2004-03-05
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Clearing mDNSResponder's cached records
(HTML)
QA1310: Clearing the Bonjour service cache (mDNSResponder's cached records) for testing purposes.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-11
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Duplicate Bonjour services while browsing
(HTML)
QA1333: Explains how to work with multiple network interfaces when browsing for Bonjour services.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-06
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Use empty string for Bonjour domains
(HTML)
QA1331: Explains what to specify for the domain parameter when using Bonjour API's.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2004-02-06
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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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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Articles |
2004-01-12
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Downloading through a proxy server in Mac OS X
(HTML)
QA1296: Explains when downloading through a proxy server will work, and when it will fail.
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Carbon, Cocoa, Core Foundation |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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URL Access vs. CFNetwork
(HTML)
QA1291: Explains when to choose URL Access or CFNetwork when downloading files from within your application.
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Carbon |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-29
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Installing an I/O Kit KEXT Without Rebooting
(HTML)
QA1319: Describes the state of the art of installing I/O Kit kernel extensions (KEXTs) without requiring a restart.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-28
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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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Carbon, Darwin, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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SimplePing
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Sample provides simple API to programatically ping a remote host without admin privileges
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Darwin, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2003-10-27
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Bonjour TXT record rate limiting in Panther
(HTML)
QA1293: Explains how mDNSResponder implements TXT record rate limiting in Panther.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
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Registering a Bonjour service multiple times
(HTML)
QA1311: Explains why registering the same Bonjour service twice on the same machine doesn't cause a name conflict.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2003-10-23
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Bonjour and wake from sleep
(HTML)
QA1290: Explains why applications that use Bonjour should stay registered and continue browsing on sleep.
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Bonjour, Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
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NSL and how it relates to Bonjour
(HTML)
QA1299: Explains the relationship between NSL and Bonjour.
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Bonjour |
Technical Q&As |
2003-09-18
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OTEndpointInfo
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to query an endpoint for its 'vital statistic' using OTGetEndpointInfo.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-08-20
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Optimizing an Xserve for Web Hosting
(HTML)
Learn how to configure and optimize an Xserve to ensure fast, robust web hosting.
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Internet & Web, Mac OS X Server |
Articles |
2003-08-06
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OTMP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - A library for calling Open Transport synchronously from preemptively scheduled tasks (MP tasks).
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
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OTPingSample
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Demonstrates how to implement ping on top of the Open Transport API.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-07-22
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BSDLLCTest
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Program sample demonstrates how to send and receive raw LLC Ethernet packets.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
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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Carbon, Darwin |
Sample Code |
2003-05-15
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Internet Config Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the legacy technology for managing Internet preferences in Classic Mac OS.
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Carbon |
Reference |
2003-05-01
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PPPoE Server for Testing
(HTML)
()
QA1252: Describes how to configure Mac OS X as a PPPoE server for testing purposes.
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Carbon, Cocoa |
Technical Q&As |
2003-04-11
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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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Carbon, Internet & Web |
Technical Q&As |
2003-03-26
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Accessing HTTPS Proxy Settings
(HTML)
()
QA1234: Describes how to programatically access Secure Web Proxy information.
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Carbon, Mac OS X Server |
Technical Q&As |
2003-02-19
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LocalServer
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Sample demonstrates how a Classic process can communicate with a Mac OS X process using IP networking protocols.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-30
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GetHWEthernetAddr
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Shows how to obtain the hardware Ethernet address of a machine.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Darwin, Mac OS X Server, Security |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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GetSetOptions
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a variety of uses of Open Transport's option management routines.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Mac OS X Server |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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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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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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NameAndAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
A single window utility that gets a host name from an IP address or an IP address from a hostname.
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Cocoa |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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NoCopyReceives
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates using no-copy receives under Open Transport.
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Carbon, Hardware & Drivers, Internet & Web |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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NSLMiniBrowser
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Deprecated - Uses the NSL API to find network services using SLP, NBP, and Directory Services.
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Carbon |
Sample Code |
2003-01-14
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