Mac OS X Server 10.3 and Xserve: Setting up remote control for a server without a video card

  • Last Modified: June 10, 2004
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Xserve G5 comes without a video card, so you may be considering remote control options. One easy way to remotely control the server is with Apple Remote Desktop administration software (sold separately).

Products Affected

Mac OS X Server 10.3, Xserve

To make setup a snap, the ARD client software is preinstalled with Mac OS X Server 10.3 and later. All you need to do is remotely enable it using the command line, then start using ARD admin.

Tip: If you have any version of Mac OS X Server 10.3.3 or later, or a version of 10.3.2 that came bundled with a server, then Server Setup includes a new checkbox to enable the ARD client in the Services section, shown here:





Server Setup can be run remotely. See page 65 of the Getting Started Guide for Mac OS X Server 10.3.
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