In the last two parts of our OS X Lion Server series, we took a detailed look at one of the more advanced aspects of the platform, in the shape of Lion’s Profile Manager. Today, we’re going back to basics with a look at one of the most vital aspects of a server platform – file and folder sharing. For those of you in all Mac households, you’ll quite rightly expect Lion Server file and folder sharing to work out of the box, and (barring any bugs) that’s pretty much what you’ll get. But with many WGS readers running or considering running mixed Mac and PC infrastructures, how well does OS X Lion Server play in that scenario? Let’s find out.
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Using OS X Lion as a Home Server (Part 9 – Profile Manager and iOS Devices)
If you read Part 8 of our series, then you’ll now be comfortable using the Profile Manager to remotely configure various user and device settings on your Mac clients. One of the great new features in OS X Lion Server, however, is the extension of the Profile Manager to support remote configuration of iOS devices as well – iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches. Obviously, there’s an increase of these devices (certainly the first two) in business, so it makes sense for Apple to include management support in their server platform, but it’s also a great addition for those thinking about Lion Server in the home.
Using OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 8 – Profile Manager and Apple Macs)
In this part of the series, we’re going to walk through Apple’s Profile Manager – a powerful configuration tool that allows remote configuration of a vast array of client features and settings. We’ll walk through how to register your Apple computers with Profile Manager and how those machines (and indeed, the user accounts running on them) can be configured to provide a personalised, tailored experience for your users. Need to rock some parental controls for the kids? On all of the Macs in the house? At once? Profile Manager is your friend.
Using OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 7 – Users and Groups Configuration)
It’s time to get our users set up on the server! OS X Lion Server allows configuration of both local and network accounts – local accounts are restricted to the server, whilst network accounts can be used on all Mac clients connected to the server as well as the server itself. As you’d expect, we’ll have centralised control of our family’s user accounts from the server itself, making administration a lot easier. Let’s take a look at what’s involved.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 6 – Storage and Network Configuration)
If you’ve been following our series of articles on using Apple’s all-new OS X Lion Server as a home server over the last couple of weeks, you’ll have been waiting eagerly for this part – yes, having looked closely at our hardware selection, features and the Lion Server App itself, it’s time to get the server configured.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 5 – The Server App)
Our detailed look at Apple’s OS X Lion Server continues with an overview of the Server app – what are the features you’ll need to configure on your Apple-flavoured home server?
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 4 – Installation)
Now that we’ve taken a look at a list of desired features, and hardware requirements for our new Apple-flavoured home server project, it’s time to get the software installed. The good news is that compared to other operating system installations you may have suffered in the past, transforming your Mac into an OS X Lion Server isn’t too difficult.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 3 – Features)
In the last part of the series, we took a look at the hardware options available to Mac owners thinking of using Apple OS X Lion Server as a home server. Before we jump into the pool, however, I want to take a little time to talk through some of the features we’ll be looking for in our OS X-based home server – figuring these out up front will allow us to objectively evaluate how well Lion Server meets the needs of the average home server user.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 2 – Choosing Your Hardware)
Before we dive into the Apple OS X Lion Server software, it’s worth pausing to consider your hardware setup – Mac hardware doesn’t come cheap, so you should carefully consider your options – both for the server hardware itself, and any additional storage you require.
Using Apple OS X Lion Server as a Home Server (Part 1)
With its latest release, Apple are positioning the all new OS X Lion Server as “The server for everyone”. That sounds like the kind of server we’re into here at We Got Served, so over the next few weeks we’ll be taking a detailed look at what Cupertino’s got to offer the home server community. King of the jungle or mere kitten? Let’s find out.
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