OS X Server back to OS X Client

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OS X Server back to OS X Client

I've been using the Server app 4.1.3 and OS X 10.10.4 on my MacBook Pro to administer a remote server.

A long story, but I created a new account on this Mac and launched Server. I wasn't paying attention and it went ahead and did the initial setup ON MY MACBOOK PRO (I wanted to connect to the server on my LAN). That's all that's occurred. I haven't done anything else. Now I want to undo it.

Okay, so I'll never do THAT again. But now, WITHOUT RESTORING FROM TIME MACHINE, how can I restore my MacBook Pro to its previous non-server state. What files do I need to remove, what terminal commands do I need to execute.

This question is for those that have done this successfully. I'm looking for practical experience. I can provide my own theoretical solutions.

Thank you.

OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Jul 6, 2015 6:44 AM

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Linc Davis

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Jul 6, 2015 7:12 AM in response to ndipierro

Move the Server application to the Trash. Delete the following items (some may not exist), reboot, then put back Server:

/.ServerBackups
/var/db/.ServerSetupDone
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.serverd.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.servermgr_accounts.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.servermgr_certs.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.servermgr_info.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.servermgrd.plist
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.apple.serverd
/Library/Server

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