I'm thinking of upgrading this box to Leopard Server but I wasn't sure if I would loose the ability to customize or not... does Leopard Server act the same way as regular Leopard when it comes to using CandyBar and replacing menubar icons etc... and other aspects of the OS visually...? Anyone here use Leopard server at all?

I had Leopard Server running on an older G4 in my family room, it served as web server that didn't get used for over a month, so I reloaded Leopard Client on it. Having said that, yes, it can be tweaked just the same as a client OS.

In my experience, it had almost zero noticeable overhead differences versus the client OS. It is a Mac, rock-solid as ever.

Out of curiosity, what do you plan on doing with the server?

Do you have a reason to use it as a server? As in will you actually use any of the services it offers.

He wanted Leopard server for this: http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=717068

Second post says it's possible

http://macthemes2.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16792996

It is possible - I am running a copy here at the house and it is basically Leopard Client OSX with a server install package attached to it. You can use CandyBar to your are happy without any problems

Thanks for all the help folks
I'm going to be installing it tomorrow... I also wanted to install it because I plan on getting certified for Leopard Server as well... I'm a Windows Engineer looking to switch over once I understand the server aspects of Leopard and get certified.

There are a few videos on installing Leopard Server over on Apple Website.

I would recommend that you check the install video out. Make a few errors in the install wizard and you have a hell of time getting the Server part of it working. I had to reformat it around 3 times to get it all working, and I am system admin for Windows Server (made me feel like an idiot)

Here's is the link - just look for the server videos at the bottom of the window


http://www.apple.com/business/theater/