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Snow Leopard Server (Developer Reference)
By Daniel Eran Dilger
* Publisher: Wiley
* Number Of Pages: 976
* Publication Date: 2009-11-02
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470521317
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470521311
Product Description
In–depth guide to all aspects of handling Apple?s newest big cat
Whether you manage a large enterprise server or your own Macs at home or in a small office, this book has what you need to understand Apple?s new Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server inside and out. Crammed with information, this detailed guide presents best practices and insights that have been field–tested by author Daniel Dilger, a professional administrator and Apple developer. You?ll soon learn to deploy, administer, and update Apple?s powerful new cat.
* Get to know Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server, Apple?s scalable, 64–bit UNIX–based operating system, and the most powerful Mac OS X version yet
* Explains all aspects, both hardware and software
* Shows how to host Web 2.0 applications, crunch tons of data, or centralize the day–to–day activities of a software development team
* Covers installation and configuration, account authentication and authorization, using open directory, using print and file services, managing accounts and deployment, and using Apple Remote Desktop, Enterprise solutions, and command line control
* Explores open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and more
Keep Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server purring with this practical guide.
From the Back Cover
Snow Leopard Server
Developer Reference
Daniel Eran Dilger
Every Snow Leopard Server
administrator needs this book
What better way to learn Mac technology than from an Apple veteran? Whether you manage a large enterprise server or a small network of Macs, this book is your complete guide to configuring, deploying, and managing Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. Written by a professional server administrator, this book starts at the kernel level, takes you through advanced server apps, and covers everything in between—software, hardware, security, migration, and more. You?ll learn best practices and field–tested techniques that will make your life easier.
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Map your Mac OS® X Snow Leopard Server deployment
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Understand the Mac OS X kernel, the role of Unix®, and legacy technology
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Integrate Mac OS X with Active Directory® and host Windows clients
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Plan standard, workgroup, and advanced configurations
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Supply DHCP, DNS, Xgrid, file sharing, mail, and other network services
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Set up secure access for remote users with the new Mobile Access Server
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Configure iChat®, iCal®, Podcast Producer, blogs, webmail, Address Book, and other servers
Access the latest information on Apple development
Visit www.wileydevreference.com for the latest on tools and techniques for Apple development, as well as Snow Leopard Server Configuration files.
Summary: Best Mac OS X Server Book
Rating: 5
I've poured through several Mac OS X Server books over the years and this one is the best. Daniel Eran Dilger is an excellent writer. He takes the time to be thorough and explain in coherent detail. IMHO this quality of coherence a first for this sort of book. Example: Find a Mac OS X Server book that gives any justice to WebDAV. There aren't any, except this book. Read the information provided and you'll not only know what you're doing, you'll understand why you're doing it.
The book is full of screenshots and easy to follow procedures. It is hefty at about 950 pages. That's what it takes to adequately cover the subject. The previous 'best' book for Mac OS X Server was 'Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration' by Bartosh and Faas. 'Snow Leopard Server (Developer Reference)' is bigger, better and printed on superior paper.
If you'd like to get an idea of Daniel Eran Dilger's writing style and quality, check out his work at RoughlyDrafted Magazine:
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My only major complaint about this book is the bad choice of fonts. Wiley Publishing follow the current trend of using sans-serif fonts for everything. Even Amazon follows the fad. But sorry, bad idea. Long reading passages require serif fonts for ease of reading. It shall ever be thus. Sans-serif fonts look great and read lousy. Why professionals like Wiley go for appearance over readability is beyond comprehension. Check out books by Peachpit Press for comparison.
Meanwhile, one of Wiley's good ideas is their 99? Developer Reference app, available at the iTunes Store. With it you can purchase an electronic copy of 'Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard (Developer Reference)' at $20 for when you don't want to lug around the tree version. It has some very nice usability features.
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