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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > 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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