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OS X Server: Avoid spaces and long names in network home directory name and path

To provide service to all types of clients, the complete pathname of a network home directory must not exceed 89 characters. This affects Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) and Network File System (NFS) home directories, for example. If the absolute path … Continue reading

OS X Server: Unable to start up from a NetBoot image on an authenticated 802.1X Ethernet network

Unable to start up from a NetBoot or NetInstall image on an authenticated 802.1X Ethernet network.

Use an admin password when importing users for FileVault access from a file

When using the fdesetup command to import users from a file, specify an admin password in the top-level password field.

OS X Mountain Lion: Improving mobile user login times for Active Directory .local domains

Learn how to allow quick logins for .local Active Directory users who are off the Active Directory network (mobile) in OS X Mountain Lion.

OS X Server: Configuring clients to use SSL for Open Directory binding

This article explains how to configure an Open Directory server and OS X client to use SSL encryption for Open Directory binding.

Mac OS X 10.5: Some applications may unexpectedly quit after Java Update 4 is installed

After installing Mac OS X 10.5 Java Update 4, applications such as Mail, Safari, iChat, iMovie, and iPhoto may unexpectedly quit each time they are opened.

Aperture 3.4.4: Release notes

Aperture 3.4.4 is an update for Aperture 3. Aperture 3 is a paid upgrade for Aperture.

About Safari 6.0.4 and 5.1.9

Safari 6.0.4 and 5.1.9 allow you to enable the Java web plug-in on a website-by-website basis, with four settings to choose from.

Software Update Server: Disabling the Apache TRACE method

Some customers may wish to disable Apache’s TRACE method in the Software Update Server.

OS X Server: Migrating and copying wiki data from Lion Server

Learn how to migrate Wiki data from a Lion Server to an OS X Server.