How do I setup CalDav and CardDav servers on my Mac to enable local 'cloud' syncing in Mavericks

You say that you can sync with a Wi-Fi network between the iMac and iPhone. Is the network created with the option Internet Sharing found in the Sharing preference pane? Does the syncing stay local? Or does it go through the internet outside the house?

Some update about local sync prospect from another discussion ...

Check the Eltima blog link below ...

Arnorf

Re: How to locally sync an iPhone with OS X Mavericks? iCloud is NOT an option.

Eltima are announcing the imminent release of a WiFi Calendar and Contacts Sync solution for Mavericks that doesn't use iCloud. 😁

http://blog.eltima.com/2013/11/syncmate-5-is-coming-this-winter.html

First, you have to have OSX 10.9 Server running either on your personal computer or on a dedicated server somewhere on your local network providing iCloud service locally.

Second, you have to set WiFi connection between your computer or server running iCloud and your idevices … you set it via WiFi setup on your idevice or network setup on your computer.

@veda1

-- Is the network created with the option Internet Sharing found in the Sharing preference pane?

> No, is not "Internet Sharing found in the Sharing preference", is "creates network..." from WiFI icon in the menu bar.

> Or by existing WiFi network, or mixed cable / WiFi.

-- Does the syncing stay local? Or does it go through the internet outside the house?

> Internet is not necessary.

@handsOFFmydata

-- First, you have to have OSX 10.9 Server running...

> OSX Server is not necessary if you use Baïkal o MAMP+Baïkal.

PS: Sorry for my GooglEnglish.

I know that ... see the first page of this discussion.

Nevertheless, one has to have some "server" for CalDAV and CardDAV sync functions to work. The OSX 10.9 Server seems to be the easiest to set … that was my point in the example.

Nevertheless, one has to have some "server" for CalDAV and CardDAV sync functions to work.

What do you consider to be a "server?"

A server does not have to be a dedicated box sitting in a rack in a dark, climate controlled room. The Mac you are currently using could be a server as I documented on the other thread James linked to. Even a cheap winbox or linbox setup would likely work.

Thanks iTonimerlot. I don't seem to be able to properly connect my iPhone to my Mac using the "Create Network" option (ad hoc?). The iPhone sees the network but when I select it I get this message:

"(the network)" is Not Connected to the Internet

Are you sure you want to use this network?

I say "yes" but the iPhone don't get the wireless icon in the upper left corner. I did some research and other people seem to have this problem. Any solution to this?

runnning iOS 7.0.4 and OS 10.8.5 on a MacBook Pro

A "server" ... whatever appropriate for the job and convenient for the end user, be it dedicated box or personal laptop … I am sure you knew it already.

For me, my personal laptop is a desired "server" … lugging a server box on the job site just to sync the calendars and contacts is a nonsense ... this was also addressed in my previous posts.

I've got it pretty much figured out. I wasn't sure you had, even with your previous posts.

Just FYI ... from my first post in this discussion ...

This would involve using own web server on a networked computer, or on a personal computer, and installing ownCloud (mentioned before) to synchronize contacts/calendars and more.

Let's get back on topic ... 😉

I just created a User Tip to show how to set up Baïkal Server using SSL on your home Mac.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6311

Well done ... I just had a peek, and although seems that you are still editing it, the instructions look good and are well organized.

Thank you!

I was just adding a sentence noting where the data is stored.

Ah Barney, You seem to be the star I was hoping to find here 🙂 I'm probably the non technical mind you were thinking of when writing your comprehensive manual to set things up. Many thanks!

Currently in China (where not all software seems to do what we may expect) so I'll have a go at it when back home in December.

In the meantime, slightly off topic perhaps, but important for me at the moment: Whenever I double click on a .md file (like install.md in the Baïkal folder), a little used application (MuseScore) on my Mac loads. I'd like to change the behaviour for .md files but which application in the Baïkal folder or elsewhere should I point it towards? The 'Open with...' menu doesn't give me any other options then 'Apple Store' and 'Other...' At a bit of a loss here.

I'd like to change the behaviour for .md files but which application in the Baïkal folder or elsewhere should I point it towards? The 'Open with...' menu doesn't give me any other options then 'Apple Store' and 'Other...' At a bit of a loss here.

Get Info (cmd-i) on a file that has the extension you wish to change (i.e. INSTALL.md).

In the Open With section, set the application you want to open that file with in the popup menu.

Click the Change All button.

If you only want to set one particular file of that type, don't click the Change All. This can be handy with PDFs that won't open correctly in Preview, but you'd prefer to open all other sin Preview. You can set that one to open with Adobe Reader, and all the rest will still open with Preview.