System Architecture
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Mac OS X Server
Xserve has the power and performance you need to run a network, build a business and lead an industry. Now, with Leopard Server onboard, it couldn’t be any easier.
Simply powerful.
Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard brings its enhanced multi-core performance, astounding system improvements and powerful new features to Xserve. Now you can easily set up and manage servers, add new clients to the network, share calendars, schedule meetings and more. Leopard Server also offers incredibly smart and efficient services to your network, including iCal Server, Wiki Server and Podcast Producer.
UNIX foundation.
Leopard Server is built on a fully compliant UNIX foundation. This rock-solid core provides the stability, performance and security that organisations require — and full UNIX conformance ensures compatibility with existing server and application software. An Open Brand UNIX 03 Registered Product, Mac OS X Server can compile and run all your existing UNIX code. So you can deploy it in environments that demand full conformance, complete with hooks to maintain compatibility with existing software.
Windows and Linux clients welcome.
Xserve isn’t just for the Mac anymore. With out-of-the-box support for Mac, Windows, UNIX and Linux clients, Xserve is the easiest way to provide powerful, innovative network and Internet services for multi-platform workgroups. And there are no client-access licences, which means no extra fees. Leopard Server supports 64-bit addressing and large LUNs without requiring you to buy a special enterprise version.
Working with workgroups.
With Xserve and Leopard Server, workgroups of any size and on any platform can benefit from the management, system imaging, security and collaboration features that integrate seamlessly with the desktop user experience.
The ultimate remote control.
Power on, power off and reboot from anywhere there’s a network connection. Xserve unchains you from the server room with integrated lights-out management hardware and Apple’s Server Monitor application. It’s easy to manage and monitor systems remotely from your Mac OS X desktop. Server Monitor features a smart and simple GUI application that keeps a close eye on things and can send email notifications if it detects a problem. Based on the IPMI 2.0 standard, each management session is securely encrypted to ensure that your private data stays private.
