The fifth major release of Apple’s award-winning server operating system, Mac OS X Server version 10.4 Tiger offers 200+ new features and builds on more than 100 of the latest open source projects. Get started now with the 10-client edition for only $499. Or provide services to everyone on your network with the unlimited-client edition for $999.
Mac OS X Server gives you everything you need to provide standards-based workgroup and Internet services — without the complexity of Linux or the cost inherent in other UNIX-based solutions. Manage Mac and Windows workgroups. Enable secure and efficient collaboration. Host dynamic websites, stream media and run enterprise applications. And while you’re doing it — integrate seamlessly with your existing infrastructure. Best of all, Apple streamlines these management tasks with applications and utilities that are both powerful and easy to use.
UNIX at the Core
The power and simplicity of Mac OS X Server begin with a UNIX-based foundation built around the Mach microkernel and the latest advances from the open source BSD community. The result is a stable, high-performance 64-bit computing platform that’s ideal for deploying server-based applications and services.
Open Standards. Apple Ease of Use.
Instead of developing proprietary technologies, Apple has embraced the best open source projects, such as Apache, Samba, OpenLDAP, Kerberos, Postfix, Jabber and SpamAssassin. Mac OS X Server integrates these robust technologies and enhances them with a unified, consistent management interface. Powerful administrative tools permit novices to configure and maintain core network services — while providing the advanced features you require if you’re an experienced IT professional.
Model Citizen in a Multiplatform World
Because it’s built on open standards, Mac OS X Server is compatible with your existing computing infrastructure. It uses native protocols to deliver directory services, file and printer sharing and secure network access to Mac, Windows and Linux clients. New support for access control lists (ACLs) provides flexible file system permissions that are fully compatible with the native file permissions of Windows 2003 and Windows XP. And a standards-based directory services architecture called Open Directory offers centralized management of network resources using any LDAP server — even proprietary servers such as Microsoft Active Directory.
Industry-Leading Management Tools
You don’t need to be a UNIX guru to take advantage of Mac OS X Server and its full complement of services. Server Admin provides a graphical user interface that makes it easy to configure, manage and monitor services from any Internet-connected Mac OS X system. You also get the powerful Workgroup Manager application, an easy-to-use tool for setting up user accounts, defining groups and managing computing resources in a directory-based network environment.
Fits into IT Budgets Everywhere
Stable, compatible, easy to use and easy on the budget too. A complete suite of workgroup and Internet services is included in the box, so you can get started right away. Mac OS X Server is available in 10-client and unlimited-client editions. With the unlimited-client edition, there are no additional per-seat fees for connecting more users, making it an affordable solution for organizations of any size.
