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Chapter 1 Mac OS X Server in Action 17
Back-office servers and services address business-wide needs:
 Open Directory lets you manage directory data centrally, but distribute it
geographically using replication.
 Collaboration services help employees interact with each other while protecting the
content they exchange. For example, the iChat server provides employees with
instant messaging that’s secure and encrypted.
 Software update service lets you control which updated Apple software to make
available to particular employees.
 Other enterprise-level services might include DNS, Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Network (VPN), mail, web, and streaming.
 The popular open-source Apache HTTP web server is built into Mac OS X Server.
 Mac OS X Server integrates well with existing corporate services, from directory
systems such as Active Directory to Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
implementations.
Workgroup servers support the unique requirements of individual departments.
 Departmental servers frequently host replicated Open Directory information, file and
print services that reflect the workgroup’s needs, and system imaging services.
System imaging lets you automate the setup of Mac OS X computers by using
installation and boot images that reside on the server.
 For departments that use Windows computers, you can provide VPN support and file
and printer sharing, Active Directory authentication integration, and Open Directory
support for managing computer and group preferences. You can also use a Windows
NT Server and Windows NT File Server for Windows home directories.