Apple Mac OS X Server v10.4

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, including 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.