Apple Mac OS X Server (Administrator’s Guide) - Manual (Page 267)

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Client Management: Mac OS X
Workgroup Manager provides network administrators with a centralized method of managing
Mac OS X workstations, controlling access to software and removable media, and providing a
consistent, personalized experience for users at different levels, whether they are beginners
in a classroom or advanced users in an office. Mac OS X Server saves user documents and
preferences in a home directory, so your users can access their files from any Mac on your
network. Using Workgroup Manager, you can create user accounts, and then set up groups to
provide convenient and efficient access to resources. You can also use account settings and
managed preferences to allow more or less flexibility to suit the level of administrative
control you want or need.
User management is the result of combining a user’s individual settings and preferences,
plus settings and preferences for the workgroup and computer he or she is using. The term
managed client refers to a user, group, or computer whose access privileges and/or
preferences are under administrative control. Managing clients gives you control over user
access to applications, removable media, printers, computers, and system resources.
Computers
and
desktops
Client Management
Applications,
folders
and files
Printers
and
volumes
Users & Groups