Owner's manual

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Technology Overview
Mac OS X Server
Workgroup Manager
Mac OS X Server features the innovative Workgroup Manager application for de ning
and managing directory information. This powerful tool makes it easy for adminis-
trators to set up user accounts, de ne group relationships, and manage computing
resources in a directory-based network environment. Workgroup Manager scales from
managing local accounts on a single server to managing an entire organization using
an enterprise directory server.
By taking full advantage of the robust manageability features built into the Mac OS X
client operating system, Workgroup Manager provides greater control over organi-
zational resources. At the same time, it optimizes the user’s computing experience
with consistent settings, network-based home directories, and easy access to network
resources, such as printers and group folders.
De ning users, groups, and computers
Workgroup Manager features an intuitive interface for directory-based management
of user, group, and computer account information. Administrators can control
passwords, print quotas, email quotas, and group membership, as well as set up
share points, for Mac, Windows, and Linux clients—all from a single interface. The
information de ned in Workgroup Manager can be stored on the local server or
in a central LDAP directory server.
Use Workgroup Manager to:
• De ne accounts for users, groups, and
computers
• Control access to hardware, software,
and network resources
• Set up network-based group folders
and printers
• Create customized settings for individual
users and groups
Managing Users, Groups, and Computers with Workgroup Manager
Share points. Designate folders
or volumes to share among Mac,
Windows, and Linux clients on
the network.
Account settings. Set up user and
group accounts and lists of computers
in the directory.
Preferences. Set preferences and
policies for Mac OS X systems on
the network.
Users, groups, and computers.
Choose to de ne settings on a
per-user, per-group, or per-computer
basis. Depending on the selection,
Workgroup Manager displays a list
of users, groups, or computers
currently de ned in the directory.
List of users. Select a name to set
up accounts or change settings.
Network resources. Manage
network resources and settings
for individual users.
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