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Integrating Macs into Windows Networks

Name: Integrating Macs into Windows Networks
Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9780071713030

by Guy Hart-Davis

August 2010

Intermediate to advanced

432 pages

10h 16m

English

McGraw-Hill

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Planning Your Mac Rollout
Choosing Who Gets a MacChoosing Suitable Macs for Your StaffChoosing Macs for Desktop UsersChoosing Macs for Mobile UsersChoosing Which Version of Mac OS X to UseDeciding How to Manage the Macs on the NetworkUse Active Directory Authentication and Network Home Folders OnlyManage the Macs Through Active DirectoryManage the Macs Through Mac OS X Server
2 Connecting the Macs to the Network and Active Directory
Creating User Accounts for the Mac UsersCreating Computer Accounts for the MacsMaking the Physical Connection to the NetworkConnecting a Mac via EthernetConnecting a Mac to a Wireless NetworkBinding a Mac to Active DirectoryPerforming the BindingChoosing Advanced Options for Binding a Mac to Active DirectoryChanging the Mac’s Search Policy for Active DirectoryTesting the Active Directory Binding with the id CommandTesting the Active Directory Binding with the dscl CommandTroubleshooting the “Invalid Domain” Error Message when Binding to Active Directory
3 Binding a Mac OS X Server to Manage Macs via a “Magic Triangle”
Installing Mac OS X Server on a MacChoosing Which Disk to Install Mac OS X Server OnCustomizing the InstallationPerforming the Initial ConfigurationUpdating Your Server with the Latest FixesBinding the Mac Server to the NetworkTurning On the Open Directory ServiceTurning Your Mac Server into a Standalone Directory ServerBinding the Mac OS X Server to Active DirectoryTurning Your Mac Server into an Open Directory Master ServerDisabling Kerberos on Your Open Directory MasterJoining the Mac Server to the Active Directory Kerberos RealmSetting Your Mac Clients to Connect to Open Directory and Active DirectorySetting Up Open Directory Groups for Managing Your MacsCreating an Open Directory GroupAdding a Test Managed PreferenceTesting the Managed Preference for the GroupRemoving the Managed Preference

4 Extending Active Directory to Handle Mac Clients Natively
Understanding the Essentials of Extending the Active Directory SchemaUnderstanding the Limitations of a Straightforward BindWhy Do You Need to Extend the Schema?Storing Mac OS X Data in Active DirectoryUnderstanding How the Process of Extending the Schema WorksGetting Ready to Extend the SchemaWindows ServerMac ServerMac ClientWindows PCGetting the Schema Extensions You NeedEditing the LDIF File to Make It RightDouble-Checking the LDIF FileApplying the Schema Extensions to Active DirectoryTurning Workgroup Manager on to Active DirectoryApplying Test Policy to Users and GroupsChecking That Your Test Policy WorksCreating a Computer ListIndexing the macAddress Attribute to Speed Up Active Directory Searches
5 Giving Your Macs Safe Access to the Internet
Establishing Basic Internet ConnectivityChecking for Internet ConnectivityChecking Which DNS Server the Mac Is UsingRestraining Mac Clients with Proxy ServersUsing Policy to Set Macs to Use a Proxy ServerManually Setting a Mac to Use a Proxy ServerChecking That Proxying Is WorkingProtecting Macs Against Viruses and Malware
6 Connecting Macs to Microsoft Exchange
Creating a Mailbox for a Mac User in ExchangeConnecting Mac OS X Mail to ExchangeChoosing Mail Account SettingsChoosing Account Information SettingsChoosing Mailbox Behaviors SettingsChoosing Advanced SettingsSaving the Changes to the Mail SettingsTurning Off Mail’s Junk Mail FilteringUsing iCal and Address Book with ExchangeUsing iCal with ExchangeUsing Address Book with Exchange
7 Providing Home Folders and File Services to Macs
Providing Home Folders for Mac UsersUnderstanding Local Home Folders and When to Use ThemUnderstanding Network Home Folders and When to Use ThemUnderstanding Mobile Accounts and Portable Home Directories—and When to Use ThemHosting Network Home Folders on Mac OS X with a Magic TriangleConnecting Macs to Network FoldersSetting Up a Network Folder on Windows ServerSetting Up a Network Folder on Mac OS X ServerConnecting Mac Users to Network Folders
8 Setting Up Printing on Macs
Understanding Your Options for Printing from MacsUnderstanding How Printing Works for Networked MacsThe Role of the PDF in Mac PrintingWhat PostScript Printer Description Files Do and Where You Get ThemHow CUPS Uses Filters to Convert Print JobsHow Windows Controls Access to the Print QueuesPutting Printing Essentials in PlaceDeploying Printers for Mac UsersSetting Up Print And Document Services as NeededGetting the Printer Drivers onto the MacsSetting Up the Printers on Your MacsAdding Printers by Using PolicyAdding Printers to Your Macs ManuallyManaging Print Jobs on Your PrintersGiving Your Printer Users Single Sign-On for Printers
9 Installing and Updating Software
Keeping Your Macs’ Software Up to DateUnderstanding the Options for Getting Software UpdatesSetting Up a Mac to Receive Software Updates the Regular WaySetting Your Mac OS X Server to Provide Software UpdatesSetting a Client Mac to Download Updates from Your Update ServerInstalling the UpdatesInstalling Applications on Your Client Macs Before DeploymentUnderstanding Your Options for Installing Applications Before DeploymentSetting Up a Mac ManuallySetting Up a Mac Using a Disk ImageCreating Your Own Package FilesSaving Your Package Description DocumentSetting the Title and Options for the Package Description DocumentAdding Files to the Package Description DocumentSetting Options for the ChoiceSetting Options for the PackageBuilding the Package FileInstalling Applications on Your Client Macs After DeploymentDeploying Applications Through Screen SharingDeploying Applications Through Apple Remote DesktopControlling the Applications and Widgets a User Can RunGetting Ready to Restrict the Applications and WidgetsRestricting the Applications the User Can RunChoosing Which Widgets the User Can RunChoosing Whether the User Can Run Front Row
10 Run Windows Programs on Macs
Understanding the Options for Running Windows Programs on MacsRunning Windows Programs Using Remote Desktop ConnectionSetting Up Remote Desktop Services for MacsInstalling Remote Desktop Connection on the MacConnecting via Remote Desktop ConnectionRunning Windows Programs Using a Virtual MachineChoosing a Virtual-Machine ApplicationInstalling the Virtual-Machine ApplicationCreating a Virtual MachineRunning Windows Programs Using Boot CampUnderstanding the Process of Setting Up Boot CampUsing Boot Camp Assistant to Create a New PartitionInstalling the Mac Hardware DriversInstalling Antivirus SoftwareUpdating Windows with the Latest Service Pack and PatchesInstalling the Programs You NeedReturning to Mac OS X from Windows
11 Providing Remote Access for and to Macs
Giving Mac Users Access to Your Windows VPNAdding a Mac OS X Server VPN to Your Windows NetworkTurning On the VPN ServiceConfiguring the VPN ServiceStarting the VPNSetting Up the VPN Connection on the MacsSetting a Client Mac to Connect to the VPNChoosing Advanced VPN SettingsConnecting a Mac to a VPNAllowing Remote Access to Macs on the NetworkGiving a Mac a Public IP AddressRouting Particular Ports to a MacConnecting Using Back To My Mac
12 Backing Up and Restoring Macs
Planning How You Will Back Up Mac Users’ FilesBacking Up Your Macs with Time MachineBacking Up a Standalone Mac with Time MachineBacking Up Macs and a Mac Server with Time MachineRecovering Data Using Time MachineRecovering the Server Using InstallerBacking Up Macs with Third-Party Backup Software
13 Recovering from Disasters on Macs
Dealing with Hangs and LockupsDealing with Application HangsDealing with LockupsRepairing Permissions ErrorsVerifying Disk Permissions to See If There’s an ErrorRepair Errors in Disk PermissionsRepairing Disk ErrorsVerifying a Disk to See If It Contains ErrorsRepairing Disk ErrorsForcing a Disk Check and Repair with Safe ModeFixing Problems with fsckReinstalling Mac OS X
14 Adding Macs to Small Windows Networks
Connecting the Macs to the NetworkConfiguring an Ethernet ConnectionConfiguring a Wireless ConnectionSharing an Internet ConnectionSharing an Internet Connection via a Router Connected to the NetworkSharing an Internet Connection Connected Directly to a ComputerSharing PrintersSetting a Windows PC to Share a PrinterConnecting a Windows PC to a Printer Shared by a PCConnecting a Windows PC to a Printer Shared by a MacSetting a Mac to Share a PrinterConnecting a Mac to a Shared PrinterSharing a FolderSetting a Windows PC to Share a FolderSetting a Mac to Share a FolderConnecting a PC to a Shared FolderConnecting a Mac to a Shared Folder
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Overview

Integrate Macs seamlessly into your Windows network

These days, almost every Windows network must include Macs--and not just as second-class citizens with limited connectivity, but as full members of the network. Covering Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows Server 2008 R2, Integrating Macs into Windows Networks shows you how to incorporate Macs quickly and easily into your Windows Server network. You'll learn how to plan your Mac rollout, choose the best way of managing Macs, add Macs to the network seamlessly, and keep them secure and running smoothly.

Select the right Macs for your organization's needs
Make the physical connection to the network via Ethernet or AirPort
Choose between extending Active Directory to handle Macs or building a "magic triangle" with Mac OS X Server
Use proxy servers to give Macs safe internet access
Connect Mac clients to Microsoft Exchange for e-mail and calendaring
Provide Mac users with network home or mobile home folders
Set up Macs to print to your Windows network printers
Install software on Macs automatically both before and after deployment
Run Windows programs on Macs using Boot Camp, virtual machines, or both
Allow Mac users remote access to the network via virtual private networking
Back up and restore data, and troubleshoot Mac hardware and software problems

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