UNIX woes

Folks,
I’ve been working with Macs for a long time and I’ve always managed to figure out how to get something done. Unfortunately, I’m running into multiple problems setting up my first OS X Server. Mainly, I’m not versed in UNIX, and I am not a full-time system administrator. I was hoping that the admin features in OS X Server had come along enough to allow someone who doesn’t do this for a living to configure a pretty basic set up. I host about 20 domain names, all for family, and I would like to supply the family with reliable email, web, and ftp services.

I like the blog software that comes with the server. I’m hoping that will catch on with the rest of the family.

I’m also excited by the ClamAV, but each message I get from Clam tells me that software is out of date! I try to find docs on how to update, but the UNIX stuff is driving my crazy! It seems that there is a certain assumption that everyone using the software has a basic understanding of UNIX, (heck this goes for all the packages in the server for that matter) which I don’t have.

I was able to to this with the last server I used, unfortunately, that software got old and security holes discovered so that I had to upgrade. I would be overjoyed to find a reference for what I need to know in the UNIX world, but so far, no joy.

I know this is looking like a rant, but I’m very frustrated at my inability to find answers. Please help!

Jim Ludwig