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OS X Server Essentials 10.8

OS X Server Essentials 10.8

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Diese Lernkarten vermitteln Grundlagen und fortgeschrittene Techniken zur Einrichtung und Verwaltung von Apple-Servern, insbesondere unter macOS. Im Fokus stehen Dienste wie Contacts, Messages, Calendar, Mail, Websites, DHCP, VPN, Time Machine und Software Update mit Protokollen wie CalDAV, CardDAV, XMPP sowie Sicherheits- und Zugriffskonfigurationen. Administratoren und IT-Verantwortliche profitieren von praxisnahen Anleitungen zur Server-App, Protokollauswahl und Fehlerbehebung, um lokale Netzwerke effizient zu betreiben.

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German

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Computer Science

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Other

Created / Updated

09.06.2014 / 02.04.2026

On what software is the OS X Server Websites service based?

The Websites service is based on Apache, the open source

web server software.

Which permissions are necessary on a web folder to ensure

that visitors to the site can access the pages?

Everyone or the “www” group must have read access to the

web files.

What are access controls?

Access controls are paths to folders that can be restricted

based on group.

Where is the default location for the Apache log files?

The default location for the Apache log files is /var/log/

apache2/access_log and /var/log/apache2/error_log.

What is the advantage of using SSL on a website?

SSL helps protect the traffic traveling to and from the website

by encrypting the data.

What protocols can Mail service utilize?

POP, IMAP, and SMTP.

What kind of DNS record should be set up for a mail server in

production use?

An MX record for the domain.

What tools are used for filtering the Mail service?

SpamAssassin filters for spam; ClamAV provides virus

scanning; and an external blacklist server can be set for junk

mail filtering.

What is a wiki? What is a blog?

A wiki is designed to be read and edited by many. A blog is

designed to be read by many, but created by an individual.

What tools can an administrator use to specify users that are

allowed to create wikis?

Administrators can use the Wiki Creators list in the Wiki

service settings of the Server app.

How does a network user specify which users and groups are

allowed to edit a wiki?

When creating a wiki with a web browser, a user can specify

permissions for users and groups to access and edit the wiki.

What protocol does Calendar use?

CalDAV, which is an extension of WebDAV.

How does a user specify which users are allowed to edit or

view his calendar?

In the Calendar app preferences, he can designate delegates

and their rights.

What is the transport protocol for the Calendar service and

how can that impact the troubleshooting of the service?

CalDAV and WebDAV utilize HTTP as a transport and as a

result the troubleshooting of it is similar to web services. You

need to make sure DNS is correct and the proper ports are

open.

What protocol is used for the Messages service?

The Messages service uses the Extensible Messaging and

Presence Protocol (XMPP).

How would you limit access to the Messages service on OS X

Server?

Through “Edit Access to Services” per user available in the

Server app.

How would you enter the Messages name for the user Jet

Dogg (short name: jet) on server17.pretendco.com?

The Messages name format for Jet Dogg is

[email protected].

On what protocols is the Contacts service based?

The OS X Server Contacts service is based on CardDAV (an

extension to WebDAV), HTTP, and HTTPS, as well as vCard (a

file format for contact information).

How can the information contained in a directory service be

included in the Contacts searches?

Make sure the “Include directory contacts in search” option is

selected in the configuration of the Contacts service

Where is SSL for the Contacts service configured for use?

In the Hardware tab Settings pane of the Server app under

SSL Certificate.

What are the minimum RAM and hard drive requirements for

installing OS X Server?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

The minimum RAM and hard disk requirements for OS X

Server are:

• 2GB of RAM (more for high-demand servers running

multiple services)

What tool do you use to perform an installation and initial

configuration of OS X Server?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

You use the Server app to perform an installation and initial

configuration of OS X Server.

If you’re installing OS X Server on a Mac, what is one

configuration step you should take before installing?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Configure your Mac with OS X to use a manually assigned

IPv4 address.

What are two kinds of names associated with your server, and

what are they used for?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

You can use the Server app to configure these two names:

• Computer name—This is what appears in the Finder

sidebar for other Macs if your server offers file sharing

services.

• Host name—Computers and devices can access services

offered by your server by using your server’s DNS host

name, even if they’re not on its local network, as long as the

host name corresponds with an IPv4 address that reachable

and not blocked by firewalls.

How can you install the Server app on an administrator

computer?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

You can use the Mac App Store to download OS X Server, or

just copy the Server app to your Applications folder.

What is the purpose of DNS?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

To convert host names into IP addresses and IP addresses to

host names.

If no DNS server is defined when configuring OS X Server,

how will the server provide DNS for itself?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

A basic DNS server is configured automatically and turned on.

If you’re using an external DNS server to provide DNS for your

server, what should you do prior to configuring the server?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

You should check that the DNS server has the proper forward

and reverse DNS information configured for your server’s host

name and IPv4 address.

When is it OK to leave the automatically configured DNS

server running with no modification?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

When it’s a very simple network with one server, and all the

computers and devices are on the same network.

When might you want to use a manually configured DNS

service on your OS X Server?

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

When you want to have records for multiple computers and

devices.

Using an administrator computer with the Server app

installed, how do you use the Server app to administer a

remote server?

Open the Server app, choose Manage > Connect to Server,

select your remote server from the list (or select Other, and

then provide its host name or address), and provide

credentials for a local administrator.

What option do you need to select in order to allow another

Mac to administer your server, and where is its checkbox?

Select your server in the Server app sidebar (in the Hardware

section), click the Settings tab, and then select the option

“Allow remote administration using Server.”

What applications can you quickly access through the Tools

menu?

The Tools menu gives you access to these applications:

• Directory Utility

• Screen Sharing

• System Image Utility

• Xsan Admin

Do you have to install extra software to take control of your

server’s keyboard and mouse?

No, you don’t have to install extra software. On your server

computer, open the Server app and select your server in the

Server app sidebar (in the Hardware section). Click the

Settings tab, select the checkbox “Enable screen sharing and

remote management,” and then on your administrator

computer use Screen Sharing to take control of your server

computer’s keyboard.

How do you hide the Next Steps drawer?

Click the Next Steps button, or choose Help > Next Steps

Button.

If you use the Server app to choose a different service data

volume to a volume called /Volumes/Data, what folder will

contain the service data?

In this case, your service data will be stored in /Volumes/Data/

Library/Server.

Do you need to stop all services before using the Server app

to change your service data volume?

No, the Server app automatically stops the appropriate

services before moving the data to the new service data

volume.

Can you remotely install OS X Server on a brand new Mac

computer that comes with OS X Server, without first

configuring OS X on that computer?

No, you need to configure OS X before installing and

configuring OS X Server.

What is the difference between a root CA and an

intermediate CA?

An intermediate CA’s public key certificate is signed by

another CA. A root CA’s public key certificate is signed by

itself. Note that there’s a set of root CAs and intermediate CAs

that OS X trusts.

What is the problem with just using a self-signed SSL

certificate?

Computers and devices accessing services that use a selfsigned

SSL certificate will see a message that the SSL

certificate is not trusted. It’s a security risk to teach users to

just trust any SSL certificate that causes a warning.

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How would you enter the Messages name for the user Jet

Dogg (short name: jet) on server17.pretendco.com?

The Messages name format for Jet Dogg is

[email protected].

On what protocols is the Contacts service based?

The OS X Server Contacts service is based on CardDAV (an

extension to WebDAV), HTTP, and HTTPS, as well as vCard (a

file format for contact information).

How can the information contained in a directory service be

included in the Contacts searches?

Make sure the “Include directory contacts in search” option is

selected in the configuration of the Contacts service

Where is SSL for the Contacts service configured for use?

In the Hardware tab Settings pane of the Server app under

SSL Certificate.

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