Why is Time Machine trying to backup 35 GB of data every single day when I'm only using 300 GB of my 500 GB HD and I know I have not changed or added that much in the time since my last backup?
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posted by pwb503
on Nov 29, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm planning on getting a Mac Mini with Lion Server. I don't have much experience with security or setup. Point me to some basic articles, sites, or books, please. I'll also take any advice the hivemind might have as well.
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 29, 2012 -
1 answer
We're adding a Mac OS X Lion server to our small business soon. What's reasonable amount to budget for monthly OS X Server support compared to what we pay occasionally now for issues on our workstation-based network that we can't solve ourselves? Are we in for monthly billing shock once a true server gets added? All the details and
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posted by webhund
on Jan 2, 2012 -
1 answer
Hi, I have a new Imac and an older 32 bit Mac Pro with 4 drives in it. I'm trying to find the best way to keep all of the media and files I have on the old drives but I'd like to access them through the new Imac. Is an external multi-bay case the best way to go? Could I turn the old Mac pro into a server? What's the most cost effective solution?
posted by Shanachie
on Aug 10, 2011 -
13 answers
I'd like to use a 2007 Macbook Pro + 2TB FW ext HD as a NAS setup, but the drive keeps falling asleep and slowing and causing video to hiccup. How can I prevent this and get smooth movie playback?
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posted by miomiomio
on Jul 9, 2011 -
5 answers
I want to set up netboot images for my small iMac lab. Should I run Snow Leopard Server on the iMac that I use Apple Remote Desktop on, or should I buy a Mac Mini Server?
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posted by rockindata
on Feb 8, 2011 -
7 answers
I have a media server (a Mac Mini) with several external HDDs hooked up to it. I'd like to transition to a storage solution that will be both tidier and more cheaply/easily upgradable. Challenge: I am very serious about backups and don't trust a system like a Drobo to handle redundancy.
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posted by raygan
on Sep 24, 2010 -
10 answers
Apple server gurus? I have a Mac OSX Snow Leopard server question. How to be able to view a company's externally hosted website from inside the company?
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posted by chairish
on Aug 21, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm looking to move from an XP desktop full of music to a server-based solution but I have no idea where to start! Can anyone give me a hand?
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posted by decrescendo
on Apr 19, 2010 -
13 answers
I'm trying to make my "main computer" my 2 year-old MacBook Pro instead of my home-built desktop. How can I best do this? Does anyone have any dock recommendations for that MacBook Pro?
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posted by decrescendo
on Jan 13, 2010 -
21 answers
At work I'm jumping head first into trying to setup and manage a OS X Server to be used for network load balancing, routing, and possibly netbooting a group of machines. Any tips or help appreciated.
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posted by meowN
on May 31, 2009 -
5 answers
I have a web application that is using php but the files end in html. I'm trying to set it up on a mac (10.5) for testing. Basically trying to run html as php. I've tried a few things including "AddHandler x-mapp-php5 .html .htm" with no luck. Thanks.
posted by mac-way
on Mar 1, 2009 -
6 answers
My friend and I want to be able to work on the same Garageband file on a server somehow.
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posted by crapples
on Feb 11, 2009 -
6 answers
I need help fixing a problem with email on my Macbook. I am trying to get Entourage to play nice with my office's exchange server.
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posted by kdern
on Jan 13, 2009 -
6 answers
Mac printer sharing question regarding driver sharing and printers (not) showing up on the system preferences printer list.
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posted by jmd82
on Dec 11, 2008 -
8 answers
What is the best way to sync folders on a Mac to folders on a PC media server across a network?
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posted by raddevon
on Nov 26, 2008 -
11 answers
Getting some Mac servers and looking for suggestions on backup software.
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posted by jmd82
on Sep 24, 2008 -
10 answers
Windows network admin moving into the world of Macs. Where & what to learn?
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posted by jmd82
on May 30, 2008 -
5 answers
Server/network/IT-Filter? Windows Vista keeps, or more specifically explorer.exe drops my network transfers, how can I fix this or what is the best Explorer replacement? Also, how can I make Windows Server 2008 more useful on the small scale (more inside of course) ...
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posted by cgomez
on Apr 17, 2008 -
4 answers
I've been offered funding to buy a shiny new web server. Now the Chair wants me to give her some specs/costs. How do I go about giving her a ballpark figure?
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posted by media_itoku
on Apr 8, 2008 -
13 answers
I'm having a weird Final Cut Pro issue relating to projects interacting with local and remote media files with authentication on server login.
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posted by joshrholloway
on Mar 13, 2008 -
3 answers
How do you use a single authentication system for different kind of servers, systems, and workstations?
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posted by remi
on Jan 11, 2008 -
6 answers
MacFilter: Just learned how to connect to a shared drive on a server...how do I leave it in the Finder sidebar even after it's been ejected?
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posted by sjuhawk31
on Sep 6, 2007 -
9 answers
Help me recommend XServe to my boss and our client. Please share your personal experience with the XServe hardware and software, particularly the GUI tools for service management.
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posted by odinsdream
on Jun 11, 2007 -
9 answers
Is it possible to configure a Mac OS X Server to route incoming and outgoing traffic via two different interfaces?
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posted by ijoshua
on Apr 26, 2007 -
9 answers
I am looking toward upgrading my website's hardware. I want reliability and easy expansion.
Could migration to a cluster of mac minis be a good solution for a distributed website?
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posted by viiviiviivii
on Aug 25, 2006 -
12 answers
I have a Windows-served website programmed in C# and connected to a SQL database. I'd like to move the whole thing to the Mac.
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posted by thejoshu
on Feb 24, 2006 -
8 answers
Mac OSX Server Backup question: what's the best way to ensure that my small office doesn't lose the data we store on our file server? Right now we use Retrospect with a tape drive, but it's not an ideal solution, because finding stuff on the tape is a huge pain, and the time required to maintain it is lost time. Should we go with a portable external hard drive (someone brings the tapes home just in case of fire or explosion)? Or purchase an off-site solution?
posted by miss tea
on Aug 2, 2005 -
17 answers
