Apple Computer, Inc. has today announced Mac OS X Server, the Company`s new server operating system, which combines the proven strength of Unix with the simplicity of Macintosh. Mac OS X is built on the high-performance Mach microkernel and BSD 4.4, and includes the Apache HTTP web server and WebObjects application server.
"Mac OS X Server is Apple`s first modern server operating system, and gets Apple started down an important road," said Steve Jobs, Apple`s interim CEO. "Our customers can now get a standards-based Internet server for under $5,000 that is faster than other servers costing several times as much."
Coupled with the new Power Macintosh G3 line announced today, Mac OS X Server delivers affordable server solutions for Apple`s Internet publishing, web application development, print publishing and education customers. Key Mac OS X Server features include:
A modern foundation, based on Mach and BSD 4.4, which provides performance and stability through full pre-emptive multitasking, protected memory and advanced virtual memory.
Apache 1.3.3, the HTTP server used by over half the websites on the Internet, which scales from workgroups to Internet sites capable of handling millions of hits per day. Apache leverages the power of open-source development to deliver a feature-rich web serving solution.
WebObjects 4, Apple`s market-leading application server platform for development and deployment of high-performance, large-scale Internet and intranet applications. With major advances in ease of application development, performance and Java functionality, WebObjects 4 is a milestone release, and now supports Power Macintosh G3 systems in addition to Unix and Windows NT platforms.
NetBoot, a new feature which allows a network of Macs to be booted and configured from a single server, making network administration as easy as running a single Mac. With NetBoot, all Macs on a network share the same base system and applications stored on the server. NetBoot enables full control of user access, allowing users to securely access their own applications, documents and personal desktop preferences from any Macintosh on the network.
Scalable Apple file services capable of supporting over 1,000 users and thousands of open files. Users can access files from any AppleShare client over TCP/IP or AppleTalk network protocols, and user and group information can be shared among multiple servers. Additionally, all file server operations may be managed remotely using web-based remote administration tools.
System Requirements, Pricing & Availability
Mac OS X Server supports all Power Macintosh G3 or Macintosh Server G3 systems, and is optimised for Apple`s new line of Power Macintosh G3s. Mac OS X Server requires 64MB of RAM, 1GB hard drive and a CD-ROM drive. Mac OS X Server is expected to ship in South Africa early in 1999. Pricing will be available locally shortly.
Mac OS X Server will also be available pre-configured on a Power Macintosh Server. This system includes: PowerPC G3 at 400MHz and 1MB level 2 backside cache; 256MB DRAM; ATI RAGE 128 with 16MB Video SDRAM; 2 x 9GB Ultra 2 SCSI 10,000rpm hard drives; 24x-speed CD-ROM drive (maximum); USB; and, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.
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