Mac OS X Server 10.3: About Server Admin Tools

  • Last Modified: September 10, 2008
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Summary

The Server Administration Software package installs a group of applications that you can use to remotely administer your Mac OS X Server.

Products Affected

Mac OS X Server 10.3

About Server Administration Software package
This installation package allows you to install the following applications on a computer other than the server, for purpose of administering the server remotely. These tools require Mac OS X 10.3 or later.

Documentation is available from the Mac OS X Server Documentation page, or the Mac OS X Server installation discs. You may also use the Help menu in the administration programs.

Server Admin
This application is for configuring service settings, monitoring server activity, viewing log information, and checking the state of each service

Workgroup Manager
For managing share points, users, groups, computer lists, and Mac OS X managed client environments.

Server Monitor
For monitoring the hardware status of Xserve servers

Network Image Utility
For creating, modifying, and managing NetBoot and Network Install disk images

Server Assistant
For remote installations and initial configuration of Mac OS X Server.

QuickTime Broadcaster
To use in conjunction with QuickTime Streaming Server, to broadcast live audio and video streams.

QTSS Publisher
The QTSSPublisher.pkg contains the QTSS Publisher application for installation on client computers. QTSS Publisher can be used to upload media to Mac OS X Server, prepare media for streaming, and to setup and manage video and audio playlists for publishing with QuickTime Streaming Server.

Macintosh Manager
The Macintosh Manager folder contains installation software and documentation for use with Macintosh Manager. Macintosh Manager is Apple's desktop management solution for for managing workgroups, preferences, and user environments on Mac OS 9.

Utilities
The Utilities folder contains copies of the PackageMaker and Property List Editor applications for use in creating installation packages and editing XML configuration (.plist) files.

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