Apple Mac OS X Server (Administrator’s Guide) - Manual (Page 424)

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m Install the Macintosh Manager server software on the server containing the Mac OS image
that NetBoot client computers will use to start up. Use the same server to store users’
documents and applications.
m Set up workgroup administrator accounts for certain users, such as teachers or technical
staff, then show them how to use Macintosh Manager to manage user accounts and
workgroups.
Setting Up Mac OS 9 or Mac OS 8 Managed Clients
The following steps provide an overview of the initial setup process for managing clients in
Macintosh Manager. Detailed information and tasks related to each part of the process are
contained in other sections of this chapter as indicated by page references.
Step 1: Make sure Macintosh Manager services are available
In the General pane of Server Settings, click the Macintosh Manager service icon. If
Macintosh Manager is available, you will see a globe on the service icon and the first menu
item will be Stop Macintosh Management service. If the first menu item is Start Macintosh
Management Service, choose it to start Macintosh Manager.
Step 2: Log in to Macintosh Manager Admin as an administrator
For instructions, see “Logging In to Macintosh Manager as an Administrator” on page 425.
Step 3: Import user accounts
You can import user accounts from Workgroup Manager or from a text file, and you can use a
template to apply settings. Macintosh Manager provides a Guest User account. You can also
use the All Other Users account to provide access to unimported users.
For more information about working with user accounts, see “Importing User Accounts” on
page 426.
Step 4: Designate a Macintosh Manager administrator
For instructions, see “Designating Administrators” on page 431.
Step 5: Designate workgroup administrators
For instructions, see “Designating Administrators” on page 431.