Alongside the release of Mac OS X Lion, Apple has made Mac OS X Server, a set of applications that turn your Lion installation into powerful server, available from the Mac App Store.
Lion Server is the next generation of Apple's award-winning server software. Designed for OS X and iOS devices, Lion Server makes it easy to share files, schedule meetings, synchronize contacts, host your own website, publish wikis, distribute podcasts, remotely access your network, and more. Mac OS X Server is now a set of applications you can purchase right from the Mac App Store. Anyone can quickly and easily turn a Mac running Lion into a server that's perfect for home offices, businesses, schools, and hobbyists alike.
File Sharing
File sharing for Mac, PC, and iPad
Standards-based AFP, SMB, and WebDAV file services
Flexible file permissions
Spotlight searching
Mail Services
Standards-based SMTP, IMAP, and POP server
Push notifications
SSL encryption
Adaptive junk mail filtering
Virus detection and quarantine
Webmail with email rules and vacation messages
iCal Server
Share calendars, schedule meetings and events, and book conference rooms
Standards-based CalDAV server for access from Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC
View availability with free/busy lookups
Email invitations and notifications
Push notifications
Address Book Server
Synchronize contacts with Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Allow multiple users to access and update contacts
Standards-based CardDAV server
Push notifications
Profile Manager
Configuration and management for OS X Lion and iOS
Over-the-air enrollment
Mobile device management
Web-based administration console
Self-service user portal for clearing passcodes, remote lock and wipe
iChat Server
Secure encrypted instant messaging for your organization
Persistent chat rooms
Store-and-forward for sending messages to buddies who are offline
Server-to-server federation
Works with iChat audio and video conferencing
Wiki Server
Point-and-click page editor to change formatting and insert images, movies, and attachments
Access controls
Tags and comments
Revision history
Document sharing
Quick Look previews
Email notifications
Podcasting
Capture audio and video, record onscreen actions, and publish content
Publish QuickTime audio and video formats, PDFs, and ePub documents
Automatic RSS feed generation
Media library and file management using Podcast Publisher
Virtual Private Network
Highly secure remote access for your network services
Encrypted VPN connections for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC
Time Machine
Provide a backup destination for Mac computers on your network
Deliver backup support for OS X Lion and Snow Leopard systems
Xsan
Block-level SAN file sharing with concurrent read/write access
Xsan volume hosting and configuration
Volume management, storage pools, striping, and volume mapping
Real-time monitoring, graphs, and event notifications
Metadata controller failover and file system journaling
Server App
Local or remote setup
User and groups settings
Real-time graphs of server usage and activity
You can purchase OS X Lion Server from the App Store for $49.99.
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Lion Server is the next generation of Apple's award-winning server software. Designed for OS X and iOS devices, Lion Server makes it easy to share files, schedule meetings, synchronize contacts, host your own website, publish wikis, distribute podcasts, remotely access your network, and more. Mac OS X Server is now a set of applications you can purchase right from the Mac App Store. Anyone can quickly and easily turn a Mac running Lion into a server that's perfect for home offices, businesses, schools, and hobbyists alike.
File Sharing
File sharing for Mac, PC, and iPad
Standards-based AFP, SMB, and WebDAV file services
Flexible file permissions
Spotlight searching
Mail Services
Standards-based SMTP, IMAP, and POP server
Push notifications
SSL encryption
Adaptive junk mail filtering
Virus detection and quarantine
Webmail with email rules and vacation messages
iCal Server
Share calendars, schedule meetings and events, and book conference rooms
Standards-based CalDAV server for access from Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC
View availability with free/busy lookups
Email invitations and notifications
Push notifications
Address Book Server
Synchronize contacts with Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Allow multiple users to access and update contacts
Standards-based CardDAV server
Push notifications
Profile Manager
Configuration and management for OS X Lion and iOS
Over-the-air enrollment
Mobile device management
Web-based administration console
Self-service user portal for clearing passcodes, remote lock and wipe
iChat Server
Secure encrypted instant messaging for your organization
Persistent chat rooms
Store-and-forward for sending messages to buddies who are offline
Server-to-server federation
Works with iChat audio and video conferencing
Wiki Server
Point-and-click page editor to change formatting and insert images, movies, and attachments
Access controls
Tags and comments
Revision history
Document sharing
Quick Look previews
Email notifications
Podcasting
Capture audio and video, record onscreen actions, and publish content
Publish QuickTime audio and video formats, PDFs, and ePub documents
Automatic RSS feed generation
Media library and file management using Podcast Publisher
Virtual Private Network
Highly secure remote access for your network services
Encrypted VPN connections for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and PC
Time Machine
Provide a backup destination for Mac computers on your network
Deliver backup support for OS X Lion and Snow Leopard systems
Xsan
Block-level SAN file sharing with concurrent read/write access
Xsan volume hosting and configuration
Volume management, storage pools, striping, and volume mapping
Real-time monitoring, graphs, and event notifications
Metadata controller failover and file system journaling
Server App
Local or remote setup
User and groups settings
Real-time graphs of server usage and activity
You can purchase OS X Lion Server from the App Store for $49.99.
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