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Technology Overview
Xserve
Mac OS X Server
Version 10.4.8
Xserve ships with Mac OS X Server version 10.4.8, the fifth major release of Apple’s
award-winning server operating system. Now Intel optimized, 64-bit, and with all
services running 100 percent natively on Intel processors, Mac OS X Server provides
open source, standards-based workgroup and Internet services without the complex-
ity inherent in Linux and other UNIX-based solutions. An unlimited-client license
means there are no additional per-seat fees for connecting more users. Hardware and
software work together—all with a uniquely Apple ease of use—to deliver powerful,
scalable solutions for supporting Mac, Windows, and Linux workgroups; for deploying
powerful Internet services; and for hosting enterprise applications.
64-Bit Computing
Leveraging the 64-bit-enabled hardware on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor, Mac
OS X Server brings the full power of 64-bit computing and optimized file services to
mainstream servers. The 64-bit addressing, combined with 32GB of RAM support in
Xserve, enables 64-bit applications to access massive amounts of memory. At the same
time, 64-bit optimized math libraries provide high-performance, extremely accurate
mathematical calculations.
Built-in Network Services
Mac OS X Server includes a complete suite of robust solutions for file and print,
Internet and web, networking, workgroup management, and directory services. Apple
has integrated and tested the latest open source technologies—such as OpenLDAP,
Postfix, Apache, and JBoss—making them easy to deploy right out of the box.
Built on open standards, Mac OS X Server is compatible with existing network and
computing infrastructures. Samba 3, the latest version of the popular open source
SMB/CIFS server, provides reliable file and printer sharing for Windows clients, as
well as support for NT Domain services. The built-in directory services architecture
is based on LDAPv3, allowing Mac OS X Server systems to host LDAP directory services
or integrate with any network that uses LDAP directory services. In addition, Mac
OS X Server includes compatibility with legacy directory service solutions such as
NIS, as well as proprietary solutions such as Active Directory. What’s more, the open
source UNIX-based foundation makes it easy to port and deploy existing tools to
Mac OS X Server.
Mac OS X Server v10.4.8 key features
• Intel Xeon–optimized kernel, services, and
numerical libraries
• 64-bit MySQL
• Automatic Setup for configuring multiple
servers
• ACLs for greater file sharing flexibility in
mixed-platform environments
• Journaled HFS for enhanced server availability
and fault resilience
• Server Admin application for easy setup and
monitoring of services
• Open Directory for delivering enterprise
directory and authentication services
• Single sign-on using Kerberos
• Samba 3 for supporting Windows users
• Postfix mail server for Mac and Windows users
• VPN server for Mac and Windows users
• Apple Remote Desktop agent with VNC
support enabled on installer DVD
• JBoss application server for running
J2EE-based applications
• 64-bit addressing that benefits application
support
• Xgrid distributed computing architecture
• Xcode 2.4 development tools
Exclusive No-CAL model
With Mac OS X Server, customers never pay
anything additional for client access licenses
(CALs). In addition, other services, such as
email and streaming media, do not require
client licenses.