User`s guide

Chapter 2 Before You Begin 45
Defining an Integration Strategy
Integrating Mac OS X Server into a heterogeneous environment has two aspects:
 Configuring Mac OS X Server to take advantage of existing services
 Configuring non-Apple computers to use Mac OS X Server
The first aspect primarily involves directory services integration. Identify which
Mac OS X Server computers will use existing directories (such as Active Directory,
LDAPv3, and NIS directories) and existing authentication setups (such as Kerberos). See
the Open Directory administration guide for options and instructions. Integration may
be as easy as enabling a Directory Access option, or it may involve adjusting existing
services and Mac OS X Server settings.
The second aspect is largely a matter of determining the support you want Mac OS X
Server to provide Windows computer users. The Windows services administration
guide tells you what’s available.
Defining Physical Infrastructure Requirements
Determine whether you need to make any site or network topology adjustments
before installing and setting up servers.
 Who will administer the server, and what kind of server access will administrators
need? Classroom servers may need to be conveniently accessible for instructors,
while servers that host network-wide directory information should be secured with
restricted access in a district office building or centralized computer facility.
Because Mac OS X Server administration tools offer complete remote server
administration support, there are few times when an administrator should need
physical access to a server.