Hi Matthew, I actually meant the directory service related managed preferences in wgm
Sorry for any confusion On 23/01/2012, at 8:43 AM, Matthew Campbell wrote: > Hi Yuma. > I haven't noticed that server prefs wasn't accessible but maybe we're talking > about different server prefs. > There is an icon on my dock for server preferences and when opened, it'll > allow me access to the more basic settings such as the server firewall, basic > file sharing settings, server status, iCal server, etc, etc. > Is this what you are referring too when you mention server preferences? Like > I said previously, it works over here on my Mac Mini server. > Thanks for any clarifications. > Matthew Campbell. > > > On 2012-01-21, 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. > 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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