Published at Peachpit Press – 4/27/2007
Using smart cards or similar products can greatly enhance the security of a network and of individual workstations (including portable computers and those used for remote access). Find out what the alternatives are for Mac OS X as well as how to implement these alternatives to static usernames and passwords in your network.
Published at Peachpit Press – 4/20/2007
Macs have never been considered business machines and yet record numbers of small and mid-size businesses are running on Mac OS X today. However, the idea that Macs aren’t up to the needs of business computing is indeed a myth, as illustrated by this list of top business tools that exist for Mac users.
Published at Computerworld – 4/16/2007
Directory services are a fundamental part of any enterprise-caliber computing/server platform and Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server are no exception. This article includes a conceptual introduction to Open Directory, Apple’s native directory services platform, including its basic functions, setup, and how to plan a directory services infrastructure that can support Mac OS X computers as well as other computing platforms, including Windows PCs and Servers.
Published at Peachpit Press – 4/13/2007
So you started your small business with a single Mac and now you’re adding more Macs and more employees. Does that mean you need Mac OS X Server? Get information that helps you decide whether a full-blown Mac server gets you the best bang for your buck or whether other small business solutions will ultimately be more cost-effective.
Published at InformIT – 4/6/2007
Apple’s ads often promote Mac OS X as a much more secure platform than Windows and that sense of security and freedom from viruses, spyware, and network attacks is one of the things that often encourages Windows users to buy a Mac. But is Mac OS X’s greater security real or just marketing? The truth is that it’s a combination of fact and myth. Find out why in this article.
