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

I've decided to start off a new thread having initially posted on How to locally sync an iPhone with OS X Mavericks? iCloud is NOT an option.

 

It is clear to me that it is possible to establish syncing locally without going outside one's own home, and without internet access. I am bugged by the fact that the previous service has gone without any user focussed warning, but I am keen to find a way of solving the problem. If you are just frustrated, I'd be grateful if you can keep your annoyance off this thread.

 

My guess is that a CalDav and CardDav server hosted on my own Mac can be set upt to sync with my iPhone (3GS) either on a Computer-to-Computer (ad hoc) network or via my own home LAN. The trouble is I am not network/Apache savvy enough to use it.

 

I am reluctant to fork out an additional amount for the Mavericks server as I don't have any other foreseeable need for it, but Mavericks comes with Apache pre-loaded and there is a very light, simple and free open source CalDav and CardDav server in Baïkal. The trouble is I am not apache/network savvy enough to make use of it, and basically I am stumbling along in the near dark with terminal.

 

There are some good resources for setting up Apache and for setting up Virtual Hosts which would host my personal 'cloud', and Baïkal also comes with setup guides as well. The trouble is, I don't quite have enough knowledge to marry the two together. Is there anyone contributing to or watching this thread who has the know-how to do a proper step by step guide for running Baïkal on Apache as installed in the Mavericks OS, and setting up a local 'cloud'.

 

AFAICT the problem with the resources I have found is that the Apache stuff I've found doesn't particularly focus on running Baïkal, and the Baïkal documentation is not specific to Apache on Mavericks. Is there anyone out there who can give me some help with this?

 

Can anyone help - please?

OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Nov 11, 2013 12:50 PM

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I have now got local syncing up and running with CalDAV and CardDAV servers on my own MacBook running Mavericks without needing internet access to enable syncing using a combination of Barney-15E's tutorial together with some adjustments for my own specific situation which I have posted on the other thread. My only outstanding problem is this:

     I have some contacts and calendars which are synced through Google for others to access. Previously all this 'public' syncing was handled by my laptop, and my phone was then kept in sync with my laptop via Sync Services, which could be done even when I had no internet access. Now, however, as far as I can tell, those contacts and calendars which need to be publicly synced can only be kept in sync between my laptop and iPhone when I have internet access. Ideally I would choose to do all my syncing between phone and laptop on a local basis and then let my laptop keep the public contacts and calendars up to date when I have internet access. As far as I can see this can't be done when the local syncing goes through the CalDAV/CardDAV server method since calendars and contacts can only be answerable to one server. Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve this? Does it need a separate thread?

Posted on Nov 28, 2013 7:51 AM

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  • by petermac87,

    petermac87 petermac87 Nov 18, 2013 2:38 AM in response to appid
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    Nov 18, 2013 2:38 AM in response to appid

    OSX 10.9 is Mavericks.

     

    Pete

  • by veda1,

    veda1 veda1 Nov 19, 2013 7:23 AM in response to iTonimerlot
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    Nov 19, 2013 7:23 AM in response to iTonimerlot

    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?

  • by handsOFFmydata,

    handsOFFmydata handsOFFmydata Nov 19, 2013 11:18 AM in response to James Richards
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    Nov 19, 2013 11:18 AM in response to James Richards

    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.

    Nov 19, 2013 12:38 PM    (in response to Gerrit7) 

     

    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

  • by handsOFFmydata,

    handsOFFmydata handsOFFmydata Nov 19, 2013 11:26 AM in response to veda1
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    Nov 19, 2013 11:26 AM in response to veda1

    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.

  • by iTonimerlot,

    iTonimerlot iTonimerlot Nov 19, 2013 4:51 PM in response to veda1
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    Nov 19, 2013 4:51 PM in response to veda1

    @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.

  • by handsOFFmydata,

    handsOFFmydata handsOFFmydata Nov 19, 2013 6:14 PM in response to iTonimerlot
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    Nov 19, 2013 6:14 PM in response to iTonimerlot

    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.

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Nov 19, 2013 6:16 PM in response to handsOFFmydata
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    Nov 19, 2013 6:16 PM in response to handsOFFmydata

    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.

  • by veda1,

    veda1 veda1 Nov 19, 2013 6:39 PM in response to iTonimerlot
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    Nov 19, 2013 6:39 PM in response to iTonimerlot

    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

  • by handsOFFmydata,

    handsOFFmydata handsOFFmydata Nov 19, 2013 7:24 PM in response to Barney-15E
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    Nov 19, 2013 7:24 PM in response to Barney-15E

    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.

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Nov 19, 2013 7:21 PM in response to handsOFFmydata
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    Nov 19, 2013 7:21 PM in response to handsOFFmydata

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

  • by handsOFFmydata,

    handsOFFmydata handsOFFmydata Nov 19, 2013 7:29 PM in response to Barney-15E
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    Nov 19, 2013 7:29 PM in response to Barney-15E

    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 ...

  • by Barney-15E,Helpful

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Nov 25, 2013 6:37 PM in response to James Richards
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    Nov 25, 2013 6:37 PM in response to James Richards

    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

  • by handsOFFmydata,

    handsOFFmydata handsOFFmydata Nov 25, 2013 7:18 PM in response to Barney-15E
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    Nov 25, 2013 7:18 PM in response to Barney-15E

    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!

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Nov 25, 2013 7:21 PM in response to handsOFFmydata
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    Nov 25, 2013 7:21 PM in response to handsOFFmydata

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

  • by DiederikStaay,

    DiederikStaay DiederikStaay Nov 26, 2013 4:17 PM in response to Barney-15E
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    Nov 26, 2013 4:17 PM in response to Barney-15E

    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.

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