xtar from Helios
Backing up and restore can be a problem but I have recently found that xtar (free from Helios) is a wonderful solution to this problem.
Year: 2004
My Favorite OSX UNIX Tools
I've learned almost everything I know about UNIX on my own, and even when I've been shown how to do something from the command line, troubleshooting often puts me on the path of self-instructed discovery.
Installing Much Needed Developer Tools Remotely
MacTroll has been very good about posting helpful tutorials for the installation of various unix-type tools and plugins for OSX Server. However, many of you might find (as I have) that attempted unix installs sometimes just don't work (usually with a returned error like "no c-compiler found" or the like).
Java Based LDAP Browser
Need to take a peek into your LDAP schema structure and hunt down some OUs? Take a look at LDAP Browser.
Creating Domain Admins on an OS X Server PDC
Use the "net" command to create Admin users on your windows machines.
A True Tale of an Xserve install
Notes of the install process for the new AFP548 Xserve A discussion of some best practices for installing servers. Specifically those bound for co-locations facilities, but good ideas for any install.
Open Directory Backup Script
A script to back up your OD ServerThis will dump your LDAP, Password Server and Kerberos KDC databases to a backup folder. Get it in the downloads section here.
Disk Imaging for Mac OS X Made Easy
They slice! They Dice! Disk images have become an invaluable tool for Mac admins everywhere. Read on to find out more. (Minor updates for item removal. 4/15/2005)
Entourage 2004 – Networked Home Folders
Getting Entourage 2004 to launch a second time after installation.
LDAP Contact Database Utility
Great application to help you manage LDAP address books.Don't get your hands dirty with LDIF files, use this app to migrate your contacts from Address Book.app to your LDAP database. Get Address Book 4 LDAP here.