Mac OS X Server


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Getting Started

A guided introduction and learning path to developing network-capable scripts, plug-ins, and applications for use with Mac OS X Server.

The power of Mac OS X Server is a reflection of Apple's operating system strategy, one that favors open industry standards over proprietary technologies. It begins with an open source core and BSD networking architecture—delivering the capabilities you expect of a UNIX operating system, such as fine-grained multithreading, symmetric multiprocessing, and protected memory. Mac OS X Server provides a stable, high-performance platform for deploying groundbreaking enterprise applications and services.

Apple extends the capabilities of Mac OS X Server by building on the best open source projects, such as Samba 3, NFS, OpenLDAP, MIT Kerberos, Postfix, and Apache. In fact, Mac OS X Server version 10.5 integrates more than 100 open source projects and enhances them with a unified management interface. This means you can deliver industry-standard network services virtually as soon as you open the box—without the complexities inherent in other UNIX solutions. Read More...

Mac OS X Server Articles

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Deploying Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
In this third article on Ruby on Rails, learn how to deploy the Rails application that you have built on Mac OS X Leopard Server.

Customizing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
In this second article on Ruby on Rails on Leopard, learn how to enhance your Rails application with views and web forms, add AJAX support, and support an iPhone interface.

Developing Rails Applications on Mac OS X Leopard
With Ruby on Rails you can build powerful and dynamic web sites. Read this article to learn how to develop your application using Xcode 3.0 and the tools that come pre-installed in Leopard.

Leopard Technology Series for Developers: Server Overview
Leopard Server is a powerful tool for developers and system administrators. Read how its components and capabilities can help you improve collaboration and communication.