Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 wrongly rejecting mail based on incorrect RBL info

On two separate servers in the past few weeks the mail servers have been rejecting messages saying the sender is listed on an RBL when this in not correct. Spamhaus and orbs are both listed as the source, but looking up the IPs in question, they are not listed. The only solution we have found so far is to disable the RBLs.

If it happens again I will collect that information. I have since updated SpamAssassin and other updates and tried enabling the RBLs again and things are working fine since them. Must be related to this massive spam surge of recent months.

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I have a mac pro 10.4.11 server that has 2 internal hard drives. 1 is 232.89 GB which is the main startup drive and the second is 465.76 Gb which I had pre installed for extra storage. My question is when I look in Server Admin under sharing and I click the "all" tab. It displays 2 hard drive icons and when you select either one, they consist of the exact same things. Do I need to format the second drive in a way so it will be recognized in the Server Admin Sharing?? I can install applications to the drive as it is recognized in the normal finder but I can't seem to get Server Admin to know it is there. I was going to use the second drive for mostly applications and storage. The other hard drive I was going to try and keep just for home directories.

This is the wrong forum for your topic. You should post it in the Mac OS X Server forum.

The server at Mac OS X Server Web Services requires a username and password

I am running SL Server 10.6.2, wiki works but when a person clicks an attached file in a wiki and then selects "open" they get a login popup with the notification The server at Mac OS X Server Web Services requires a username and password. It doesn't matter what they put into the login/pass it comes back. If they hit cancel then the document opens. If they click save then it saves with no issue. I can type in the admin login/pass of the server and it works. Does this mean the security settings to the location of the files is wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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

Getting MySQL to work on Mac OS X Server v10.4

Hi,
I am having trouble with running MySQL 4 on Mac OS X Server 10.4. (While the other application I will be installing works with both versions 4 and 5 of MySQL, I just thought it might be easier to get 4 working since it is the default version that comes with the OS.) I have launched "/Applications/Server/MySQL Manager.app", pressed the install button, then pressed the start button. By pressing the button, I am able to toggle visually between start and stop modes within the GUI. However, upon further inspection, MySQL doesn't seem to be actually running. At the terminal, I get:
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Actually, this problem is only partially solved. I still get "Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/mysql/mysql.sock..." when I type 'mysql'. I can access mysql by typing 'sudo mysql', but still get the socket error when connecting via php, so I think I still need to get to the point where I can type mysql without sudo.
Also, I went ahead and installed MySQL 5 with the tar package.
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Mac OS X Server and Pure-FTP: error in OS X Server Sdmin

Hi all.
Recently I installed an XServe to serve different needs:
It's a File service, Web service, Windows Service, Print Service AND, I supposed, a nice FTP service.
Simply I had to allow few people that don't belong to the company, to "ftp's" document from outside.
The FTP module with the OSXServer core is really UGLY and absolutely not flexible so I preferred to move to an OpenSource program to substitute it.
I choosed Pure-FTP.
It works very fine BUT I saw something wrong in the ADMIN app of Mac OS X Server: the service FTP "looks like" running!
Also the button at the top of the window shows the service running; if I stop it, the PURE-FTP application stops to work!
Anyone has found this situation or anyone is using this app program on an XServe?

If you are using PureFTP, then use it.
Server Admin is NOT designed to work in conjunction with non-Apple, 3rd-party products, or non-Apple configs of 3rd-party items such as Postfix or Amavisd, and certainly not for non-Apple-provided ftp services. Ignore Server Admin completely for FTP if you are using PureFTP.
End of story

Mac OS X Server, File Sharing, Permission

Hi All,
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You need to run Server Admin and click on the File Sharing icon at the top. Then click on Share Points, and Browse. You then browse to the folder you want to set the permissions on.
You will see in the bottom half of the window the current permissions. While in theory you can use just POSIX permissions, Snow Leopard prefers using ACL permissions. So as an example to set a folder to be only accessible by members of a specific group and to deny access to everyone else you would do the following.
Click on the + symbol at the bottom
A window will open listing all your users and groups, click on groups at the top
Find the special 'Everyone' group and drag it to the ACL section
Find the group you want to give access to and also drag that to the ACL section but make sure it is above the Everyone group as higher setting override lower settings
Set the Everyone group to Deny Read permission, this will prevent them being able to access this folder
Set the group you do want to have access to Allow Read or Allow Read/Write, the first would let them only be able to read, the second also allows them to create files or modify files.
Now click on the Save button in the bottom right.
You might also want to click on the gear wheel symbol and choose 'Propagate permissions' if you want to apply these permissions to all the files and folders within this folder.

You cannot install Mac OS X Server Update on this volume. (10.5.6)

I hope someone can help!
I started with 10.5.5, but was having lots of problems with MobileMe. I have downloaded 10.5.6 which I have heard is more stable but it won't allow me to install it with the following error message "You cannot install Mac OS X Server Update on this volume. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update." I have then downloaded 10.5.7 which installs fine but does not fix my original problem and I know it is less stable that 10.5.6. I have tried to install 10.5.6 again but same problem. Any ideas of what I have to do to my HD to make it happen?
The main problems I am having with MobileMe is registering the computer (it wont happen), syncing (it wont happen because the computer isn't registered), and publishing iweb updates.
Thanks, J

You downloaded the wrong updater version. You downloaded an updater for OS X Server but do not have OS X Server installed, hence the error. The 10.5.6 Combo Updater is here.
You will have to provide more information about the problem you are having with MobileMe. And, you should login to your MM account online so you can post your problem in their specific forums.
Before you install a system update I suggest you see the following:
How to Install OS X Updates Successfully
A. Repair the hard drive and permissions:
Repairing the Hard Drive and Permissions
Boot from your OS X Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. Then select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger.) After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer. Now shutdown the computer for a couple of minutes and then restart normally.
If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior (4.0 for Tiger) and/or TechTool Pro (4.5.2 for Tiger) to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
B. Make a bootable backup of your current working system:
How to Clone Using Restore Option of Disk Utility
1. Open Disk Utility from the Utilities folder.
2. Select the backup or destination volume from the left side list.
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C. Important: Please read before installing
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2. You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. (This does not apply to normal application software installation.)
3. The installation process should not be interrupted. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to update. While the installation is in progress do not use the computer.
D. Download and install update(s):
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How do I configure my Windows clients to talk to Mac OS X Server 10.6

We had a MacAuthority technician install the server software for us, but he did not configure the Windows clients to talk to the server. I have tried several approaches, all evidently wrong. Everything I have read says the Windows clients need "open directory" passwords, and he has set them up as "shadow passwords". Heaven only knows what else is messed up. Please someone step me through this -- I will set them up as new users and see if I can make it work that way.

What sort of a resulting configuration or environment are you seeking?
If you're looking to have your Windows clients access storage on your OS X Server and to not authenticate with your OS X Server system, then you can dispense with some of the configuration steps.
However if you're looking to have the same login everywhere (Windows and OS X), then requirements become somewhat more complex.
And which version(s) of Windows? Particularly if you have Windows 7, the options and requirements differ.
It's less common to have Windows configured to authenticate to OS X; it's more common to use Windows Server and its Activie Directory, either in isolation or in combination with an OS X Server in what's called a "magic triangle" configuration. Alternatively (if you do want to set up this direct authentication of Windows and OS X Server and Open Directory), then see Mac OS X Server: Alternatives to Windows NT 4.0 domain control (PDC) technology (HT4945); that uses pGina.
And before you proceed here with any work involving authentication, delegation or related tasks, launch Terminal.app from Applications > Utilities folder, and issue the following non-destructive command to verify your DNS is correct:
sudo changeip -checkhostname
You'll need to specify an administrative password when prompted. Proper local DNS services are central to getting any of this stuff to work, and this command will (non-destructively) indicate if DNS is correct or if there are issues or changes needed.
The OS X Server 10.6 documentation is available from Apple, and that can help provide you with some background in this topic. The 10.6 intro, 10.6 User Management, and 10.6 Open Directory would likely be worth downloading and skimming. Probably also 10.6 File Services, if that's part of your goal. (Running a server isn't quite as no-IT-required as might be hoped, unfortunately. And I don't know of a short cookbook for this stuff; the steps and configurations can vary, depending on your local requirements - apologies on pointing to the docs here.)

Mac OS X Server v10.6.6 Software Update Service Host Older Updates?????

Is there a way to manually add older software updates to the software update service?
My issue started out like this. I would click change version beside both Mac OS X update/combo update v10.6.6 and select v10.6.5 because I want to push the older version. When I clicked save the check marks went away on those two items. I then figured I would refresh everything by renaming /var/db/swupd/http to /var/db/swupd/http-old and /etc/swupd/ to /etc/swupd-old. I restarted the service and all of the files were recreated and updates were downloaded but now when I click change version the older version is no longer available. Keep in mind that I still have the old folders so I can always go back and I can always download old updates from the Apple web site if need be. So if there is a way to manually add older updates hopefully my issue will be resolved. It was written in the description of Mac OS X Server v10.6.5 that a new feature was available that allowed hosting older updates but I can't find instructions on how to do so.
I welcome any takers. Thanks in advance!

I understood the older version only being able to be hosted/downloaded when they come available, but were updated on SUS due to a bug or something, so as far as I understood, apple wont let you host that VERSION of that file again, unless you had it before.
Essentially, they only allow sus to download the last version of it, if you had the one before the last version, you could keep it. I could/might/usually am wrong though.
my 2 cents

Does Mac OS X Server 10.6 Auto Configure a Connected Airport Basestation?

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I have a static IP address.
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Also is this a local admin or a network admin account?

Mac O X Server v10.39 troubleshooting start up. 'console mode' screen

I have recently made use of my old *G4 400 mhz* desktop mac, by installing an old version *Mac O X Server v10.39*, to use as home server. The installation has gone well and the server has been working well for over a week, the users and shared points have all been set and there hasn't been any problems. It is now running headless and I am controlling it via Apple Remote Desktop, I have also set the energy setting preferences to put the server to sleep at 10 pm each night. I also have three other family macs which are connected and configured to use the server.
But today I have tried to wake the server via ARD, but it wouldn't wake up and also when I have tried to getting it to manually awake up it doesn't work either, even though the front light is on.
I then have then pressed the small reset button on the front of the G4 and now when it boots up, after seeing it go through the start up screens and once the progress bar has reached the end, the screen then goes to a black screen with the words:
Darwin/BSD (Server name) (console)
login:
This is were I'm stuck, I have no knowledge of the Terminal scripts etc.
But I have tried the put in the servers name, then pressed return, at this point the next line came up as
password:
After entering the administrators password, the screen then goes to a plain blue screen.
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Hello !
Remade an new install with a FQDN* (yourhost.yourdomain.com) hosted by your provider with a A and MX (if you plan to use mail setvices) records pointing on your host
Too : it's imperative to enter a valid ip on your eth. link (no public adresse : like as 10.x.x. or 192.168.X.X on your en0
Even it's possible to setup like this, you must configure your router or firewall ... but much complex ! (Port mapping ... virtual server ... etc.. DMZ if you have ... ???)
Install a second eth card is good think :
1 for the wan link on the EN0
the other for the lan EN1
with a "real" domain name and the ip supplied by your provider : you can setup your server with this public ip on your wan and a 10-net on your lan.
(Your dns request will be forwarding to the DNS IP servers of your ISP : one line in option of the named.conf file)
Before you can install the software with your ISP setup (DNS and domain name) : But don't launch any services !!! nothing ! all off !
upgrade your os x software before setup via pref panel ..
at tis time, you got an local acces who is accessible via yourhostname.local and once you have the necessary described (domainname.xx hosted and public ip adress you can setup the services by runnig "Gateway Tool" to start DNS, NAT, DHCP and VPN services.
The Firts step is OK !
After you can finish the setup with in first : The DNS forwarding
Once you hosname and reverse resolving : you will be able to jump to the next !
But before you must get a perfectly lookup of your hostame and ip addr
(You can setup your DNS as a primary server ! Bind 9.2.2 run well ! but ... not really easy without a goot practice of bind and a good overview of Domain Name basics ... and insecure for your data ; DNS crashed = O.D. dead and access data under LDAP denied and lost !)
good luck !
G4(s) Mac OS X (10.3.9) - X4

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1. Turn router off for 30 seconds and on again
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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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I'm not a unix guru by any means and I want to upgrade these and enable GD etc, but I'm running 4 or more virtual servers by using the server tools and I don't want to break the builtin functionality of the server tools. Is apple going to upgrade this stuff on os x server?

Mac OS X Server ships with both Apache 1.3.33 and Apache 2.2 (in /opt/apache2).
You're more than welcome to disable Apache 1.3.x and use 2.2 if you prefer.
However, the Server Admin GUI will only currently work with Apache 1.3.x, so if you do you'll need to manage your configurations manually.

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Hello,
I've been going through my software and downloading all the updates I can find. I was wondering if any of you might have this in your archives, Apple seems to have "lost" it and my usual haunts have come up empty.
I've recently bought Mac OS X Server 10.0, and I have some of the other OS X Servers (for the Xserve), it seems finding (just the) updates you need before OS X Server 10.3 is hit or miss.
In one example I'm trying to find:
Mac OS X Server 10.0.4 Update: Document and Software
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120035
( http://download.info.apple.com/MacOSX/062-8318.20010702/0z/10.0.4ServerUpdate.dmg.bin )
Dumps you at:
" This URL is no longer used. If you get to this page, please go to:"
http://www.info.apple.com/export/
... do strange loop.
(My cookies are enabled)
I know this is old, thats not the point, why is this and for that fact most of the other updates missing?
I'm not real clear if 10.0 Server is update-able to 10.1 Server with the OS X 10.0-10.1 update CD for the regular OS X to which you may then UD to MacOSXUpdateCombo10.1.5, they mixed it up so you can't tell - or I can't tell.
Mac OS X Server 10.1: Chart of Available Software Updates:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42741
See what I mean?
Even OS X Server 10.0.3 Update would suffice. I'd appreciate you all poking around - I got nothing.
Mac OS X Server 10.3.x on, stuff is easy to find, Server 10.2.x and earlier is a pain and this is the last time (hopefully) I'll need to do this.
If anyone with these updates could contact me that would be great or just reply to this post, this server will not be online - just to be clear.
Any help would be appreciated.
hylas
California, USA
hylas[|at|]operamail[|dot|]com
Macintoshes Mac OS X (10.4.6) System 1.0 - 7.6.1, MacOS 8.0 - 9.2.2, OS X 10.0 - 10.4.x Client and some Servers

"Which took me about 5 seconds to find, by searching at
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
for 10.0 server
and choosing "restrict to downloads"
I've spent more than five seconds looking dear one.
Mac OS X (10.0.4) Combined Update Information and Software
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75141
is not:
Mac OS X Server 10.0.4 Update: Document and Software
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120035
it is required, though.
Mac OS X Server 10.0 OZ691-3023-A
Mac OS X Server 10.0 (has 10.0.3 4P13 on it) OZ691-3023-A
/AppleSupport_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/Mac_OSX/downloads/062-8318.200106027/0z/10.0.4ServerUpdate.dmg.bin
http://download.info.apple.com/MacOSX/691-3023.20010702/0z/10.0.4ServerUpdate.dmg.bin
^ No worky ^
Title:
Mac OS X Server 10.0.4
Description:
Installing the updated Server Admin on Mac OS X clients After installing the 10.0.4 Server Update, you may update your Mac OS X Server administration clients by copying the Server Admin application to them. Follow these steps to perform the copy: Install 10.0.4 Server Update, then restart. Start Apple File Services if necessary. Copy the Server Admin application from the /Application/Utilities folder to the /Shared Items/Public folder. On your Mac OS X client, install 10.0.4 Update if necessary. Connect to your Mac OS X Server, mount the Public folder. Copy the Server Admin application to your Mac OS X client. Requirements for Mac OS X Server 10.0.4 Update You must have previously installed the Mac OS X Server 10.0.3 software in order to install this update. In addition, this update requires that you install the Mac OS X 10.0.4 Update before proceeding.
OS X Server 10.0.4 Receipts
Essentials.pkg
BSD.pkg
SoftwareUpdate131.pkg
10.0.1Update.pkg
10.0.3Update.pkg
10.0.2ServerUpdate.pkg
EssentialServerSoftware.pkg
MacOS_X_ServerAdmin.pkg
MacintoshManagerAdmin.pkg
MacintoshManagerServer.pkg
QTSS3.pkg
MinimalSystem.bom
10.0.2Update.pkg
10.0.4Update.pkg
MicrosoftIE5.pkg
10.0.4ServerUpdate.pkg
NetBoot Extras: Information and Download
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120039
It's a bit confusing, reread my initial post it's a real mess upgrading to 10.1 too.
Thanks for trying though,
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