One of the great features of Mac OS X Server is the ability to use Server Admin and Workgroup Manager from your computer without the need to control the screen of the server.
Install the Mac OS X Server Admin Tools
- Download the appropriate Server Admin Tools.
- For Mac OS X Server 10.5 you can download the tools from here.
- For Mac OS X Server 10.4 you can download the tools from here.
- Install the Server Tools.
- Run Apple > Software Update... to ensure the latest updated versions are installed.
Connect to your Mac OS X Server using Server Admin
- Open Applications > Server > Server Admin.
- Go to File > Add Server… .
- Enter the server’s address or name an administrator user name password and click Connect.
- Your server will be permanently added to the list on the left for future connections.
- Tip: Depending on your specific configuration if you have trouble connecting try the appropriate IP address instead of the server’s name.
Connect to your Mac OS X Server using Workgroup Manager
- Open Applications > Server > Workgroup Manager.
- Go to File > Connect… if a login window is not presented.
- Enter the server’s address or name an administrator user name password and click Connect.
- Tip: Depending on your specific configuration if you have trouble connecting try the appropriate IP address instead of the server’s name.
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