Apple MAC OS X SERVER 10.2 Setting Up
Setting Up Mac OS X Server
for Xserve
Includes software installation and setup information
for Mac OS X Server and Xserve
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Contents
Preface About This Guide 9
1 Welcome to Mac OS X Server for Xserve 11
What’s New in This Version of Mac OS X Server 11
Command-Line Tools 12
SNMP Support 12
Server Monitor 12
Server Enhancements 12
About ACGI Support 13
Where to Start 13
Getting More Information 13
Anti-Piracy Information 14
2 Before You Begin 15
Read Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide 15
Filling Out the Mac OS X Server Information Worksheet 15
Exporting Existing User Account Information 16
Migrating From Mac OS X Server 10.0 or 10.1 16
Migrating From AppleShare IP 6.3.x 16
Installing Administration Software 17
Deciding On a Setup Option 18
Remote Setup 18
Local Setup 18
3 Software Setup Instructions 19
Basic Remote Setup Instructions 19
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Step 1:
Start the server 19
Step 2:
Run Server Assistant 20
Step 3:
Configure services 21
Step 4:
Set server network and system preferences 21
Step 5:
Install additional software 21
Remote Setup Flowchart 22
Basic Local Setup Instructions 22
Step 1:
Connect monitor and keyboard 22
Step 2:
Start the server 23
Step 3:
Run Server Assistant 23
Step 4:
Configure services 24
Step 5:
Set server network and system preferences 24
Step 6:
Install additional software 24
Step 7:
Perform any additional tasks 24
Step 8:
Disconnect the keyboard and monitor 24
Local Setup Flowchart 25
Additional Setup Tasks 26
Set NetInfo Hierarchies and Search Policies 26
Configure Services 26
4 Using Command-Line Tools 27
Using the Terminal Application 27
About UNIX Command-Line Structure 28
Using the Secure Shell (SSH) Command 29
Open a SSH Session 29
Execute Commands 30
Close a SSH Session 30
About Key Fingerprints 30
Standard UNIX Command-Line Tools 31
Check Disks for Problems 31
Partition Disk Drives 33
Initialize a File System 33
Example 1: Divide One 120 GB Disk Drive Into Two 60 GB Partitions 34
Example 2: Divide a Secondary Hard Disk Into Two Partitions 38
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5 Network Setup Tool 43
Using Network Setup 43
Finding More Information About the Network Setup Tool 44
Reverting to Old Network Settings 44
Getting Network Configuration Information for Your Server 45
Configuring TCP/IP Settings 45
Set the TCP/IP Configuration to Manual 45
Set the TCP/IP Configuration to DHCP 46
Set the TCP/IP and DHCP Router to Manual 46
Set BOOTP 46
Configuring DNS Servers and Search Domains 46
Designate DNS Servers 46
Designate Search Domains 47
Managing Network Services 47
Create a New Network Service 47
Duplicate an Existing Network Service 47
Rename a Network Service 48
Delete a Network Service 48
Turn a Network Service On or Off 48
Set the Order Network Services are Contacted 48
Designating Proxy Servers 49
Turn Proxy Servers On or Off 49
Designate the Proxy Bypass Domain 49
6 System Setup Tool 51
Using System Setup 51
Finding More Information About the System Setup Tool 52
About Get and Set Commands 52
Setting Server Identity and Preferences 52
Set the Computer Name 52
Designate a Startup Disk 53
Restart After Power Failure 53
Restart After a System Freeze 53
Set Remote Apple Events Preference 53
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Set Remote Login (SSH) 54
Setting Date and Time Preferences 54
Set the Date 54
Set the Time 54
Set the Time Zone 54
Designate a Network Time Server 55
Turn Network Time On or Off 55
Setting Sleep Preferences 55
Set Sleep Time 55
Set Server for Modem Activity 55
Set Server for Network Access 56
7 Using Software Installation Tools and Applications 57
Server Assistant 57
Software Update Tool 58
Installer Tool 58
Parameters 59
Full Operating System Installation 61
8 Administration Software 63
System Requirements 63
Server Admin 65
Install Server Admin 65
Log In to Server Admin 65
Remote Printer Setup 66
NetBoot 66
Install NetBoot 67
Configure NetBoot With Server Admin 67
Macintosh Manager 68
Install Macintosh Manager 68
Server Monitor 69
Install Server Monitor 69
Set Up Server Monitor 70
Switch Between Server Lists 70
Set the System Identifier Lights Manually 70
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Receive Automatic Status Change Notifications 70
Get Information About a Server 70
Streaming Server Admin 71
Install Streaming Server Admin 71
WebObjects 71
Install WebObjects 71
Install Web Server Adaptors 72
Upgrade Your License 72
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 73
9 Problem Solving 75
Solving Problems With Network Settings 75
Solving Startup Problems 76
Copy Data and Reinstall System Software Locally 76
Copy Data and Reinstall System Software Remotely 77
Resetting the Administrator Password 77
Rerun Server Assistant Locally 77
Rerun Server Assistant Remotely 78
Copying Data Between Remote Servers 78
Connecting Through the Serial Port 79
Finding a Server on the Network 79
Setting Up Administrator Permissions 81
Getting More Information 81
Help 81
Appendix A Mac OS X Server Information Worksheet 83
Mac OS X Server Information Worksheet 84
Contents
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PREFACE
About This Guide
This guide provides information about installing and using this version of Mac OS X Server
on Xserve.
Use this guide as a supplement to the
included as a PDF document in the documentation folder on the Admin Tools CD. Read the
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide
Then read this guide to learn
m
what’s new in this version of Mac OS X Server
m
how to use the new command-line tools and administration software to install, set up,
configure, and manage server processes
m
where to find more information about network planning and other important topics
This guide is written for both new and experienced system administrators. Basic instructions
are provided for those administrators who are new to UNIX command-line tools.
Experienced administrators should take a look at all chapters to see what’s new in Mac OS X
Server for Xserve.
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide,
before you attempt to install and set up your server.
which is
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CHAPTER
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Welcome to Mac OS X Server for Xserve
Mac OS X Server is a powerful suite of server software that lets you manage your network
efficiently and provide a full range of services to network users. Mac OS X Server includes
services for file and printer sharing, Internet and Web hosting, email, networking and
security, desktop management, network operating system startup and software installation,
media streaming, and directory services architecture. This version of Mac OS X Server is
designed to support your new server.
What’s New in This Version of Mac OS X Server
Mac OS X Server provides tools and applications to help you set up and manage your servers.
Until now, many setup tasks had to be performed locally on a server. With this version of
Mac OS X Server, you can use a Mac OS X desktop computer, PowerBook, or iBook to
perform these tasks remotely:
m
install software
m
set system preferences
m
set network preferences
m
set up directory services
m
create AppleTalk and Line Printer Remote (LPR) print queues
m
configure NetBoot IP address ranges
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In addition, the applications used to set up servers and directory information have been
enhanced to permit remote configuration of servers. Included in this version of Mac OS X
Server are updates to these applications:
m
Setup Assistant (now called Server Assistant)
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Directory Setup
m
NetInfo Domain Setup
m
Print and DHCP/NetBoot modules for Server Admin
Command-Line Tools
New command-line tools included in this version of Mac OS X Server let you take advantage
of built-in support for Secure Shell (SSH) to remotely set up servers. You can use commandline tools to perform these tasks remotely:
m
install software
m
run Software Update
m
set system preferences
m
set network preferences
SNMP Support
This version of Mac OS X Server supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a
network protocol for monitoring and managing multi-platform computer network devices.
Read Chapter 8, “Administration Software,” for information about SNMP.
Server Monitor
Your Xserve software also includes a new application called Server Monitor. Server Monitor
allows you to remotely check the status of Xserve hardware. Read about Server Monitor in
Chapter 8, “Administration Software.”
Server Enhancements
Mac OS X Server also includes these new features to support your Xserve:
m
Network Stack and server software optimizations provide improved network performance.
m
Apple RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) volume enhancements allow you to
stripe or mirror your startup disk.
m
Headless booting with hot-plug support allows you to start up your Xserve without a
monitor connected and attach a monitor or KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch later
without turning off the server.
m
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) support allows connection to a USB UPS system.
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About ACGI Support
Apple Event-based CGI scripts (ACGI) are not supported in this version of Mac OS X Server.
CGI scripts not based on Apple Events will run normally.
Where to Start
If you’re a novice system administrator, start by reading the
Guide.
This book is provided as a PDF document on the Admin Tools CD. The Preface and
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s
Chapter 1 will point you to the parts of the book that you need to read, depending on how
you plan to use Mac OS X Server in your network.
If you’re an experienced systems administrator with some UNIX administration experience,
take a look at the
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide
to make sure you haven’t missed
anything. Then use this guide to get started installing and setting up your server.
Important
Use this guide for setting up your server instead of Chapter 1 of the
Mac OS X
Server Administrator’s Guide.
Getting More Information
Check the Mac OS X Server Web site regularly for new documentation, information about
software updates, and useful information. The Mac OS X Server Web site is located at
www.apple.com/macosx/server/
The Web site includes these useful documents:
m
Mac OS X Server Migration Guide
provides instructions for upgrading to Mac OS X Server
from Macintosh Manager and Mac OS X Server 1.2. For this release of Mac OS X Server,
Chapter 3, “Migrating AppleShare IP,” does not apply.
m
Understanding and Using NetInfo
describes the built-in Mac OS X directory service and
provides instructions for configuring NetInfo and Mac OS X Server.
m
Integrating Mac OS X With Active Directory
describes how you can use the information
stored in Microsoft’s Active Directory to authenticate Macintosh users and provide file
services and home directories for them on Mac OS X Server.
You can also check the Apple Server Web site located at
www.apple.com/servers
for information about your server hardware and the software designed to support it.
Welcome to Mac OS X Server for Xserve
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Anti-Piracy Information
Be sure you’re acting within the terms of the software license agreement before you install
programs on a computer. The license agreement specifies how many copies of the program
you can make for yourself and others.
Before you put programs inside shared folders, remember that copyright laws may prevent
those programs from being shared. Check the applicable licensing agreements and follow
their requirements.
If you want or need more information about when it’s OK to copy software and when it isn’t,
or about related consumer issues, you can check the Software Publishers Association (SPA)
Web site at
www.spa.org
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Before You Begin
Your server comes with Mac OS X Server and the administration applications already
installed. But before you get started, you’ll need to do some planning and preparation to
make the most of your server. Read through this chapter before you start any tasks. You can
do the tasks in any order.
Read Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide
If you’re setting up Mac OS X Server for the first time, look at the first few chapters of the
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide
chapters help you determine how to configure your server for your network.
Filling Out the Mac OS X Server Information Worksheet
At the back of this guide, you’ll find a worksheet to help you plan your server setup. You
must know the information on this worksheet to configure your server’s Ethernet ports and
network information when you run Server Assistant. When you’re done with your setup, file
the worksheet in a secure place for future reference.
before you continue with this chapter. These
Your server comes with a sheet of serial number (license key) stickers for Mac OS X Server
and WebObjects. Affix them to the appropriate section of the worksheet and keep any
unused stickers in a safe place. The hardware serial number is located on the back of the
server and inside the server above the hard drives. Write this number on the worksheet—you
must enter the first eight characters of this serial number when you run Server Assistant.
If you have trouble filling out any of the information, you can find answers to many of your
questions in the
Internet Service Provider may also be able to help.
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide.
Your network administrator or
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Exporting Existing User Account Information
If you have existing AppleShare IP servers or Mac OS X Servers, you may want to export
account information. You can later import this into your new Mac OS X Server. You may also
want to migrate Macintosh Manager settings to your new server network.
For detailed instructions about migrating existing information from an earlier version of
Mac OS X Server or Macintosh Manager, download the
Mac OS X Server Migration Guide
from the Mac OS X Server Web site at
www.apple.com/macosx/server
Note:
Chapter 3 of the guide, “Migrating AppleShare IP,” does not apply for Xserve
installations.
Migrating From Mac OS X Server 10.0 or 10.1
If you are replacing a server running Mac OS X Server 10.0 or 10.1 with an Xserve system, you
can use the Users & Groups module in Server Admin to export and import user and group data.
To export user and group data:
Open Server Admin and log in to the server that stores user and group information.
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2
Click Users & Groups and choose Show Users & Groups.
Select the user and group names that you want to export and click Export to save this
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information to a file.
After you’ve set up your new server, you can import the file you saved. To import the file:
1
Open Server Admin and log in to the server where you want the user and group information
to be stored.
2
Click Users & Groups and choose Import.
Specify the location of the file with the import information and click Choose. If you already
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have some user and group data on your new server, choose how you want to handle
duplicate names.
Migrating From AppleShare IP 6.3.x
If you are replacing an AppleShare IP 6.3.x server with an Xserve system, you can use the
Users & Groups module in the Server Admin application to export the user and group data.
To export user and group data:
1
Open Server Admin and go to the Users & Groups module.
Choose Show Users & Groups from the menu.
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3 Select the user and group names that you want to export and choose Export Selected Items
from the menu to save this information to a file.
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After you set up your new server, you can import the file you saved. To import the file:
1 Open Server Admin and log in to the server where you want the user and group information
to be stored.
2 Click Users & Groups and choose Import.
3 Specify the location of the file with the import information and click Choose. If you already
have some user and group data on your new server, choose how you want to handle
duplicate names.
Installing Administration Software
The Admin Tools CD that came with your server has all the software you need to set up and
administer the services installed on your server at the factory. This same administration
software is also preinstalled on your server, should you decide to set up services locally.
Your admin computer can be a desktop or portable model with Mac OS X v10.1 or later
installed. The chart on page 64 of this guide describes the software included on the CD.
To install the administration software package:
1 Insert the Admin Tools CD in your admin computer and locate the Admin Install package.
The administration software is located here:
English/Admin Install/
2 Read the Admin Install PDF document for important information about the software and
any updates.
3 Double-click the Admin_Install.mpkg icon and follow the onscreen instructions provided by
the installer until you see Select a Destination.
4 Select a destination volume and click Continue.
5 Click Customize to choose the applications you want to install.
A basic installation includes both Mac OS X Server Admin and Mac OS X Server Admin Help.
6 Finish the installation, following the onscreen instructions.
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Deciding On a Setup Option
You can set up your server in two ways:
m Connect to the server remotely from an admin computer and install software, set up
preferences, and configure services using Server Assistant and command-line tools.
m Connect a keyboard and monitor to the server, then install software, set up preferences,
and configure services locally on the server using Server Assistant.
Note: You can partition disks on the server remotely or locally. If you partition disks, you’ll
need to reinstall system software on the server.
Remote Setup
Setting up the server remotely involves using Server Assistant to specify basic preferences,
network settings, and service configuration. Then you’ll use command-line tools and SSH to
install additional software and make any other system and network settings that you want.
Important To set up your server or install software remotely, connect your server to the
network through the built-in Ethernet port.
If you plan to partition disks, you need to use some standard UNIX command-line tools.
Some information about these tools is included in this guide, but you should already be
familiar with these tools to use them effectively. If you partition disks, you’ll need to reinstall
the Mac OS X Server software before continuing.
Chapter 4, “Using Command-Line Tools,” describes SSH and some standard UNIX commandline tools. If you’re not familiar with them, read that chapter before you start. Then read the
chapters that follow for detailed instructions on using each command-line tool to install
software and make system and network settings.
Local Setup
To set up the server locally, you need to attach an external monitor and keyboard to your
server and perform the initial setup tasks on the server itself. Once your setup is complete,
you can disconnect the monitor and keyboard and restart the server. Then you can use the
remote administration and monitoring tools to make further adjustments and monitor the
server’s performance. You can also leave the monitor and keyboard connected and
administer the server locally.
With a local setup, you can also start the server from the hard disk, then use Disk Utility to
partition the server’s hard disks and set up a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)
scheme. If you do either of these tasks, you’ll need to reinstall the Mac OS X Server software
on the server before continuing.
Important For instructions on connecting an external monitor and keyboard, see the
Xserve User’s Guide.
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3 Software Setup Instructions
This chapter gives instructions for performing a basic remote setup and a basic local setup. If
you plan to partition your server’s hard disks, you can refer to the flowcharts at the end of
each section to show you the order of the tasks you need to perform. You’ll find more detail
for some of the advanced setup tasks in the chapters that follow.
Note: If you plan to set up a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system, you
need to use Disk Utility while the server is started up from the hard drive, not from a CD.
Two local setup options are:
m Install Mac OS X Server first on a hard disk in your Xserve and then use Disk Utility locally
on the server to set up a RAID system on the remaining hard disks.
m Start up your server from an external FireWire hard disk with Mac OS X installed and use
Disk Utility to set up a RAID system on the hard disks installed in your server.
After performing a remote or local setup, turn to “Additional Setup Tasks” on page 26 and
follow the steps there.
Basic Remote Setup Instructions
These steps describe the installation and setup process for a basic remote setup. The flowchart
on page 22 illustrates the task flow for both a basic remote setup and an advanced setup
including partitioning drives. Refer to the flowchart during your setup, to keep you on track.
Step 1: Start the server
Press the power button on the server to start up from the hard disk with factory-installed
Mac OS X Server software.
To start up from the Mac OS X Server CD:
1 Press and hold the system identifier button while you press the power button.
2 Continue to hold the system identifier button until the system identifier light flashes and
the CD tray opens.
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3 Release the system identifier button and insert the Mac OS X Server CD in the tray.
4 Close the tray. The server starts up from the CD.
Step 2: Run Server Assistant
Start Server Assistant on your admin computer and choose whether you want to install
software or create an administrator account and configure services. For a basic remote setup,
you’ll choose “Set up a server.” Then locate the server you want to set up in the list.
Important Server Assistant only displays servers located on the local subnet.
When prompted, enter the first eight characters of the hardware serial number of the server
you’re setting up in the password box. The serial number is on the worksheet you filled out.
Server Assistant guides you through the rest of the setup.
You’ll use Server Assistant to
m enter the software serial number
m set up an administrator account
m enable encryption for Windows clients
m choose how the server will use NetInfo
m set up network configuration
m configure Ethernet ports
You can also configure these services to start automatically whenever you restart the server:
m Web service
m Print service
m Apple file service
m Macintosh Manager
m NetBoot
m QuickTime Streaming Server
If you’re not sure which options to choose during the setup, Server Assistant provides some
information—just click the question mark. You’ll find more help in the Mac OS X Server
Administrator’s Guide.
When you’re done, Server Assistant restarts the server for you.
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Step 3: Configure services
To finish configuring Mac OS X Server services, use the Server Admin application. If you
haven’t already installed the admin software on your admin computer, read “Installing
Administration Software” on page 17.
For information about Server Admin, read “Server Admin” on page 65. When you’re finished
configuring services, you can perform any of the tasks that follow, depending on your needs.
Step 4: Set server network and system preferences
You used Server Assistant to configure some of your network and system preferences. To set
additional network and system preferences remotely for the server, you can use Secure Shell
(SSH) and the command-line tools provided in this version of Mac OS X Server. See
Chapter 5, “Network Setup Tool,” and Chapter 6, “System Setup Tool.”
If you’re new to command-line tools, read Chapter 4, “Using Command-Line Tools,” for
detailed instructions.
Step 5: Install additional software
To install software on the server from a remote computer, you use Server Assistant (to
reinstall system software), or SSH and command-line tools to install other packages.
To install software from a CD using these methods, you must have physical access to the
server so you can insert the application CD in the server’s optical drive.
You can run Software Update Tool (using SSH) to check for and install newer versions of the
software on your server. Software updates are available through an Internet connection. You
can do these updates without having physical access to the server.
Instructions for using the Installer Tool and Software Update Tool are in Chapter 7, “Using
Software Installation Tools and Applications.”
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Remote Setup Flowchart
If you need to partition disks, use the Advanced Remote Setup flowchart. Otherwise, use the
Basic Remote Setup.
Basic Remote Setup Advanced Remote Setup
Start up the server
from the hard disk with
the factory-installed
server software.
Run Server Assistant
on the admin computer
to locate and set up
the remote server.
Run Server Admin on
the admin computer
to configure services
on the remote server.
Optional: Use admin
applications and command-
line tools on the admin
computer to configure
services, set preferences,
and install software
on the remote server.
Insert the Install CD in a
server with factory-installed
server software, and start
up the server from the CD.
Use command-line tools on
the admin computer to do
tasks on the remote server,
such as partition disks.
Run Server Assistant on the
admin computer to locate
the modified remote server
and reinstall server software
on the selected partition.
Start up the server from
the hard disk with newly
installed server software.
Basic Local Setup Instructions
These steps describe a basic local setup. The flowchart on page 25 illustrates the task flow for
both a basic local setup and an advanced setup that includes partitioning drives. Refer to the
flowchart during your setup, to keep you on track.
Step 1: Connect monitor and keyboard
Follow the instructions in the Xserve User’s Guide to connect a monitor and keyboard to
the server.
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Step 2: Start the server
To start up from the hard disk with factory-installed Mac OS X Server software, press the
power button on the server.
To start up from the Mac OS X Server CD:
1 Press and hold the system identifier button while you press the power button.
2 Continue to hold the system identifier button until the system identifier light flashes and
the CD tray opens.
3 Release the system identifier button and insert the Mac OS X Server CD in the tray.
4 Close the tray. The server starts up from the CD.
Step 3: Run Server Assistant
When prompted, enter the hardware serial number of the server you’re setting up in the
password box. The serial number is on the worksheet you filled out. Server Assistant guides
you through the rest of the setup.
Use Server Assistant to
m select a keyboard language
m enter the software serial number
m set up an administrator account
m enable encryption for Windows clients
m choose how the server will use NetInfo
m set up network configuration
m configure Ethernet ports
You can also configure these services to start automatically whenever you restart the server:
m Web service
m Print service
m Apple file service
m Macintosh Manager
m NetBoot
m QuickTime Streaming Server
If you’re not sure which options to choose during the setup, Server Assistant provides some
information—just click the question mark. You’ll find more help in the Mac OS X Server
Administrator’s Guide.
When you’re done, Server Assistant restarts the server for you.
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Step 4: Configure services
To finish configuring Mac OS X Server services, use the Server Admin application. If you
haven’t already installed the admin software on your admin computer, read “Installing
Administration Software” on page 17.
For information about Server Admin, read “Server Admin” on page 65. When you’re finished
configuring services, you can perform any of the steps that follow, depending on your needs.
Step 5: Set server network and system preferences
Since you’re working directly on the server, you can set some network and system
configurations using the local System Preferences. You can change these settings later using
SSH and the command-line tools described later in this guide.
Step 6: Install additional software
To install additional software packages on the server, insert the application disc in the
server’s optical drive, and follow the instructions in the software installer.
You can also run Software Update (located in /System Preferences/Software Update) to check
for and install newer versions of the software on your server.
You can also install software on the server remotely. See Chapter 7, “Using Software
Installation Tools and Applications.”
Step 7: Perform any additional tasks
While you’re still connected to the server, you may want to perform any of the additional
setup tasks mentioned in “Additional Setup Tasks” on page 26.
Step 8: Disconnect the keyboard and monitor
When you’ve finished all the installation and configuration you planned, you can disconnect
the monitor and keyboard if you plan to administer the server remotely. You may also leave
the monitor and keyboard attached.
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Local Setup Flowchart
If you need to partition disks or set up RAID, use the Advanced Local Setup flowchart.
Basic Local Setup Advanced Local Setup
Follow instructions in the
User's Guide to connect
a keyboard and monitor.
Start up the server from
the hard disk with factory-
installed server software.
Run Server Assistant
on the server to set
up the server.
Run Server Admin to
configure services
on the server.
Install and configure
any other software
you want to use.
Follow instructions in
the User's Guide to
connect a keyboard
and monitor.
Insert the Install CD in the
server and start up the
server from the CD.
Run Disk Utility (in the
File menu of the installer)
to partition disks.
Quit Disk Utility and install
the server software on
your partition or volume.
Restart the server from
the hard disk and use
Server Assistant to set
up the server.
Disconnect the
monitor and keyboard.
Use admin applications and
command-line tools on the
admin computer to configure
services, set preferences,
and install software on
the remote server.
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Additional Setup Tasks
After your initial setup of software, you may need to perform some other tasks.
Set NetInfo Hierarchies and Search Policies
NetInfo is the built-in directory service for Mac OS X. User information needed by directory
services is stored on Mac OS X Servers in NetInfo databases known as domains. You use
Remote Directory Setup on your admin computer to specify whether your server uses the
NetInfo or LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory for User and Group
accounts.
Use Remote NetInfo Domain Setup to create NetInfo hierarchies and set the search policy for
your server.
Note: If you are setting up your server locally, use the local versions of these applications:
Directory Setup and NetInfo Domain Setup.
For information about setting up NetInfo domains and using LDAP, read Chapter 2 in the
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide. The documents Understanding and Using NetInfo
and Integrating Mac OS X With Active Directory have more information about these topics,
and are available for downloading at www.apple.com/macosx/server/
Configure Services
Use the administration software you’ve installed to set up User and Group accounts and
configure services such as WebObjects, NetBoot, Macintosh Manager, and QuickTime
Streaming Server.
Read Chapter 8, “Administration Software,” for information about these applications. They
are also described in detail in the Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide.
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