ITunes on Mac OS X Server

Anyone have experience in putting iTunes on a Mac Mini OS X Server for a home network? Is Home Sharing less complex?

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Mac OS X Server - Web Hosting & Media Server

Hi All - Need advice. I have MacPro and have purchased MacPro Server.
Here is what I plan to do with MacPro Server:
1. Host couple of my personal websites, blogs etc.
2. Use it as a iTunes Media Server so that I can access my iTunes content through VPN / Internet remotely.
I want to use my MacPro largely for Web development work (basically as a DEV environment) whereas MacPro Server will be my Production environment. I have a couple of questions and will be grateful for your advice:
1. Is it a good practice to have iTunes Media Server on Mac OS X Server?
2. Presently, I have all my iTunes library stored on 2 x 2TB hard drives within MacPro. I would really like to move these hard drives to my MacPro Server and import the content to iTunes there. Can I do it? Will I lose the ratings and other details?
3. Will I be able to access iTunes on Mac OS X Server via Internet / VPN remotely?
Thanks in advance!!

By the way they are using Internet Explorer 7 when opening these documents.

Home Mac Mini Yosemite Server and Time Capsule

Hello again,
I''m looking to have a Mac Mini Yosemite home server with my dot com pointed to my fixed IP.
I have a laptop, an iPad 2 and an iPhone 6 to manage in the beginning.
It's mostly to practice skills for employment purposes.
If I get the latest october 2014 Mac Mini with Server 4 and I want to back up the server on a Time Capsule 3 TB:
Will it create big backups:
Some macs will be backed up to Mac Mini Yosemite Server Time Machine Services.
iPad and iPhone backed up in iTunes, on the server or the laptop?
What else can be a problem?
François

Hello DC,
Thanks for the quick reply.
For the problem I try to anticipate, it was like those mac with Bootcamp, where Windows is one big file and a simple log on-log out on Boot Camped Windows would change the big piece of bread and another complete multi GB would be backed up. the runaround was not to time-machine the Windows file and use a PC backup for the Windows stuff.
In the same vein, if users back up to the Mac-Mini server in a sparse image, does'nt that fill the backups of the server which is also a sparse image?
I agree with you that an external Time Machine HDD is more flexible as more than 3 TB can be needed down the road.
As for open ended question, effectively, you read it right, I am looking for problems I did not anticipate from user who bumped into them.
Thanks

Share DVD-RW with mac os x server 10.4.7

Hello,
i've an iBook G3 with Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 installed and a LaCie DVD-RW attached. Is it possible to share and mount the DVD drive through internet and burn data that i've on a PowerBook G4 connected to the same network, with Toast or iTunes?
thank you
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7) the last one PowerBook, 1 Go RAM

Hi
Personally I do not have mush experience with netboot
The 10.4.7 DVD you purchased is possibly the Intel version of OS X Server?
I would run the combo updater to bring your 10.4.0 version up to the latest and then see if netboot works
You can download the updater from here-
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxserver10410comboupdateuniversal.htm l
Edit-
Whoops you will need the 10.4.7 combo update first before using the above updater, get it here-
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosxserverupdate1047combo.html
Regards
Ed
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Interesting how this thread when put on an RSS feed now states that there were no articles posted re: iTunes for Mac; what's that called...spin control?

I know for a FACT that lots of people including myself were trying to figure out yesterday what's wrong with itunes 11.0.3. I see many, many unanswered questions re: iTunes for Mac updated to 11.0.3 w/subsequent problems. The bottom line must be... Cupertino: We have issued another lemon of an update and we don't have answers for our customers who don't like the taste of the kool-aid we're serving.

Actually, only yesterday has been whitewashed; you can click on RSS feed & access Monday... So I stand corrected. No Wait!
Cool, I solved my own question or did I? I see a Green Star indicating that I solved my question, (although I didn't) but I don't get any points?
Only people with points can get points.
What if you give a wrong answer? Why don't they subtract points?
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Used Mac OS X server no name or password

Hello! I had purchased a used MAc OS X server, and it did not come with the Name or password. Any way to change or bypass?

Before buying a second-hand computer, you should have run Apple Diagnostics or the Apple Hardware Test, whichever is applicable.
The first thing to do after buying the computer is to erase the internal drive and install a clean copy of OS X. You—not the original owner—must do that. Changes made by Apple over the years have made this seemingly straightforward task very complex.
How you go about it depends on the model, and on whether you already own another Mac. If you're not sure of the model, enter the serial number on this page. Then find the model on this page to see what OS version was originally installed.
It's unsafe, and may be unlawful, to use a computer with software installed by a previous owner.
1. If you don't own another Mac
a. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.4 or 10.5, you need a boxed and shrink-wrapped retail Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) installation disc from the Apple Store or a reputable reseller—not from eBay or anything of the kind. If the machine is very old and has less than 1 GB of memory, you'll need to add more in order to install 10.6. Preferably, install as much memory as it can take, according to the technical specifications.
b. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.6, you need the installation media that came with it: gray installation discs, or a USB flash drive for a MacBook Air. You should have received the media from the original owner, but if you didn't, order replacements from Apple. A retail disc, or the gray discs from another model, will not work.
To start up from an optical disc or a flash drive, insert it, then restart the computer and hold down the C key at the startup chime. Release the key when you see the gray Apple logo on the screen.
c. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.7 or later, you don't need media. It should start up in Internet Recovery mode when you hold down the key combination option-command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a spinning globe.
d. Some 2010-2011 models shipped with OS X 10.6 and received a firmware update after 10.7 was released, enabling them to use Internet Recovery. If you have one of those models, you can't reinstall 10.6 even from the original media, and Internet Recovery will not work either without the original owner's Apple ID. In that case, contact Apple Support, or take the machine to an Apple Store or another authorized service provider to have the OS installed.
2. If you do own another Mac
If you already own another Mac that was upgraded in the App Store to the version of OS X that you want to install, and if the new Mac is compatible with it, then you can install it. Use Recovery Disk Assistant to prepare a USB device, then start up the new Mac from it by holding down the C key at the startup chime. Alternatively, if you have a Time Machine backup of OS X 10.7.3 or later on an external hard drive (not a Time Capsule or other network device), you can start from that by holding down the option key and selecting it from the row of icons that appears. Note that if your other Mac was never upgraded in the App Store, you can't use this method.
3. Partition and install OS X
a. If you see a lock screen when trying to start up from installation media or in Recovery mode, then a firmware password was set by the previous owner, or the machine was remotely locked via iCloud. You'll either have to contact the owner or take the machine to an Apple Store or another service provider to be unlocked. You may be asked for proof of ownership.
b. Launch Disk Utility and select the icon of the internal drive—not any of the volume icons nested beneath it. In the Partition tab, select the default options: a GUID partition table with one data volume in Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format. This operation will permanently remove all existing data on the drive.
c. An unusual problem may arise if all the following conditions apply:
          OS X 10.7 or later was installed by the previous owner
          The startup volume was encrypted with FileVault
          You're booted in Recovery mode (that is, not from a 10.6 installation disc)
In that case, you won't be able to unlock the volume or partition the drive without the FileVault password. Ask for guidance or see this discussion.
d. After partitioning, quit Disk Utility and run the OS X Installer. If you're installing a version of OS X acquired from the App Store, you will need the Apple ID and password that you used. When the installation is done, the system will automatically restart into the Setup Assistant, which will prompt you to transfer the data from another Mac, its backups, or from a Windows computer. If you have any data to transfer, this is usually the best time to do it.
e. Run Software Update and install all available system updates from Apple. To upgrade to a major version of OS X newer than 10.6, get it from the Mac App Store. Note that you can't keep an upgraded version that was installed by the original owner. He or she can't legally transfer it to you, and without the Apple ID you won't be able to update it in Software Update or reinstall, if that becomes necessary. The same goes for any App Store products that the previous owner installed—you have to repurchase them.
4. Other issues
a. If the original owner "accepted" the bundled iLife applications (iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band) in the App Store so that he or she could update them, then they're irrevocably linked to that Apple ID and you won't be able to download them without buying them. Reportedly, Mac App Store Customer Service has sometimes issued redemption codes for these apps to second owners who asked.
b. If the previous owner didn't deauthorize the computer in the iTunes Store under his Apple ID, you wont be able to authorize it immediately under your ID. In that case, you'll either have to wait up to 90 days or contact iTunes Support.
c. When trying to create a new iCloud account, you might get a failure message: "Account limit reached." Apple imposes a lifetime limit of three iCloud account setups per device. Erasing the device does not reset the limit. You can still use an iCloud account that was created on another device, but you won't be able to create a new one. Contact iCloud Support for more information. The setup limit doesn't apply to Apple ID accounts used for other services, such as the iTunes and Mac App Stores, or iMessage. You can create as many of those accounts as you like.

Setting up old mac as a server; home sharing?

I have an old MacBook 2007 running Lion (I think) that I'm turning into a media server. I'm a bit confused how home sharing works for iTunes. I have an external HD hooked up to the MacBook and I have it running endlessly so that it never sleeps.
1. I've turned on Home Sharing for iTunes but I assume the server mac needs to be not sleeping to have it work? I don't see the music library on my MacBook Air. I also have all of my tunes in the Cloud, but I can't see those either on my Air?
2. My directories are a mess - largely because I've had so many versions of iTunes. Short of ripping all of my CDs again, what's the best way to reorganize? I've tried to reorganize the directories through iTunes but it leaves the old directories still out there, and then I wind up with duplicates to work my way through.
3. For some reason, I have two albums that I bought a LONG time ago on iTunes. They never show up in my Purchases (why?) and they are "lost" on my external drive - i.e. iTunes has them but can't find them. What's the best way to fix this?
4. I have an iPod nano that I use for running, and an old clickwheel iPod that isn't wifi. Can I sync those to my iTunes directory through my MacBook Air, or do I need to sync them directly to my server? What happens if I sync them to my iPad?
Thanks!!

Ok, so I have the bluetooth set up and am accessing my macbook webpages on one ipod touch but for the other one it won't set up. In the network window I see the 2nd ipod connect for a brief moment, then the message "Connection unsuccessful make sure mac is turned on and in range" appears either after I try to connect or after I see the pairing code and then try to pair. I thought maybe too many bluetooth devies were connected at the same time (keyboard, mouse, 2 ipods) but i turned off one of the successful ipod but still got the prob. Any assistance?

How To Uninstall Mac OS Tiger Server

I recently upgraded my OS from 10.2.8 to MAC OS Tiger Server. I would like to uninstall the Tiger and Install my original OS again. Can someone tell me how I can go about doing that. Thanks!

Hi
Its been some time since I and probably most of the guys on these forums have used 10.2 but I think the procedure is the same for when you uninstall any client OS.
Boot from your 10.2 Installer disk, proceed to the part that selects the drive, select Options, select Archive and Install. You should get a further option to either preserve network users and settings or not.
If you preserve Network users and Settings after the reinstall and on successful log in you should see a folder created called Previous Systems. It should be safe to delete this. If you don't preserve network users and settings then on reboot the mac will present you with the Client Setup Assistant and walk you through initially configuring the mac for first use. It should remind you of the first time you purchased the mac and took it out of its box. You should still see the Previous Systems folder but this time don't be tempted to delete it. Within this folder will be the previous admin account's home folder. This folder will retain things like mail, mail settings and other important settings that you may need. Also anything else saving in your Documents folder as well as the Desktop will be there not forgetting iTunes, iMovie and iPhoto stuff.
When the operating system is OS X Server the situation is slightly different. You don't get the option to archive and install. It will either upgrade an existing version of the OS, either client or server, install for the first time, or erase and install.
Hope this helps, Tony

Ipod no longer recognized by itunes (on MAC)

I am running a Mac 10.6.8 and since my last updates, my ipod is no longer recognized in itunes? Is there any conflictual extensions? PLEASE HELP? What do i have to do?? Thanks

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
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I am using windows 7 PC and every time i try update my Itune I am having a server error. Can some one help me?

I am using a windows 7 PC. Every time I try to update my Itune I am having a server error and I am not able to log in on my Icloud. I tried a network test a. below is the result:
Microsoft Windows 7 Business Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Sony Corporation VPCX11S1E
iTunes 10.6.1.7
QuickTime 7.7.1
FairPlay 1.14.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 5.1.1.4
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.59.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
iTunes Serial Number 0014AEDC02A92728
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-05-22 20:14:28.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 500
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
The drive E: HUAWEI Mass Storage Rev 2.31 is a USB 1 device.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:        {4C73E5E8-064C-400E-9850-AB0485F639A2}
Description:            Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
IP Address:             0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:        {DCE376E2-098D-4857-BF60-DBC90172CBA3}
Description:            HUAWEI Mobile Connect - 3G Network Card
IP Address:             10.162.117.8
Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.240
Default Gateway:    10.162.117.1
DHCP Enabled:      No
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:         10.148.128.18
                                10.148.128.26
Adapter Name:        {226D8A54-B7DA-4F1F-8EAB-614C5F54FABE}
Description:            Qualcomm Gobi 2000 HS-USB Mobile Broadband Device 9225
IP Address:             0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:      No
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:        {918B9F90-A145-4FD5-8150-E330DF9E74A1}
Description:            Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network) #2
IP Address:             0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:        {87949730-0CE0-4483-A8AA-4FBC19A613D9}
Description:            Marvell Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
IP Address:             0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:        {1678E6C4-0A8D-49F9-B86A-30133B9C2AEB}
Description:            Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter
IP Address:             0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected:             Yes
Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:        No
Using LAN:             Yes
Using Proxy:           No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is NOT enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Basic connection to the store failed.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
The network connection timed out.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2012-04-05 00:00:28.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) SCH Family USB Universal Host Controller - 8114. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) SCH Family USB Universal Host Controller - 8115. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) SCH Family USB Universal Host Controller - 8116. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) SCH Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 8117. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPod touch (3rd generation) running firmware version 3.1.3
Serial Number:       9C01639A6K2
iPhone 4S running firmware version 5.1
Serial Number:       DNQHF0ENDTD7
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.
Can any one help me?
Regards
Aderito
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In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
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@Chris:
I was just referring to the visual graphics (you know, the fireworks, stars and other stuff that reminds me of the 70's....) that you can play on the screen when iTunes is playing music?
I noticed that these effects are not just randomly chosen, they are in fact synchronized to the beat and intensity
of the music, and that struck me as rather cool......

IPad 3 and iPhone 4S won't synch with iTunes on Mac book pro. Error message says I need to have version 10.6.3 pr later for iTunes.

iPad 3 and iPhone 4S won't synch with iTunes on Mac book pro. Error message says I need to have version 10.6.3 or later for iTunes. Mac iOS version 10.5.8 and iTunes on Mac is 10.6.1. iPad and iPhone version is 6.0(10A403). When I check for updates on the Mac book pro it says software versions are up to date.
When I check for iTunes version 10.6.3 it looks like it is for snow leopard operating system which I am not on. How to I get my devices to sync with computer. Everything worked prior to iOS 6 upgrade on remote devices.

I'm having the same problem.
iPhone 4s won't sync with my Macbook Pro.
I iust updated the iPhone to iOS6 (thought it wasn't syncing before the update either).
Macbook Pro running Mac OS 10.5.8
iTunes 10.6.3 (i.e. latest update - which hasn't had an issues apart from syncing).
I tried 3 different USB sync cables. Still not syncing.
Do I really have to update my Mac OS to 10.6.8 in order to sync my phone ? I thought as long as you have iTunes 10.6.3 you're ok...
Is there a way to update to Mac OS 10.6.8 (or later) without wiping the hard drive and doing a new install?..
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HT4946 i got my new iPhone 5 and i connected it to my iTunes on mac and it ask me if i want to setup as new iPhone or restore backup and i restore back up but now i want to delete backup and set up as new iPhone, is the anyhow?

i got my new iPhone 5 and i connected it to my iTunes on mac and it ask me if i want to setup as new iPhone or restore backup and i restore back up but now i want to delete backup and set up as new iPhone, is the anyhow?

The iCloud backup includes most things except non-iTunes purchased but the iTunes backup does not include those either. For what iCloud includes see:
iCloud: iCloud storage and backup overview

Error -1202 in iTunes for Mac SOLVED with upgrade to Mountain Lion

I recently had lots of trouble with iTunes and error -1202; my summary to Apple support is excerpted below. Turns out the problem has gone away after updating my OS from Lion to Mountain Lion. I still don't know what -1202 is, but the problem's gone. Sympathies to those whose machines can't upgrade to Mountain Lion.
Here's what I wrote to Apple:
I'm having difficulty connecting to the iTunes Store. When I click on virtually any link in the store, a popup window comes up stating "We could not complete your iTunes store request. An unknown error occurred (-1202). There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later."
I'm using a MacBook Air purchased new at the beginning of this year. OSX 10.7.5. I've had the same result trying to get at the Store with this machine from different sites (i.e. work and home). I'm able to use my wife's Mac (we share the same account on two machines) to access the store without difficulty. I can purchase something on her Mac and download it to my MacBook Air, but I can't make the purchase--or even navigate in the Store--with my machine. I've confirmed that the time on my machine is correct, and all the billing information for the account is up to date. I thought I'd wait to contact you until I had a chance to update iTunes, but the problem persists with iTunes 11. I've found many references to the -1202 error in the Apple website's discussion area, but none of them have solutions.
Then in follow up to Apple:
I am still having difficulties, and I think I've identified a larger issue. I can't use my machine to navigate the iTunes store with my Apple ID, and I can't use that same Apple ID to access the App Store, FaceTime, or photo ordering in iPhoto.
I mentioned in my first email to you that my wife's MacBook Pro uses the same Apple ID, and we can use her computer to do all of the functions that the other machine can't: I can get to FaceTime, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and photo ordering in iPhoto.
I also created a completely new Apple ID, which has been OK'd by the AppleID website, and it doesn't work on my machine, either.
To summarize: I know the Apple ID works, but there's something about my computer that isn't using it correctly.

You can use the balance of a redeemed iTunes gift card to purchase Mountain Lion.
Keep in mind of any applicable taxes and or fees that may be added to the purchase price.
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Using my home Mac as a server

I would like to put my pictures on the web so that certain clients can view their photos with password. I photograph weddings and would prefer to make html slide shows of their wedding pictures so that they can view them anywhere with any computer. I would like the setup to be as simple and reliable as possible. I have an additional 250GB drive in the Mac that I wish to use as the storage of individual folders that contain the slide shows. If it would help I can get a dedicated 2nd Mac as the server if necessary. I was told that I would need a static IP address and some kind of software. I thought I could use file sharing on my computer but after reading numerous articles over the net, I am quite confused as to what I need. All I want to post is photo galleries that have about 600 to 700 pictures each that a client can view and that I can delete some or all of them after 30 days to be replaced by new ones. What software, hardware, etc. would be necessary to do this. Any suggestions welcome.

OSX server or client are both capable of handling this, as long as you have enough disk space. A site like this would probably only require a simple script on the server, server side includes (.shtml) and some javascript in the page itself. Frequently changing directories with basic authentication would probably best be done with .htaccess files. It isn't brain surgery, but there are reasons that people can make a living doing this kind of work.
A static IP would be needed so that when the users aim their browser at your site, they're not aiming at a moving target. Be aware that many/most/all ISPs that have home broadband networks block web servers.
Try turning on the web sharing, and try making one of these sites and see what comes of it. One cavaet that I see coming, is that the names of the images will probably vary from one shoot to the next, so that's why I was thinking that a server script to list the the image names and put them into a javascript array for the page to use to call for the different images.
Roger

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