Cluster Management Made Simple
Take control of your cluster without losing sight of your work. Every Apple cluster solution comes complete with industry-leading management tools. Powerful, intuitive, and flexible, Apple clusters streamline administrative tasks and leave you more time to focus on your research.
The Ultimate Management Suite
No matter what your level of IT experience, you’ll find Xserve-based clusters painless to manage. Designed to balance ease of use with flexibility, Apple’s administration tools allow you to configure your cluster, manage network services, and monitor hardware from an intuitive interface. With Automatic Server Setup, you can even configure an entire rack of systems automatically from a network directory or a USB or FireWire disk. If you’re a UNIX user and prefer the power and flexibility of shell scripts, you can access virtually all functionality from the command line instead.
Administration Tools
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Build Your Own Cluster
Curious what your Apple Workgroup Cluster might look like? Configure and price your system now.
Apple Remote Desktop
Apple Remote Desktop is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks — all without leaving your desk. Featuring Automator actions, Remote Spotlight search, and a new Dashboard widget, Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes your job easier than ever.
SNMP Support
Mac OS X Server supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), so you can monitor servers using industry-standard management information bases (MIBs).
Comprehensive Documentation
You’ll find a wealth of information in Apple’s robust documentation, available for download. There’s even a step-by-step setup guide for clusters.
