Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 846 pages
• Published by: O'Reilly Media, Inc. May 24, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0596006357
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0596006358
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.8 inches
• Weighs: 2.6 pounds

Product Description
From the command line to Apple's graphical tools, this book uses a thorough, fundamental approach that leads readers to extreme proficiency of every aspect of the server. Full of much-needed insight, clear explanations, troubleshooting tips, and security information in every chapter, the book shows system administrators how to utilize the software's capabilities and features for their individual needs. Some of the topics covered in detail include:

• Installation
• Deployment
• Server management
• Directory services
• Web application services
• System interaction
• Data gathering
• Stress planning

This comprehensive guide also takes the time to carefully highlight and analyze the differences between Mac OS X and the other server platforms. Whether you're a seasoned Unix or Windows administrator or a long-time Mac professional, Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration provides you with the depth you're seeking to maximize the potential of your Mac OS X Panther Server.

About The Author
Michael Bartosh is a consultant and trainer specializing in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server in the context of cross platform directory services and server infrastructures. A frequent speaker at technical conferences, Michael focuses on solutions that minimize impact on existing infrastructures. Originating from Texas, he resides in downtown Denver, CO with his wife, Amber.



Ryan was the Macintosh Hardware contributing editor for About.com from 1997 through 2001 and has worked as a freelance technology journalist in the years since (most recently providing Mac OS X Server features for InformIT). Since 2003, he has written a monthly column for Computerworld.com focusing on Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and cross-platform networking technologies. A complete list of his recently published material can be found online at http://ryanfaas.com.

In addition to a career as a freelance writer, Ryan has worked as an information technology professional in both K-12 and higher education and as a network administrator in the human services field. Ryan regularly accepts short term network consulting and training jobs throughout the northeast.

As a consultant, he has worked with a number of businesses, schools, and individuals to provide technology training, custom documentation services, infrastructure analysis and upgrades/installations. Typically, Ryan takes on projects in either all Mac or cross platform environments and specialized in developing cross-platform network strategies for clients. He has worked with small businesses and with major media companies, but mostly with institutions that provide education or design services.

In addition to being the coauthor of "Essential Mac OS X Panther Server Administration" (O'Reilly and Associates - May, 2005), Ryan was author of "Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and Repairing Macs" (Osborne/McGraw-Hill - November, 2000).

Reader Reviews
The word 'essential', to me, implies just the important elements. But this book goes far beyond that. In fact, it does an excellent job introducing technical topics in the larger world. For example, LDAP is given about five pages of explanation before we even get to how it's done on OS X. To me, that means this book is a comprehensive resource that will inform you about both the standards and their implementation in this environment. Obviating the need for a standards book. If you are doing Mac OS X Server work, you need this book. The documentation in the operating system and on-line is tragic.