Specifications

4 Contents
Chapter 2 31 Connecting to Remote Computers
31 Understanding SSH
31 How SSH Works
32 Generating Key Pairs for Key-Based SSH Connections
33 Updating SSH Key Fingerprints
34 An SSH Man-in-the-Middle Attack
35 Controlling Access to SSH Service
35 Connecting to a Remote Computer
35 Using SSH
36 Using Telnet
37 Remotely Controlling the Xserve Front Panel
Chapter 3 39 Installing Server Software and Finishing Basic Setup
39 Installing Server Software
41 Locating Computers for Installation
41 Specifying the Target Computer Volume
42 Preparing the Target Volume for a Clean Installation
42 Restarting After Installation
42 Automating Server Setup
43 Creating a Configuration File
45 Working with an Encrypted Configuration File
45 Customizing a Configuration File
48 Storing a Configuration File in an Accessible Location
49 Configuring the Server Remotely from the Command Line
49 Changing Server Settings
49 Using the serversetup Tool
50 Using the serveradmin Tool
51 General and Network Preferences
51 Viewing, Validating, and Setting the Software Serial Number
52 Updating Server Software
53 Moving a Server
Chapter 4 55 Restarting or Shutting Down a Computer
55 Restarting a Computer
55 Automatic Restart
56 Changing a Remote Computer’s Startup Disk
56 Shutting Down a Computer
56 Shutting Down While Leaving the Computer on and Powered
57 Manipulating Open Firmware NVRAM Variables
57 Monitoring and Restarting Critical Services
Chapter 5 59 Setting General System Preferences
59 Viewing or Changing the Computer Name