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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 1 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Update 1.
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Java |
Release Note |
2008-05-02
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Mac OS X Man Pages
(HTML)
HTML versions of the Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xcode Tools, and CHUD man pages.
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Darwin, General |
Reference |
2008-04-29
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Directory Service Framework Reference
(HTML)
Describes the Directory Service Framework.
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Networking |
Reference |
2008-04-08
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Porting UNIX/Linux Applications to Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Conceptual information and tips about porting UNIX and Linux applications to Mac OS X.
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Porting |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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Shell Scripting Primer
(HTML)
(PDF)
A guided tour of (Bourne) shell scripting, including control structures, numerical computation, regular expressions, subroutines, and error handling.
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System Administration |
Guides |
2008-04-08
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WebObjects 5.4.1 Reference
(HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4.1 classes in Javadoc format.
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WebObjects |
Reference |
2008-03-11
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Programmatically causing restart, shutdown and/or logout
(HTML)
( )
QA1134: Describes how to programmatically cause restart, shutdown, sleep or logout.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&A |
2008-01-23
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Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 6 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 6.
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Java |
Release Note |
2007-12-14
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Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use commands and configuration files to perform server administration tasks in a UNIX command shell.
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Directory Services, Internet & Web, Java, Migration, Networking, Security, Storage, System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-11
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WebObjects 5.4 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Information about known issues and workarounds for WebObjects Release 5.4.
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WebObjects |
Release Note |
2007-12-11
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Apple Remote Desktop Administrator's Guide Version 3.2
(PDF)
Explains how to install and configure Apple Remote Desktop and use it to remotely control and manage client computers.
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Networking, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-12-04
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Apple Xserve Diagnostics User's Guide
(PDF)
New document that explains how to use Apple Xserve Diagnostics tool to test server hardware.
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Apple Hardware, System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-04
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Mac OS X Server Upgrading and Migrating
(PDF)
Explains how to use data and service settings from an earlier version of Mac OS X Server or Windows NT.
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Directory Services, Migration, System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-12-04
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Why is my Ruby on Rails application with FastCGI generating "'load error /etc/irbrc" errors?
(HTML)
QA1494: Describes how to resolve an error encountered hosting Ruby on Rails applications on Mac OS X 10.5.
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Internet & Web, System Administration |
Technical Q&A |
2007-11-28
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Affinity API Release Notes for Mac OS X v10.5
(HTML)
Explains how to influence which CPU core runs a group of threads (for performance optimization).
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Performance |
Release Note |
2007-10-31
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Code Signing Release Notes
(HTML)
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Security |
Release Note |
2007-10-31
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Java for Mac OS X v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
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Java |
Release Note |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Administration
(PDF)
Covers planning, installation, setup, and general server administration for advanced configurations.
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System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server File Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to share selected server volumes or folders among server clients using AFP, NFS, FTP, and SMB/CIFS.
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Internet & Web, Security, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Getting Started
(PDF)
Explains how to install Mac OS X Server and set it up for the first time.
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System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Glossary
(PDF)
Defines terms used for server and storage products.
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System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server iCal Service Administration
(PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iCal shared calendar service.
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Internet & Web, Security, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server iChat Service Administration
(PDF)
New document that explains how to set up and manage iChat instant messaging service.
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Internet & Web, Security, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Installation & Setup Worksheet
(PDF)
Covers installation and setup of a standard configuration or workgroup configuration of Leopard Server.
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System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Mail Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer mail services on the server.
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Internet & Web, Security, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Network Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up, configure, and administer DHCP, DNS, VPN, NTP, IP firewall, and NAT services on the server.
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Internet & Web, Networking, Security, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Open Directory Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to manage directory and authentication services.
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Directory Services, Security, System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Podcast Producer Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Podcast Producer service to record, process, and distribute podcasts.
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System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Print Service Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to host shared printers and manage their associated queues and print jobs.
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System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server System Image and Software Update Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to use network-resident startup disks and how to set up a software update server.
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Networking, Security, System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server User Management
(PDF)
Explains how to manage users, groups, and computer lists, and how to set up managed preferences for Mac OS X clients.
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Directory Services, Migration, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Web Technologies Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage a web server, including WebDAV, WebMail, and web modules.
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Internet & Web, Java, Security, Streaming, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Mac OS X Server Xgrid Administration and High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage computational clusters of Xserve systems and Mac computers.
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High Performance Computing, Networking, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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QuickTime Streaming & Broadcasting Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to capture and encode QuickTime content and deliver media streams live or on demand.
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Internet & Web, Streaming, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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WebObjects 5.4 Reference
(HTML)
Describes the WebObjects 5.4 classes in Javadoc format.
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WebObjects |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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WebObjects Deployment Guide Using JavaMonitor
(HTML)
(PDF)
Tools and techniques for deploying WebObjects applications. Includes application administration and performance-improving practices.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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WebObjects File Format Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
New document that describes the bundle format of WebObjects documents such as the EOModel and WOComponent bundles.
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WebObjects |
Reference |
2007-10-31
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Xgrid Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to create client applications that use Xgrid, Apple's parallel multiprocessing technology.
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High Performance Computing |
Guides |
2007-10-31
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Symbol Variants Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes symbol variants, a way of providing multiple versions of symbols for backwards compatibility.
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Porting |
Release Note |
2007-10-16
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WebObjects Application Properties Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the command-line properties that can be passed to WebObjects application and tools when they start.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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WebObjects Direct to Web Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the Java-based technology for creating web applications that access a database. Includes examples of customizing applications.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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WebObjects Enterprise Objects Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
An overview of the technology that combines object-oriented programming with database application development. Includes examples and solutions.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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WebObjects Overview
(HTML)
(PDF)
Introduces the architecture, technologies, development tools, and development approaches of WebObjects.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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WebObjects Web Applications Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop web applications using WebObjects, including application design, state management, and database architecture.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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WebObjects Web Services Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop and utilize web services in WebObjects.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2007-07-11
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Apply Firmware Password
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to create an Automator Action for System Image Utility.
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System Administration |
Sample Code |
2007-06-12
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Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5 Release Notes
(HTML)
Describes updates, changes, and workarounds for Directory Services for Mac OS X Server v10.5
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Networking |
Release Note |
2007-06-08
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Transforming a Shell Script into an Automator Action
(HTML)
Custom shell script actions let you quickly turn shell, Perl, or Python scripts into Automator actions.
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General |
Articles |
2007-06-01
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SimpleUserClient
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to create a user client for an I/O Kit kernel driver.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Sample Code |
2007-05-31
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SMARTQuery
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to access and use S.M.A.R.T. disk monitoring functionality
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Apple Hardware, Storage |
Sample Code |
2007-05-30
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Mac OS X Server Administrator Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Document that describes a variety of server administrator advanced operations.
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General, Networking, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-05-23
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Mac OS X Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X to enhance security.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-05-21
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Mac OS X Server Security Configuration Guide
(PDF)
Describes how to configure Mac OS X Server to enhance server and service security.
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Directory Services, Internet & Web, Networking, Security, System Administration |
Guides |
2007-05-21
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Code Signing Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how you can sign your code and why you should.
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Security |
Guides |
2007-05-15
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MultiprecisionFP
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
How to utilize the gmp and arprec multiprecision floating point packages on Mac OS X
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High Performance Computing |
Sample Code |
2007-03-26
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Multipathing with FibreChannel on Mac OS X
(HTML)
TN2173: An explanation on how FibreChannel multipathing works on Mac OS X and how to design storage hardware to take advantage of it
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Darwin, Hardware & Drivers, Storage |
Technical Note |
2007-03-23
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Java for Mac OS X 10.4 Release 5 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with Java for Mac OS X v10.4 Release 5
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Java |
Release Note |
2007-03-08
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SCSIHBAEmulator
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstration of how to implement a virtual parallel tasking SCSI host bus adapter (HBA)
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Hardware & Drivers, Storage |
Sample Code |
2007-02-20
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System Startup Programming Topics
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains the boot process used to initialize the Mac OS X operating system.
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System Administration |
Guides |
2007-02-08
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Kerberos: Highly Secure Single Sign On Authentication in Mac OS X
(HTML)
Learn how you can take advantage of Kerberos in your application.
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Security, System Administration |
Articles |
2007-02-05
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Open Directory Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement centralized storage and retrieval of information in Carbon.
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Directory Services, Networking |
Guides |
2007-01-08
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Security Framework Error Codes
(HTML)
QA1499: Explains how to interpret errors returned by the Security Framework with an overview of Security error handling.
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Security |
Technical Q&A |
2006-11-16
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Building Universal I/O Kit Drivers
(HTML)
TN2163: How to build a universal I/O Kit kernel driver while avoiding common pitfalls.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Note |
2006-11-10
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VolumeToBSDNode
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to iterate across all mounted volumes and retrieve their BSD node names.
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Hardware & Drivers, Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-10-16
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Programmatically Accessing and Manipulating Multiple Keychain Items
(HTML)
QA1486: An explanation on what is and is not possible using the SecKeychain API to manipulate Keychain Items.
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Security |
Technical Q&A |
2006-10-03
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Programmatically Performing an Open Directory Search
(HTML)
QA1462: A short guide on how to programmatically search Open Directory for matching attribute values within records.
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Directory Services, System Administration |
Technical Q&A |
2006-09-11
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Apple Remote Desktop Focus on Task Server
(PDF)
Explains how to use Task Server to provide always-on, automated administration of client computers.
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Networking, System Administration |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Mac OS X Server Collaboration Services Administration
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Weblog, iChat, and other services that facilitate interactions among users.
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Internet & Web, System Administration |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Mac OS X Server Getting Started Supplement
(PDF)
Provides an overview of Mac OS X Server features, a worksheet for installation and setup, and a setup example.
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System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Smart Card Setup Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X version 10.4 to use smart cards.
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Security |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Xsan Administrator's Guide for Xsan 1.4
(PDF)
Explains how to set up and manage Xsan volumes in a storage area network.
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High Performance Computing, Storage, System Administration |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Xsan Migration Guide for Xsan 1.4
(PDF)
Explains how to retain volumes and settings when migrating to Xsan 1.4 from previous versions of Xsan.
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High Performance Computing, Migration, Storage, System Administration |
Guides |
2006-08-07
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Deploying Mac OS X Computers for K-12 Education
(PDF)
Explains how to configure and deploy Mac OS X Server and Mac OS X computers for K-12 education.
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Apple Hardware, Directory Services, Internet & Web, Networking, System Administration |
Guides |
2006-07-24
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Apple Filing Protocol Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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J2SE 5.0 Release 4 Release Notes
(HTML)
(PDF)
Lists resolved and outstanding developer issues with J2SE 5.0 Release 4 for Mac OS X v.10.4.
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Java |
Release Note |
2006-05-23
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Java Development Guide for Mac OS X
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes what you need to take into account when developing and deploying a Java application on Mac OS X.
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Java |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Open Directory Plug-in Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to implement dynamically loaded libraries that respond to Open Directory client requests in Carbon.
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Directory Services, Networking |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Open Directory Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Carbon API for using Open Directory.
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Directory Services, Networking |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Secure Coding Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes techniques to use and factors to consider to make your code more secure from attack.
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Security |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes managing files and storage pools with Xsan.
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High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage |
Guides |
2006-05-23
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Xsan Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the Xsan API commands.
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High Performance Computing, Storage, System Administration |
Reference |
2006-05-23
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Uniquely Identifying a Macintosh Computer
(HTML)
()
TN1103: How to identify a specific Macintosh computer.
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Security |
Technical Note |
2006-04-25
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Apple Filing Protocol Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes high-level concepts for Apple Filing Protocol commands.
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Networking |
Guides |
2006-04-04
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The "packages" node in the device tree
(HTML)
HW90: Describes the "packages" node in the Open Firmware device tree.
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Hardware & Drivers |
Technical Q&A |
2006-02-22
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QuickTime Streaming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the QuickTime streaming technology.
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Streaming |
Guides |
2006-01-10
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WebObjects Dynamic Elements Reference
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes the WebObjects dynamic elements.
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WebObjects |
Reference |
2006-01-10
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SampleFilterScheme
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates a simple filter scheme which passes all operations through to its provider unchanged.
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Hardware & Drivers, Storage |
Sample Code |
2006-01-03
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GetPrimaryMACAddress
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates retrieving the MAC address of the built-in Ethernet controller. Useful for uniquely identifying a Macintosh system.
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Networking, Security |
Sample Code |
2005-10-27
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Deploying Mac OS X Server for High Performance Computing
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Mac OS X Server for computational clustering.
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High Performance Computing, System Administration, Tools |
Guides |
2005-10-04
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Xsan Tuning Guide
(PDF)
Explains how to configure Xsan storage to maximize application performance.
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High Performance Computing, Storage, System Administration |
Guides |
2005-10-04
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Getting Started with launchd
(HTML)
Learn about launchd and see how to migrate your configuration files.
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Performance, System Administration |
Articles |
2005-08-22
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Java Application Server Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains J2EE and JBoss development on Mac OS X Server.
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Java, WebObjects |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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WebObjects J2EE Programming Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to develop J2EE components using WebObjects and deploy WebObjects applications inside servlet containers.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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WebObjects XML Serialization Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Explains how to serialize objects and data into XML documents.
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WebObjects |
Guides |
2005-08-11
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GridCalendar
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates how to add a custom job submission UI to the GridSample project.
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Networking |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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TradingCards
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Demonstrates some of the out-of-the box capabilities of WebObjects.
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WebObjects |
Sample Code |
2005-06-01
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Sending SCSI or ATA commands to storage devices
(HTML)
()
QA1179: Explains that Mac OS X does not implement SCSI or ATA pass-through for many mass storage devices.
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Storage |
Technical Q&A |
2005-05-10
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ProfileSystem
(HTML)
(DMG)
(ZIP)
Shows how to obtain the same information that System Profiler displays.
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Core Foundation, System Administration |
Sample Code |
2005-05-05
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Exploring Tiger Server
(HTML)
Explore Tiger Server technologies such as Xgrid, 64-bit support, and access control lists.
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Internet & Web, System Administration |
Articles |
2005-04-29
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Mac OS X Server Failover Messaging Architecture Guide
(HTML)
(PDF)
Describes new failover procedures for AFP, NFS, and SMB in Mac OS X v10.4.
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Networking |
Guides |
2005-04-29
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