User`s guide

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Identifying the Servers You’ll Need to Set Up
Conduct a server inventory:
 How many servers do you currently have?
 How are they used?
 How can you streamline the use of servers you want to keep?
 Are there any existing servers that need to be retired? Which ones can Mac OS X
Server replace?
 Which non-Apple servers will Mac OS X Server need to be integrated with? Why?
 Do you have any Mac OS X Server computers that need to be upgraded to
version 10.4?
 How many new Mac OS X Server computers will you need to set up?
Determining Services to Host on Each Server
Identify which services you want to host on each Mac OS X Server and non-Apple
server you decide to use.
How you distribute services among servers requires an understanding of both users
and services. Here are a few examples of how service options and hardware and
software requirements can influence what you put on individual servers:
 Directory services implementations can range from using directories and Kerberos
authentication hosted by non-Apple servers to setting up Open Directory directories
on servers distributed throughout the world. Directory services require thoughtful
analysis and planning. The Open Directory administration guide can help you
understand the options and opportunities.