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I just recieved a new Mac Mini Server. I have connected it to a timecapsule. I have already reserved the DHCP and still unable to screen share. I know it is connected with the IP reserved becasue I can see it when using the Network Utility app. Everytime I go to "Connect to server" it fails. Is it not possible to setup the mini without a monitor, keyboard, or mouse anymore?
Mac mini, OS X Server, 8gb ram
Hi,
Try following these instructions to enable screen sharing on the Mac OS X sharing system preference:
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-enable-screen-sharing-on-mac-os-x-s now-leop.html
You can (and I do) run mac mini servers headless.
Are you trying to connect to the mac mini server from outside of your local network (like from across the internet)?
Here are some other options that should work in that instance.
http://mac.tutsplus.com/tutorials/productivity/screen-sharing-on-the-mac/
Good luck!
-TigerKR
The mini is straight out of the box. I did some initial leg on my network work to reserve the IP address using the ethernet mac address. I have tripled checked the mac address. The mini is connected to my network using an ethernet cable on my Timecapsule and should allow me to screen share. I can't even get to the username and password prompt.
I have 4 other iMacs on my network and am able to screen share, but physically had to set them to screen share as your links describe. I know how to do all that. I am trying to set this server up without a monitor or keyboard. I have done so in the past using the "root" and "seiral number" as the username and password and it worked great. I'm just curious if Mountain Lion no longer supports that because I have quadruple checked this system and can't figure out how to do it without setting up a monitor and keyboard.
The mini might have 3 mac addresses, bluetooth, wifi, and ethernet. You may want to make sure you're using the ethernet mac address and not the wifi mac address (common mistake).
Here's how to make sure you've got the ethernet mac address:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2184195
Also, here's a tip:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4253875
Also, is your mini set to sleep? It may not wake from sleep for network access. You may have to set the system to never sleep in the energy system preference.
Already went through all that. Not sure what is different about the 2012 model versus the mid 2011 model but it would not let me log on no matter what I tried.
I ultimately hooked the mini up to a monitor. Instead of getting the "select a language" screen, the first screen was asking for connection to a keyboard and mouse. It would not do anything else until I did. Weird. . . Just aggravating you can't screen share straight out the box like you could in mid 2011.
Thanks for ya'lls input! It is greatly appreciated.
Hmm… I've heard that you may need to have a mouse plugged in 24/7, but not a keyboard.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4246224?answerId=20958042022#20958042022
Looks like you need a mouse...
My inquiring mind wants know why they did away with SUCH a useful tool? 😕
Even with the mouse connected I also needed the keyboard. It stayed on the connect keyboard screen until I did. Once the keyboard and mouse was connected I was able to finish setting up the server. One day wasted. Wish I would of know this from the get go.
How do I remote into OS X Server?
