Yuma, you da man and thanks for the resource. I'll definitely do some RTFM before trashing things. :)
Scott On Jan 21, 2012, at 9:00 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > Hey Scott, > > That was 3 questions :) > > Let me try to answer them as precisely as can be: > > 1- User preferences as in managed preferences via the MCX compositor, or more > commonly known as the workgroup manager's user preferences. All of the > managed preferences window is inaccessible since i first started using mac > servers on the snow leopard front. The only workaround is to dig into mcx > command in terminal with all its flags. It's pretty complex as you need to > make sure open directory is running properly which usually demands a robust > DNS structure amongst all your macs and especially the server, as well as > good knowledge of the unix environment. > > 2- Most commands help can be braught up with man followed by the command > name, in this instance mcx or mcxquery as well as checking all manifest files > that you may need apart from the os default apps available in > /system/library/coreservices/ManagedClient bundle which you open and explore > with x-code's plist editor. If you're really bent on using command line only, > use the defaults command. > > Sometimes you will also need to refresh your mcx for the preferences to take > effect. > > 3- Yes there is a wake on LAN feature in system preferences which takes care > of that. > > I use ARD for deploying updates and such through my home network which is > accumulating macs as i go, great for testing all services out, but you can > wake them all either via ethernet or wifi. > > > Good luck on the advanced configurations, but a good place to start is the > apple documentation area. > > Here's a link where you can check it all at your heart's content : > > https://help.apple.com/advancedserveradmin/mac/10.7/#apd5527B93F-F572-4257-B378-0D0605B9FBF9 > > On 22/01/2012, at 2:30 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Hey Yuma, >> >> Yeah you know me and I should probably know the answer; however, been to >> long and all that. In any case two questions: >> 1. User preferences? I assume this is different than account configuration >> for local users? >> 2. Where can I read up on the command line tools I need to access those >> things not accessible via the GUI. >> 3. Does the machine wake on requests from inbound connections via the wired >> interface? I have never seen a Mac wake on lan via the WiFI. >> Oh and any thing I should know that might get me into trouble? :) >> >> THanks, >> Scott >> >> On Jan 21, 2012, at 4:18 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: >> >>> Hi Scott, >>> >>> I have a macbox with lion server which i use for several network services >>> including afp over internet, security cameras, ical server, directory >>> services , airprint and others. >>> >>> As a previous snow leopard server user, the integrated server suite isn't >>> as comprehensive but if you are just looking to deploy standard services >>> over your home network it does the job. It could have some general >>> improvements in the interface, and user preferences aren't accessible >>> though you can workaround it via the unix shell. >>> >>> If you do want more advanced control, you definetely need unix knowhow but >>> having that in tow makes the server pretty damn powerful. >>> >>> There are no power management controls yet which is my main gripe, but it >>> seems to manage it rather well by default as i have quite a few devices >>> hooked to it and they all cycle only when necessary. >>> >>> >>> Hope this gives you an overview. >>> >>> Oh wait scott, i know you!!!! Lol >>> >>> >>> Yuma >>> >>> On 22/01/2012, at 4:52 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> >>>> All, >>>> >>>> I am just curious if anyone has used Lion Server and if they encountered >>>> any major accessibility issues. I'm not interested in debating if Lion >>>> Server is better than a Linux box etc. just want to know if there are any >>>> major concerns. >>>> >>>> thanks, >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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