Product Features
* Designed to handle the most demanding server operations, Snow Leopard Server is up to twice as fast as its predecessor, with faster performance for operations such as file sharing, mail, and web hosting
* Snow Leopard Server is designed so people of all technical levels can easily manage servers, providing advanced features so you can have total control over your network
* Allow users to exchange files, synchronize contact information/calendars, schedule events, send secure instant messages, conduct live video conferences, send/receive email, contribute to wikis, publish blogs, produce podcasts, set up websites and more
* Deploy the server that's right for you, without the need for expensive hardware: use an Xserve, a Mac Pro, an iMac, or even a Mac mini
* Enhanced core technologies include 64-bit computing, an advanced networking architecture, standards-based directory and authentication services, advanced security systems, Xgrid and more
The simple way to bring more power to your business.
More powerful--and simpler--than ever.
Thanks to the legendary simplicity and unrivaled power of the Mac, a network server isn't just for big companies with large IT departments and huge budgets. Small studios, retail shops, even home-based businesses can all benefit. With Mac OS Snow Leopard Server the operating system, you can make it easier for your employees to collaborate on projects and share files, automatically back up important data, host your own website and mail servers, and much more.
Cost-effective. Client-friendly.
Having a server is also more affordable than ever. Snow Leopard Server costs just $499 for an unlimited number of clients, a fraction of what other server operating systems cost. Best of all, you don't need expensive hardware to run it--you can use an Xserve, of course, but you can also use a Mac Pro, an iMac, or even a Mac mini. With Mac OS X Server, you can deploy the server that's right for you. Servers Assistant icon
Let Server Assistant be your guide.
Like everything else about the Mac, setting up your server is incredibly simple. After installing the Mac OS X Server software on your server, Server Assistant walks you through the configuration process, whether you're setting up a small business network or connecting into your company's existing network. Server Assistant uses easy-to-understand language, so it makes sense to both technical and nontechnical users. It's streamlined, so it asks only the questions that apply to your situation, such as whether you want to set up mail, calendaring, and other services. And anytime during the process, you can get context-sensitive online help with a single click.
Next step: management.
Once the Server Assistant process is complete, you're ready for the next stage: managing your server. Mac OS X Server makes that easy, too, with simple, innovative tools. The Server Preferences application lets you quickly manage users and groups on the server and, if you haven't already done so, set up all your key services. And to help you keep an eye on things, a Server Status Dashboard widget gives you at-a-glance information on the status of essential services such as mail, file sharing, your website, and more.
Now use your server.
Once server setup is complete, your organization's users are ready to take advantage of all the services Snow Leopard Server has to offer. Before you know it, they'll be collaborating on projects and working more closely than ever. They can exchange files with each other, synchronize and share their contact information and calendars, schedule events, send secure instant messages, conduct live video conferences, send and receive email, contribute to and comment in wikis, publish a companywide blog, produce and distribute podcasts, and set up websites. And whether they're working onsite or remotely, they can do it all without jeopardizing the confidentiality of the information they share.
Simple administration. Efficiency expert.
If you think it takes a dedicated IT department to run a server, think again. Snow Leopard Server is designed so people of all technical levels can easily manage servers. And it provides advanced features so you can have total control over your network.
Keeping it simple.
Once you've set up your server, the Server Preferences application in Snow Leopard Server becomes your new best friend. With it, you can quickly manage users and groups on the server and, if you haven't already done so, set up key services such as file sharing, calendaring, instant messaging, mail, websites with wikis and blogs, virtual private networking for remote access, and backup settings for network clients.
Status reports.
To help you keep an eye on things, a Server Status Dashboard widget provides a fast and easy way to monitor your server. You'll get at-a-glance information on the status of essential services such as mail, file and printer sharing, iChat, and more.
The end of manual labor.
Adding clients to the network is quick and easy. In fact, it requires almost no effort. When you connect your Mac to the business network, it automatically detects and signs on to the server. After authenticating, the new computer is configured to use the services offered by your server, and your applications, such as Mail, iChat, and iCal, are configured and ready to use.
Disk space monitoring.
Running out of disk space can reduce the reliability of your server. Mac OS X Server includes tools that monitor disk space and proactively free up space by deleting or backing up noncritical logs and utilities.
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