Single Sign On for AFP using AD
How to kerberize your OS X Server when using AD for authentication. I was going to write up my own, but Michael has done a great job of documenting all this and there's nothing I can add.
Category: Files and Storage
Learn How to Use Your Xserve RAID Card Before You Get It
Had an Xserve with the RAID card on order since before time began? As of 10.3.5 you can take a look at man megaraid or at Apple's RAID card docs and learn how to use it before it comes.
How to Build a RAID Mirror Without a Re-Format
Ever wished that you had setup your Mac OS X Server with a boot RAID before you installed everything? Afraid that making a RAID mirror now will require you to backup, format, and restore?
Errors Regarding Unavailable Home Directories
I was having some trouble with a large Open Directory installation recently - users were able to authenticate, but never saw their desktop - they got a "you are unable to log in at this time..." error instead, then were logged back out.
Use diskutil in 10.3 Single User Mode
Have you tried to run diskutil in single user mode only to be shot down by a 'lazy carbon values' error message? Read on to find out how to get diskutil to run in SUM on Mac OS X 10.3.x!
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.
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)