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Mac OS X: About This Mac “Build” Information
This document explains build versions, such as “Build 4K78,” which appear in the About This Mac window, Apple System Profiler, or the Startup Disk 9.2 control panel.
Mac OS X: Troubleshooting Installation and Software Updates
This document provides general troubleshooting information and advice about installing Mac OS X and Mac OS X updates.
Mac OS X: How to Add a Printer to the Printer List
Before you can use a printer, it must appear in the printer list. You may need to install additional software to add your printer to the printer list.
Mac OS X: Importing Addresses from Previous Address Book After Upgrade or Archive and Install
When upgrading from Mac OS X 10.1 to Mac OS X 10.2, or Mac OS X 10.1 or 10.2 to Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Address Book automatically retains previous entries but not the “temporary” addresses used by Mail. This document explains how to import those temporary addresses.
Mac OS X 10.2: Installation From User Plus (Install Disc 2) Does Not Complete
Some installations from the Mac OS X 10.2 User Plus CD (or Install Disc 2) may not complete if the computer is left idle.
Workgroup Manager: Select Local When Browsing Computers to Add to a List
When browsing to add to a computer list in Workgroup Manager, you should select Local in the network dialog. The Local option searches via Rendezvous.
Workgroup Manager: Why a MAC Address May Not Appear When Adding to a Computer List
When browsing to add computers in Workgroup Manager, MAC addresses may not appear for some client computers. You cannot add these clients to the computer list.
Mac OS X Server 10.2 (French): Can’t Select LDAP or NetInfo During Initial Setup
During installation and setup of Mac OS X Server 10.2, French language users may not be able to complete LDAP or NetInfo binding.
Mac OS X Server 10.2: NFS Export to Subnet Fails When Incorrect Addressing Is Used
After configuring an NFS export to subnets, clients will only be able to mount when the network administrator has implemented a proper address scheme for the clients. This includes assigning a proper subnet range of IP addresses and an appropriate subnet mask to the clients.
Apple Remote Desktop: Primary Language on Administrator and Client Computers Must Match
For Apple Remote Desktop to work properly, the most preferred (or “primary”) language must be the same for the administrator’s user account and a client computer’s root account.
Mac OS X 10.2: Software Update Command Requires DNS
DNS must be available for the “softwareupdate” command-line tool to work. When there is no DNS service, softwareupdate incorrectly reports that software is already up-to-date.
Mac OS X Server 10.2: Server Status Does Not Connect After Changing Language Preference
If you save your Server Status connections in a keychain, the saved connections may not work after changing the preferred language in International preferences (from Japanese to English, for example).
Mac OS X Server 10.2: How to Change Password Server Host to Password Server Client
You can change the status of a server from hosting Password Server service to being a Password Server client.
Mac OS X Server 10.2: How To Change the Grade of Encryption Used With Apache
Learn how to change the grade of encryption used with Apache in Mac OS X Server 10.2. The Cipher Suite directive designates the cryptographic algorithms for data encryption. Examples are DES, IDEA, and RC4.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Tested and Theoretical Maximums (Limits)
The table below lists the tested and theoretical maximums (limits) for services offered by Mac OS X Server 10.3 or later.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Maximum Number of Print Jobs, and How to Change It
Learn what the maximum number of print jobs that may be processed simultaneously is, and how to change or remove the limit by editing a configuration file.
After using the Server Assistant, a port may be misconfigured with IP information intended for a different port.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Server Setup Assistant Doesn’t Work When Date and Time Are Wrong
Server Assistant only works when the date and time settings are correct.
Mac OS X Server 10.2: NetBoot Clients Stop Responding During Startup Due to Image Creation Issue
If you create a NetBoot or Network Installation image while serving active NetBoot clients from the same server, clients may subsequently stop resounding (“hang” or “freeze”) during startup or network installation.
Workgroup Manager: Password Feature “Require a change at next login” Does Not Always Work
The option in Workgroup Manager to “Require a [password] change at next login” does not always work. Learn more about this situation and how to avoid it.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: NetBoot Images Over 2 GB Cause Kernel Panic When Served Via HTTP
If a NetBoot larger than 2 GB is served over HTTP, the NetBoot client may stop responding (“hang” or “freeze”).
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Can’t Add a Third-Party Package to NetBoot Image
Learn how to add a third-party (non-Apple) package to a NetBoot image.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Avoid Spaces and Long Names in Network Home Directory Name, Path
To provide service to all types of clients, the complete pathname of a network home directory must not contain spaces and must not exceed 89 characters. This affects Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) and Network File System (NFS) home directories, for example.
Mac OS X Server 10.2: What to Do When Workgroup Manager Won’t Connect
Learn what to do if the Workgroup Manager application won’t connect to the server with a known-good name and password.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: SMB Print Queue Names Must Not Exceed 15 Characters
To maintain compatibility with the greatest number of Microsoft Windows clients, SMB print queue names must not exceed 15 characters.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Additional LDAP Configuration Parameters
Learn about two LDAPv3 plugin parameters that are not documented in the Open Directory administration guide.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: How To Offer SecurID Authentication With VPN Server
Mac OS X Server VPN service can offer SecurID authentication, but it cannot be set up from within the Server Admin application. Learn how to set it up here.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: Windows User Profile Folder Must Have Proper Permissions
The Windows user profile folder must have proper ownership and permissions for this feature to work properly.
Mac OS X Server 10.3: About Disk Quotas, Home Directory Disk Quotas, and BSD Quotas
Learn about the different ways quotas can be used on Mac OS X Server 10.3 volumes and directories. You can implement one type of quota or a combination, depending on your needs.
If you change your server LDAP directory configuration to Master or Replica, or if you re-Kerberize a service, the creation of duplicate keytab files may cause Kerberos authentication to stop working in some cases. Deleting older keytab files resolves the issue.
Mac OS X 10.3: Some Zones, Workgroups, or SLP Scopes Don’t Appear When Browsing Network
Sometimes, you can’t see all AppleTalk Zones, Windows Workgroups, Windows Domains, or SLP Scopes in the Network Browser. If some devices appear and others don’t, the missing ones may have duplicate names.
Mac OS X 10.3: Slows or Stops Responding While Using VISE Installer
Your computer may slow down or stop responding when you install software that uses the VISE Installer.
Mac OS X 10.3: About Sleep and Windows File Sharing (SMB)
After your computer wakes from sleep, shared disks (or “shares”) from a Microsoft Windows computer or other Windows File Sharing (SMB) server may not be available.
Mac OS X 10.3: Can’t Connect via PPTP With Some Internet Service Providers
PPTP login attempts may fail when using certain Internet service providers. PPTP is the point-to-point tunneling protocol, which may be used as part of a virtual private network (VPN).
Mac OS X Server 10.3: How to Time Delay an Automatic Restart
Learn how to time delay the automatic restart feature of your server. Some peripheral devices require this extra time to initialize and become accessible after a power failure.
Mac OS X 10.3: IP Address Conflict Not Resolved When Connected to a Switch
An IP address conflict may not be resolved during startup if your computer is connected to a switch. You can avoid the issue by changing a configuration file.
iPod Software 1.3.1 Updater for Mac OS X: Information and Download
This document contains information about the iPod Software 1.3.1 Updater for Mac OS X and a link to the software download.
Mac OS X 10.2: “You Have Inserted a Disk Containing…” Alert at Login
Learn about a message that may appear when a user with limited access logs in.
Mac OS X 10.2.7: System Folder Dimmed in Classic Preferences, “No System Folder” Alert
Quit and open System Preferences if your Mac OS 9 System Folder is dimmed in Classic preferences or if a “no System Folder” alert appears..
Mac OS X 10.3 Tip: Use Keyboard Viewer for Key Caps Functions
Learn about Keyboard Viewer, which replaces the Key Caps utility used in earlier Mac OS X versions.
Mac OS X 10.3 Mail: Long Internet URLs in a Message May Not Work
A long address (URL) in a Mac OS X Panther Mail message may not open in your Web browser when you click it.
Final Cut Pro 4: Some TrueType Fonts Don’t Appear
Some TrueType fonts may not appear in the Final Cut Pro 4 text generators.
New Downloadable Apple Software
iSync 1.3 for Mac OS X (Z)
Final Cut Pro QT Render Plug-in for Mac OS X (DE, EN, FR, JA)
New Downloadable Apple Manuals
A manual has been added to this category of manuals:
Apple Federal Smart Card Package Installation and Setup Guide
