install os x server

[couzteau]

i have a regular osx 10.1.3.

can i install the server administration software into my running system?

is there an installer?

[JetwingX]

why?
and

• what kind of comp do you have
• what kind of network will it be on
• how many computers on that network

[JetwingX]

For ten users or less click here ( $500)

For 11 or more click here ( $1,000)

System Requirements

* Macintosh Server G4, Power Mac G4, Power Mac G4 Cube, iMac, Macintosh Server G3, or Power Macintosh G3*
* 128MB RAM; at least 256MB of RAM for high-demand servers running multiple services
* 4GB hard disk
* Automatic hardware restart requires a Macintosh Server G4 or Power Mac G4 released in February 2000 or later. Mac OS X Server does not support upgraded PowerPC processors.

OR

get a comp with everything all set up( $2,800 - $5,000)

[BBenve]

I don't want to be wrong... but the answer i am giving is NO you cannot do that..

OS X and OSX Sever 2 are as similar as different.. this means that the software running on X server 2 requires you to have X server 2 installed... may be there is a hack around... but the answer to your question.. the legal one ..is No you have to format and reinstall X Server 2

[scruffy]

Technically, I'm pretty sure they're the same OS - just like the difference between WinNT workstation and WinNT server is about $1000 and one registry key. So, keep looking, and you might well be able to turn up the answer. Probably one or two config files' difference, really...

[BBenve]

I mean is true they re based on the same Core.. but X server 2 is more different than people might think..isnot just a matter of money... the system is different
But..goood luck

[ksv]

Originally posted by couzteau
i have a regular osx 10.1.3.

can i install the server administration software into my running system?

is there an installer?

Do you mean, to control a Mac OS X server from an other OS X machine? Yes, you can. I think there is an installer on the Mac OS X Server CD.

[StarBuck]

You can install the server admin agent onto a OS X 10.1.3 Client and run it and administrate a remote server with no problems I do it all the time these days.

Unlike ASIP you can edit the shared points as well, this is really handy as this will mount the remote volumes on your desktop.

You can also turn a osx client into a osx server by running this file off of the server install CD "MacOSXServerInstall.mpkg" Apple have a article on the Knowledge base Article ID:106699

Client and Server are the same OS the only difference is the Applications that are installed by the server install and what ports and services are turned on or off depending on which version you are running.

A good example of this is when you install visage you can change the splash logo to os x server on the client mac and dito for the server install.
Have a look

Hope this helps