User`s guide

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Chapter 1
In addition, the applications used to set up servers and directory information have been
enhanced to permit remote configuration of servers. Included in this version of Mac OS X
Server are updates to these applications:
m Setup Assistant (now called Server Assistant)
m Directory Setup
m NetInfo Domain Setup
m Print and DHCP/NetBoot modules for Server Admin
Command-Line Tools
New command-line tools included in this version of Mac OS X Server let you take advantage
of built-in support for Secure Shell (SSH) to remotely set up servers. You can use command-
line tools to perform these tasks remotely:
m install software
m run Software Update
m set system preferences
m set network preferences
SNMP Support
This version of Mac OS X Server supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a
network protocol for monitoring and managing multi-platform computer network devices.
Read Chapter 8, “Administration Software,” for information about SNMP.
Server Monitor
Your Xserve software also includes a new application called Server Monitor. Server Monitor
allows you to remotely check the status of Xserve hardware. Read about Server Monitor in
Chapter 8, “Administration Software.”
Server Enhancements
Mac OS X Server also includes these new features to support your Xserve:
m Network Stack and server software optimizations provide improved network performance.
m Apple RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) volume enhancements allow you to
stripe or mirror your startup disk.
m Headless booting with hot-plug support allows you to start up your Xserve without a
monitor connected and attach a monitor or KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch later
without turning off the server.
m Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) support allows connection to a USB UPS system.
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