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Chapter 16. Using Mac OS X as a ServerWhile most people think of Mac OS X as a client system only, you can also run Mac OS X as a server. If you need Apple's advanced administration tools, you could purchase and use Mac OS X Server (http://www.apple.com/server/macosx), but if you're comfortable with the command line, the client version can easily run as a server. The following services that power the Sharing preference panel are based on the same servers that provide the foundation for everything from private networks to the Internet:
However, the System Preferences are limited in what they will let you do. To unleash the full power of Mac OS X as a server, you'll need to install your own administrative tools or edit the configuration files by hand. Once you've unleashed the server lurking inside your Mac, there are many services you can set up. Here are some of the possibilities:
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