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.

A script to back up your OD Server

This will dump your LDAP, Password Server and Kerberos KDC databases to a backup folder. Get it in the downloads section here.

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)

Getting Entourage 2004 to launch a second time after installation.

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.

A little clarification on what the new site is all about

Cue the music, grab another drink and let me bring out the soapbox. I’m nailing a manifesto on the wall.

Get the scripts from my WWDC 2004 Session

If you came to my Scripting for Admins session at the World Wide Developer’s Conference, or even if you didn’t, you can get the sample scripts from the Downloads sectionhere.

The archive includes Applescript, shell, and perl examples that should get you started leaving work early since all of your admin busy work will soon be automated.

I’ve shown you mine, now show me yours!

Add your own scripts to the script archive in the Downloads section.

If it’s helped you out, it deals with OS X Server, and you’d like to share, please drop it off.

Get FreeRADIUS working with Open Directory users

Take a look at this pkg installer to get a radius server running on your OS X Server.

I have imported all of the former bbs usernames into the new system. So, if you had a login for the bbs you should be able to login with the same name and password here on the new site.

If you can’t login, but think you should be able too, drop me a line and I can reset your user record.

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