Like everything Mac, Snow Leopard Server was designed to be easy to set up and use. Still, there are so many options and features that this book will save you h... » 

Like everything Mac, Snow Leopard Server was designed to be easy to set up and use. Still, there are so many options and features that this book will save you heaps of time and effort. It walks you through installation, set-up on a virtual machine, directory services, managing clients, security, and everything necessary to keep your users happy. Choose your hardware - get all the details on the best hardware for your specific needs It does Windows too - manage Active Directory and Open Directory for a network with both Windows® and Mac® clients Maintain control - create and maintain your User Directory and authenticate clients Files, printers, and stuff - set up user categories and permissions, handle file sharing protocols, and configure client machines Let's get together - help users collaborate with shared contacts and calendars, Podcast Producer, and iChat® instant messaging The Web world - configure Web services, set up Wiki Server, and enable blogging Out of the office - create mobile accounts for notebook users and configure VPN access Safety first - manage security with firewalls, encryption, and proxies «