Optimizing NetBoot server Performance - Optimizing NetBoot Performance
The NetBoot service, and network-based system deployment in general, is among the
most demanding services you can subject your network and servers to. Therefore, before
setting up your NetBoot ser...
NetBoot Shadow Files and Diskless Mode - NetBoot Shadow Files and Diskless Mode
Many clients can read from the same NetBoot image, but when a client needs to write
anything (such as print spools, browser caches, and other temporary files) back to its
startup volume, N...
NetBoot Requirements and NetBoot Startup Process - NetBoot Requirements
The requirements for NetBoot to function properly depend on the version of your
NetBoot system images and scale of your deployment. If your NetBoot images contain
Mac OS X v10.5 or Mac OS X v10.5 Server, the cl...
The NetBoot service explained in detail - Using NetBoot for
Deployment
The NetBoot service is most commonly used to provide a temporary operating system. In this article you will learn how to further accelerate the system
deployment process by providing a network-based...
Using Apple Remote Desktop ADR to Deploy Items - Using Apple Remote Desktop 3 to Deploy Items
Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) 3 is the remote control, management,
reporting, and deployment tool for Mac OS X systems. Every Mac OS X
v10.5 system inc...
Create ZIP Archives in Mac OS X - Archive File Deployment
Pros:
Mac OS X file elements are retained if encoded and decoded using the correct
Mac OS X tools.
Multiple items contained in a single file ...
Bundles and Packages in Mac OS X - Bundles and Packages
When Apple moved to Mac OS X, it wanted to avoid the use of resource forks while still
retaining the ability to make complex items appear as single icons. Instead of creating a new
container ...
Planning Hardware Logistics and Power Infrastructure - Planning Hardware Logistics
Hardware logistics may be a simple issue for some, but for larger deployments the logistics of
handling the physical hardware can be a major undertaking. This section explores the ramifications
of de...
Mac OS X users manage their authorization rights - User Account Management
Even if you don’t want to enforce strict usage policies, you will still create accounts on
Mac OS X for your users. The choices you make regarding user account types are fundamental
deci...
Mac OS X File System and File Attributes - Mac OS X File Considerations
Mac OS X uses a unique file system, the Mac OS Extended format, that provides both
perceived simplicity and enhanced metadata attributes. These file system features are
...
Print Queue of Snow leopard quick how to -
The Print Queue
Each printer that has been added to the printer list has a Print Queue. A Print Queue is a
temporary storage location that is used when you print to a printer. When you print to a
printer, the information is...
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