Published at Computerworld – 9/30/2007
Part two of this series looking at Mac OS X Server’s NetBoot service, covers how to create and manage NetBoot and NetInstall images. Whether you want to create generic images from a Mac OS X install DVD or fully configured systems, this article has you covered. Along the way, it also discusses load balancing and some serious issues with recent Mac OS X releases.
Published at Peachpit Press – 9/24/2007
After all the hype, the price cut, and waiting to see if the iPhone really is all it seems, you’ve decided to buy one. This article (the first in a three part series of tips for for new iPhone owners), helps you know what to expect when purchasing and activating an iPhone through iTunes.
Published at Computerworld – 9/21/2007
Anyone who’s used an iPhone will tell you that it embodies a sense of very cool futuristic technology. The combination of style, ingenious interface, and all around function has made the iPhone one of the most successful mobile devices in history. There is, however, plenty of room for new features and improvements. So, here’s my list of the top 15 things Apple can do to make the next generation of iPhones even better.
Published at Computerworld – 9/17/2007
iWork ’08 is the first version of Apple’s inexpensive office suite that can truly compete with Microsoft Office (thanks to the addition of Numbers, the first spreadsheet application that can be described as “cool”). Packed with value, aimed at enabling creative collaboration, and perfect for consumers, iWork is a compelling product. That said, some users may not find it to be a perfect Office replacement. Find out all the details in this review.
Published at Computerworld – 9/11/2007
Mac OS X Server’s NetBoot technology allows many Macs to boot from a single disk image hosted on a server, creating many identical configurations that can be updated simply updating the disk image. NetBoot’s companion, NetInstall, also allows Macs to boot from a server and then deploy complete Mac OS X installations onto their hard drives without the need for user intervention. Both technologies offer amazing opportunities to systems administrators. In part one of this two part series, find out how the NetBoot process actually works as well as how to configure the NetBoot service on Mac OS X Server.
