Fully reviewed and updated for El Capitan and Server 5, El Capitan Server – Foundation Services provides a significant amount of new and updated content. This is the third edition of Foundation Services. Foundation Services is filled with practical advice and guidance on topics ranging from backup, to naming convention, to architecture planning.

Examples and explanations can be followed by readers of all experience levels. However, you don't need to be a seasoned veteran to benefit from the book. Get up to speed rapidly and deploy a solid server from day one.Įl Capitan Server – Foundation Services is targeted at system administrators responsible for OS X Server in enterprise, education, and small business. Foundation Services walks readers through real-world deployment examples and offers extensive field advice, saving administrators time and eliminating frustration. Setting the proper foundation is critical to the long term success of OS X Server. It is based on nearly two decades of experience deploying Apple operating systems and server products. Beneath its simple facade hides powerful tools for serious work.Įl Capitan Server – Foundation Services walks system administrators through the proper setup and integration of OS X Server. OS X Server is simply an un-carved block, waiting for a creative system administrator to achieve nearly anything imaginable. There are no hidden costs, no add-on packages, and no exotic hardware requirements. It remains a Swiss Army Knife, packed with capable and useful tools for many different deployment targets.

OS X Server is a collection of core networking services, collaboration tools, and groupware products. El Capitan Server is Apple's latest evolution of OS X Server.

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