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Apple Mac mini Server (Mid 2010) User Manual

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Chapter 1

Ready, Set Up, Go

Step 5:

Press the power (®) button on the back to turn on your Mac mini.

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HDMI

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Step 6:

Configure your Mac mini with Mac OS X Server Assistant.

The first time you turn on your Mac mini, Mac OS X Server Assistant asks for some
basic information that Mac OS X Server needs in order to start up and connect to the
network. Be ready to provide the following information the first time you turn on your
Mac mini:

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A server administrator account name and password

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Your Mac OS X Server software serial number

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Detailed network settings, including IP address, subnet mask, and DNS servers