Description:

From the command line to Apple's graphical tools, this book uses a thorough, fundamental approach that leads readers to mastery of every aspect of the server. Full of much-needed insight, clear explanations, troubleshooting tips, and security information in every chapter, the book shows system administrators how to utilize the software's capabilities and features for their individual needs. Some of the topics covered in detail include:

• Installation
  
• Deployment
  
• Server management
  
• Directory services
  
• Web application services
  
• System interaction
  
• Data gathering
  
• Stress planning

This comprehensive guide also takes the time to carefully highlight and analyze the differences between Mac OS X and the other server platforms.

Whether you're a seasoned Unix or Windows administrator or a long-time Mac professional, Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration provides you with the depth you're seeking to maximize the potential of your Mac OS X Panther Server.

 

 

Table of Contents:

Preface

Part I. Server Installation and Management

1. Designing Your Server Environment

     Planning

2. Installing and Configuring Mac OS X Server

     Mac OS X Server Installation Architecture

     Graphical Installation and Configuration

     Command-Line Installation and Configuration

     Automatic Server Configuration

     Other Installation and Configuration Options

3. Server Management Tools

     Graphical Tools

     Command-Line Tools

     Server Management Daemons

4. System Administration

     Philosophies

     System Management

5. Troubleshooting

     Strategies

     Tools

Part II. Directory Services

6. Open Directory Server

     Managing Open Directory Server

     Accessing an Open Directory Domain

7. Identification and Authorization in Open Directory Server

     LDAP: A Communication Protocol

     LDAP Basics

     OpenLDAP

     LDAP Data and Open Directory Server

8. Authentication in Open Directory Server

     PasswordService (SASL)

     Kerberos: MIT KDC

     Putting It All Together

9. Replication in Open Directory Server

     Creating an Open Directory Replica

     The Replication Process

     Client-Side Replica Discovery

     Replication Best Practices

Part III. IP Services

10. xinetd

     Configuration

     Architecture

11. DNS

     Graphical Interface

     Configuration Storage

     Troubleshooting

     Advanced Configuration

12. DHCP

     Graphical Configuration

     Advanced Configuration

     ISC's dhcpd

13. NAT

     Managing NAT

     Architecture

     Advanced Configuration

Part IV. File Services&l