Apple Mac OS X Server v10.3 User Manual

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There are two types of users with the authority to use the management tool: administrator users
(which are members of the

appserveradm

group) and monitor users (which are members of the

appserverusr

group). The user defined while configuring Mac OS X Server for the first time is added

to the

appserveradm

group.

Note:

The management tool allows only registered users to manage, configure, or monitor application

servers. If you enter the name of a registered user in the Username text field but enter an incorrect
password in the Password text field, you can only monitor the application server. Also, only members
of

appserveradm

and

appserverusr

can launch the management tool.

To authorize another user to manage application servers with the management tool, execute the
following command in the command line, and restart your computer:

$ sudo /usr/bin/dscl . -create Groups/appserveradm GroupMembership

If you need to authorize a user to only monitor application servers with the management tool, execute
the following command, and restart the computer:

$ sudo /usr/bin/dscl . -create Groups/appserverusr GroupMembership

You can also use NetInfo Manager to add users to the

appserveradm

and

appserverusr

groups:

Launch NetInfo Manager, located in

/Applications/Utilities

If the lock in the bottom-left corner of the window is locked, click it and authenticate yourself
and the server’s administrator.

In the “/” column, select “groups.” Then select the appropriate group in the “groups” column.

In the Properties list, select “users” and choose Directory > New Value.

Logging In to the Management Tool

C H A P T E R 4

Administering Application Servers