What is the practical purpose of Apple Servers?


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I didn't know that you can boot other type of media, I need to start reading about it.

I am sorry, not trying to be a douche here, and this is WAY OT, but Cabron you need start thinking before you speak/type, lately your posts in various threads have really been, well tard-ish.

And the last few days you have had an attitude like your **** don't stink.

You make Comments when it is clear that you know nothing of the subject and don't seem to have the intelligence to learn anything on your own and people have to force feed the knowledge down your through.

it is extremely disrespectful to the OP's when you make such posts, it is not funny, cute or whatever reason compels you click the keys and hit Submit.

/Rant Over

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You make a great point, as a lot of times IT people tend to forget how expensive Microsoft CALs can get on a per-user basis. For small workgroup deployments, it sounds like OS X Server could be a more "cost-effective" fit to Windows/Small Business Server. Also, Linux isn't always the answer for small workgroup setups because it's "free", ou are still spending on someone to install/configure/maintain the environment.

And the only use for you is to troll around in places where people are trying to have an actual intelligent discussion.

FYI, servers in general aren't cheap. However, the whole Mac Mini Server with Unlimited Clients (the hardware and software for $999) will actually run you less than an installation of Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard with 5 users or devices (just the software for $1089). Each additional 5-pack of users or devices (they call them CALs) will run you $385. Windows Server 2008 R2 with 5 CALs runs $1029, not including Exchange or Sharepoint (mail, contacts, calendars, wiki, etc.)

And if we're doing a software comparison, Mac OS X Server alone costs just $500 for unlimited users. No licensing headaches or anything. Just one flat fee. It also includes all the features I listed above.

So, uh, who's greedy again? :p

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And the only use for you is to troll around in places where people are trying to have an actual intelligent discussion.

FYI, servers in general aren't cheap. However, the whole Mac Mini Server with Unlimited Clients (the hardware and software for $999) will actually run you less than an installation of Windows Small Business Server 2008 Standard with 5 users or devices (just the software for $1089). Each additional 5-pack of users or devices (they call them CALs) will run you $385. Windows Server 2008 R2 with 5 CALs runs $1029, not including Exchange or Sharepoint (mail, contacts, calendars, wiki, etc.)

And if we're doing a software comparison, Mac OS X Server alone costs just $500 for unlimited users. No licensing headaches or anything. Just one flat fee. It also includes all the features I listed above.

So, uh, who's greedy again? :p

Windows Home Server much?

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But does osx server have a group policy equivalent? Can I add an icon or lock down every workstation through the server?

But does osx server have a group policy equivalent? Can I add an icon or lock down every workstation through the server?

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