Boost productivity and foster collaboration using the powerful networking tools available in Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. With clear, detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions, Mac OS X System Administration shows you how to plan, construct, and manage a high-performance Mac-based network. You'll learn how to do everything from planning and installing the network from scratch to backing up both clients and servers to recovering from disaster. Plan the wired, wireless, or combination network your organization needs; Build the network and install Mac OS X Server; Secure the network using firewalls, encryption, and SSL authentication; Harness the power of Open Directory to organize and manage the network; Create user accounts, set up groups, and control which applications and features users can access; Set up and manage file sharing, print, Web, and e-mail services; Install applications automatically both before and after deploying the Macs; Enable remote access to the network via VPN; Add iPhones and iPod touches to the network. - Publisher.