How do I find instructions/learning info on using OSX server 5

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How do I find instructions/learning info on using OSX server 5

Hi, I'm a photographer. I have several macs: one a late 2012 MacMini running El Capitan that I want to use as a server. I have OSX Server 5.0.15 installed. I'm a complete novice on how to set up and run a server. Is there any information/ instructions (or training info) out there you would recommend for someone like me? When I asked Apple they recommended I put up a question on here as apparently they couldn't direct me to and instructions for OSX Server 5.

Many thanks,

Ben

Mac mini (Late 2012), OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Mar 16, 2016 5:05 PM

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pterobyte

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Mar 23, 2016 1:55 PM in response to Mr Dragon

Hi Ben,

welcome to the server forum.

I'd start here:

https://help.apple.com/serverapp/mac/5.0/

http://krypted.com/guides/el-capitan-server/

Take Control of OS X Server by Charles Edge

https://itun.es/ch/7s8w4.l

https://topicdesk.com/faqs/

HTH,

Alex

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Mr Dragon Author

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Mar 23, 2016 2:15 PM in response to pterobyte

That's great, thanks pterobyte. I presume Take Control of OS X Server by Charles Edge is a good book to purchase for beginners who don't know anything about running a server?

Cheers,

Ben

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pterobyte

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Mar 24, 2016 5:56 PM in response to Mr Dragon

It certainly is a good starting point. Not knowing what your knowledge level is, you are probably best off reading through a sample chapter first using iBooks.

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Mr Dragon Author

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Mar 24, 2016 6:11 PM in response to pterobyte

I'd say I'm a 'medium' user with a Mac: in that I've used them for 15 years as a photographer and know my way around them fairly well on the interface end, but I'm not an 'advanced' user particularly in terms of IT: ie working under the bonnet. I'm a novice when it comes to IT. I'll do what you suggest and have a look at the book. Though I might be back with more questions later on!

Cheers,

B

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