Apple Servers

Xserve plus Mac OS X Server provide services to Mac OS X clients that no other server platform can. Workgroups of any size can benefit from the management, system imaging, security capabilities, and collaboration features that integrate seamlessly with the desktop user experience.

Advanced management

Mac OS X Server includes Workgroup Manager, a suite of powerful tools for directory-based management of users, computers, and groups. Easy-to-use desktop management administration tools let you manage Mac systems from anywhere on the network. You can create standardized desktop configurations; set system preferences; establish password policies; automount home directories and group folders; and control access to hardware, software, and network resources.

Efficient support

With Xserve you can streamline the support of Macintosh clients and reduce system administration costs through the use of system imaging tools. You can use NetBoot to host a standard operating system and application configuration on all of the desktop systems. For security-conscious organizations, NetBoot permits Mac computers to boot "disklessly" - without needing to read from or write to the computer's local drive. Also, NetInstall is an ideal solution for installing software on the Mac OS X desktop and portable systems on your network.

The Software Update Server gives you extended flexibility in managing software updates. This streamlined process allows you to cache Apple software updates locally and lets you decide how and when users should view and download the software - reducing bandwidth consumption and saving the costs of multiple downloads.

Protect your data

Members of your workgroup can access their own personalized desktop, application, and files from any computer on the network - thanks to network-based home directories. Powerful file and print services, with features like quotas and access control lists, provide fine-grained management while delivering outstanding network performance. Providing centralized storage enables them to back up their work to a single location and allows mobile users to synchronize versions of home directory folders locally and on the network. It's a fast, easy, and reliable way to protect your data.