| This book is based on the same criteria used for Apple’s official training course, Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6, an in-depth exploration of Mac OS X Server v10.6. This book serves as a self-paced tour of the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X Server and the best methods for effectively supporting users of Mac OS X Server systems.
The primary goal of this book is to prepare technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators for the tasks demanded of them by Mac OS X Server; you will learn how to install and configure Mac OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, authentication, and collaboration services. To become truly proficient, you need to learn the theory behind the tools you will use. For example, not only will you learn how to use Workgroup Manager—the tool for managing preferences for users, groups, and computer accounts and lists—but you will also learn about the ideas behind preference management, how to think about policies and control of resources, and how to set up preference and policy management to support your environment. |
