OS X Server Technical Specifications

General Requirements
  • Mac computer running Mountain Lion
  • 2GB of memory
  • 10GB of available disk space; some features require additional disk space.
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

What’s Included in OS X Server

Applications

  • Server app
  • Xsan Admin

Services

  • AFP
  • Caching Server
  • Calendar Server
  • Contacts Server
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • Firewall
  • FTP
  • HTTP
  • Mail Server
  • Messages Server
  • NetBoot, NetInstall, NetRestore
  • NFS
  • Open Directory
  • Profile Manager
  • RADIUS
  • SMB
  • Software Update Server
  • VPN
  • WebDAV
  • Wiki Server
  • Xsan

Languages

  • English
  • Japanese
  • French
  • German
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Dutch
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Spanish
  • Traditional Chinese

OS X Server Resources

How to Get OS X Server

Upgrading your Mac.

To upgrade your Mac to OS X Server, download OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Server from the Mac App Store. Learn more

Maintenance Program.

If you purchased the Apple Maintenance Program for OS X Server, you won’t need to do anything. A copy of OS X Server v10.8 will be shipped to you automatically.

OS X Server Volume Licensing.

Digitally download, install and deploy OS X Server to multiple Mac computers in your business or educational institution. Learn more

Documentation

Getting Started Guides

Upgrading and Migrating

(PDF)

OS X Lion for UNIX users

(PDF)

OS X Server Product Overview

(PDF)

Advanced Administrative Guides

OS X Server: Advanced Administration
Xsan 2.3 Administrator Guide

(PDF)

Apple Server Diagnostics Guide

(PDF)

Read the documentation for previous versions of Mac OS X Server

Training

Apple offers a full range of training programs on OS X Server and other key Apple applications and technologies.

Apple Training

Learn It with Apple Training

Unleash the technical guru in you. Learn everything you need to master OS X Server and related technologies. Our expert Apple Certified Trainers teach the Apple-approved curriculum and complement it with their industry knowledge and real-world experience. Learn more

Apple Certification

Prove It with Apple Certification

Differentiate yourself and your business. Demonstrate your depth of knowledge of Apple technology, and make OS X certification part of your career path. Learn more

Certified Trainer

Apple Authorised Training Centres

Apple’s comprehensive curriculum is delivered via a worldwide network of Apple Authorised Training Centres (AATCs) by Apple Certified Trainers. Many AATCs also offer training at the customer’s site. Learn more

Services
AppleCare

Service and Support

When your operation hinges on network availability, you can’t afford server downtime. To ensure rapid issue resolution for your server deployments, Apple offers a comprehensive range of technical support plans and products to keep your organisation running and up to date.

Consultant Network

Consulting

Get help from qualified professionals with experience deploying, developing and customising Apple and third-party solutions to fit your needs.