Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard, the latest release of Apple's UNIX server operating system, makes it easy for small businesses, workgroups, and enterprises to take full advantage of the benefits of a server. With Mac OS X Server, employees can effortlessly share files, schedule meetings and events, exchange instantmessages, send and receive mail on the Internet, access the organization's networkremotely, publish podcasts, and host websites, wikis, and blogs. Mac OS X Server is available in 10-client and Unlimited-client editions. Client restrictions apply only to simultaneous file-sharing services for Mac and PC clients.
Features
The world's easiest server
Leopard Server represents the biggest improvement to the server operating system since Mac OS X Server was launched, with full UNIX conformance, native 64-bit server applications, and enhancements to support the latest generation of multi-core Intel processors.
No IT department required.
Its now simpler than ever to set up and configure your server. Using the new Server Preferences application, you can quickly manage users and groups on the server and easily set up your key services everything from file sharing and calendaring to virtual private networking and backup for network clients with Time Machine.
Now taking appointments
With the first calendar server for Mac OS X Server, it's easy for users to check
schedules, arrange meetings, and reserve resources. iCal Server is built on the
open standard CalDAV protocol for integration with leading calendaring applications
such as iCal in Mac OS X Leopard.
Collaboration for teams
Groups can collaborate on projects through their own wiki-powered intranet site, complete with a group calendar, blog, and mailing list. With just a few clicks, they can create and edit wiki pages, tag and cross-reference material, upload files and images, add comments, and search content.
Less work, more play
Now users can capture, encode, publish, and distribute podcasts for employee training, lectures, or whatever audio or video podcasts your organization requires. Podcast Producer simplifies production of podcasts for playback in iTunes or on an iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.