Lesson 4: Exploring the Server App

Question 1

Using an administrator computer with the Server app installed, how do you use the Server app to administer a remote server?

Answer 1

Open the Server app, choose Manage > Connect to Server, select your remote server from the list (or select Other, and then provide its host name or address), and provide credentials for a local administrator.

Question 2

What option do you need to select in order to allow another Mac to administer your server, and where is its checkbox?

Answer 2

Select your server in the Server app sidebar (in the Hardware section), click the Settings tab, and then select the option “Allow remote administration using Server.”

Question 3

What tools does the Tools menu give you quick access to open?

Answer 3

The Tools menu gives you access to these applications:

• Directory Utility
• Screen Sharing
• System Image Utility
• Xsan Admin

Question 4

Do you have to install extra software to take control of your server’s keyboard and mouse?

Answer 4

No, on your server computer, you open the Server app and select your server in the Server app sidebar (in the Hardware section). Click the Settings tab, select the check-box “Enable screen sharing and remote management,” and then on your administrator computer use Screen Sharing to take control of your server computer’s keyboard.

Question 5

How do you hide the Next Steps drawer?

Answer 5

Click the Next Steps button, or choose Help > Next Steps Button.

Question 6

If you use the Server app to choose a different service data volume to a volume called /Volumes/Data, what folder will contain the service data?

Answer 6

In this case, your service data will be stored in /Volumes/Data/Library/Server.

Question 7

Do you need to stop all services before using the Server app to change your service data volume?

Answer 7

No, the Server app automatically stops the appropriate services before moving their data to the new service data volume.

Question 8

Can you remotely install OS X Server on a brand new Mac computer that comes with OS X Server, without first configuring OS X on that computer?

Answer 8

No, you need to configure OS X before installing and configuring OS X Server.