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Before You Begin
Your server comes with Mac OS X Server and the administration applications already
installed. But before you get started, you’ll need to do some planning and preparation to
make the most of your server. Read through this chapter before you start any tasks. You can
do the tasks in any order.
Read Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide
If you’re setting up Mac OS X Server for the first time, look at the first few chapters of the
Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide before you continue with this chapter. These
chapters help you determine how to configure your server for your network.
Filling Out the Mac OS X Server Information Worksheet
At the back of this guide, you’ll find a worksheet to help you plan your server setup. You
must know the information on this worksheet to configure your server’s Ethernet ports and
network information when you run Server Assistant. When you’re done with your setup, file
the worksheet in a secure place for future reference.
Your server comes with a sheet of serial number (license key) stickers for Mac OS X Server
and WebObjects. Affix them to the appropriate section of the worksheet and keep any
unused stickers in a safe place. The hardware serial number is located on the back of the
server and inside the server above the hard drives. Write this number on the worksheet—you
must enter the first eight characters of this serial number when you run Server Assistant.
If you have trouble filling out any of the information, you can find answers to many of your
questions in the Mac OS X Server Administrator’s Guide. Your network administrator or
Internet Service Provider may also be able to help.
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