Biographie de l'auteur
John Rizzo (San Francisco, CA) is a computer industry writer and author, veteran editor, columnist, and blogger focusing on Macintosh and cross–platform topics since 1987. Since 1997, he has published MacWindows.com, the web′s largest news and information source for Mac and Windows integration issues. John is a frequent speaker and panelist at MacWorld and other trade shows and has taught many Mac classes for Apple. John is on the Board of Trustees for San Francisco Community College where he chairs the technology committee.
Présentation de l'éditeur
The perfect companion guide for Mac users and Windows administrators interested in running a Mac network with Snow Leopard Server The power of Mac OS X Snow Leopard allows for a smooth integration into a Windows network, and this reference shows readers how to set up and configure Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server Covers setting up iCal Server, Podcast Producer 2, Wiki Server, Spotlight Server, iChat Server, file sharing, and mail services Demonstrates how to administer, secure, and troubleshoot the network using Apple′s straightforward tools Windows administrators will appreciate the clear explanation on how to easily incorporate a Mac subnet into the Windows Active Directory domain using Apple Open Director
John Rizzo (San Francisco, CA) is a computer industry writer and author, editor, columnist, and blogger focusing on Macintosh and cross–platform topics since 1987. He blogs on www.MacWindows.com, a Web site he created in 1997, which garners 250,000 visits per month. He is a frequent speaker and panelist at MacWorld and other trade shows and has taught many Mac classes for Apple.
Quatrième de couverture
Making Everything Easier!
Mac OS® X Snow Leopard Server for Dummies
Learn to:
Set up and configure a Mac network with Snow Leopard Server
Administer, secure, and troubleshoot the network
Incorporate a Mac subnet into a Windows Active Directory® domain
Take advantage of Unix® power and security
John Rizzo
Want to set up and administer a network even if you don′t have an IT department? Read on!
Like everything Mac, Snow Leopard Server was designed to be easy to set up and use. Still, there are so many options and features that this book will save you heaps of time and effort. It walks you through installation, set–up on a virtual machine, directory services, managing clients, security, and everything necessary to keep your users happy.
Choose your hardware get all the details on the best hardware for your specific needs
It does Windows too manage Active Directory and Open Directory for a network with both Windows® and Mac® clients
Maintain control create and maintain your User Directory and authenticate clients
Files, printers, and stuff set up user categories and permissions, handle file sharing protocols, and configure client machines
Let′s get together help users collaborate with shared contacts and calendars, Podcast Producer, and iChat® instant messaging
The Web world configure Web services, set up Wiki Server, and enable blogging
Out of the office create mobile accounts for notebook users and configure VPN access
Safety first manage security with firewalls, encryption, and proxies
Open the book and find:
Various options for installation
The pros and cons of Dual Boot
How to set up and run an e–mail server
Tips on getting Macs and Windows to share files
How group accounts can simplify management
The advantages of different permission types
How to manage Podcast Producer
Special stuff in Snow Leopard Server
