Server Admin - 10 Connections or Unlimited?

I'm helping a client re-initialize a 10.4 G5 Server.
They obviously need more than 10 concurrent connections, so I ask what type of license they have (max of 10 or unlimited). They have the registration code, but are not really sure if it's unlimited or not.
I go into Server Admin and check the Settings tab for the server. Sure enough, there's the registration code (the same as they provided me) and beneath it states: Unlimited Connections. Never expires.
So, I take the box to my site, nuke it, reinitialize it. When I enter the registration code, it says: 10 Client license. Never expires.
So, which is it?

in all of my G5 licenses, the third set of characters is always 010 for 10 client licenses, and 000 for unlimiteds.
eg. XXXX-XXX-010-... for a 10 and XXXX-XXX-000-... for unlimited.
I've noticed that the server needs to be rebooted for the change to take place, even though the Server Admin may report the correct number of allowed clients.

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According to the help provided with Server Admin:
"By default, Server Admin treats all communications with remote servers as encrypted
using SSL. This uses a self-signed 128-bit certificate installed in /etc/servermgrd/ssl.crt
when you install the server. Communications use HTTPS (port 311). If this option isn’t
possible, HTTP (port 687) is used and clear text is sent between Server Admin and the
remote server."
How do I know that Server Admin is connecting using SSL. I have port 311 open on my router and the server firewall, but when I connect to the server using the localhost name of the server, it saves the password in the keychain as "http://myserver.local".

um... interesting
sudo lsof -i -P
should show you that servermgr is talking, who to, and on which port.
however on my 10.5.1 server, it does not show as connected. I checked on 10.4 servers and it works as expected.

Server Admin not connecting to Leopard Server when accessing via VPN

Hi everyone,
Recently, as the title suggests, Server Admin (or Server Preferences, for that matter) would not connect to my remote server via VPN. I'm quite sure that the server is working nicely, as the users (both of them lovely young ladies with considerable charms, which makes on-site support quite interesting, if distracting) didn't call me to complain, and I can login via SSH with no problems.
The server is a Mac Mini, connected to an Airport Extreme (gigabit N), which in turn connects to our ADSL modem, if that helps any.
Now, I did tinker around a bit with the settings before this happened, so I think it's probably my fault (well, I started my "career" of administering this server a week ago, what do you expect), so I suppose I may have inadvertently limited access to a service required for Server Admin and Server Preferences to function.
If anyone could tell me which services are absolutely necessary for Server Admin to function, or at least where to start looking, I'd be immensely grateful. I didn't yet go on site to try and wrestle the whole thing from there, as the travel costs are non-trivial, so I'd rather do it remotely, if at all possible.

This is exactly the difficulty I am having with a 10.5.4 Intel xserve. I have established a VPN connection that connects me to my business LAN, and I know it has carried out the connection because there are a number of things I can access properly that are not available on the public internet. For instance, my LOM ports are restricted to my business LAN, and when I connect to the server via VPN I can access teh LOM ports and using server monitor. However, when I try to use Server Admin, nothing works. It won't connect. I too am confused. All traffic to the xserve is allowed via the business LAN. I thought all traffic was supposed to be routed to the VPN server when connected via a VPN. If this is the case, shouldn't Server Admin work? When I go on site and connect my computer directly to the business LAN, I have no difficulty using Server Admin.

Server Admin: VPN Connection Window all blank entries

Using Server Admin, when I goto..
VPN: Connections
It says I have 41 PPTP Connections, but they are all blanked out. There is no username, IP, Internal IP, Protocol, or Connected For. I wish I could attach a picture to show it. Only thing that keeps showing up in the error log is:
Fri Apr 9 00:59:23 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0x3f1892c2> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Fri Apr 9 00:59:23 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0xde8e1a6d> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Fri Apr 9 00:59:23 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0x33103b8e> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Fri Apr 9 00:59:25 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0x45de7e2a> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Fri Apr 9 00:59:26 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0x3f1892c2> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Fri Apr 9 00:59:26 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0xde8e1a6d> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Fri Apr 9 00:59:26 2010 : sent [LCP ConfReq id=0x1 <asyncmap 0x0> <auth chap MS-v2> <magic 0x33103b8e> <pcomp> <accomp>]
Any chance it's a firewall issue?

Does nobody from Apple read this list?
My server still isn't working properly, and it's deeply frustrating.
Having done a lot of investigating I discovered that servermgrd is based on Apache, and I discovered where all it's files live. I've also discovered how to enable the debug menu in Server Admin.
If I try to access the "servermgr_info" command that I am seeing errors from in my servermgrderrorlog file via the command line (using sudo, so it executes as root, just as it should through servermgrd) then it works just fine with no complaints about access. The PasswordServer logs seem to imply that access gets granted when I run up Server Admin.
This seems to point towards servermgrd going wrong somehow and deciding for itself that access cannot be granted. Its configuration had not been changed in any way. Since these errors started all I have done to it has been to increase the logging, which had no effect.
The error message I get from Server Admin is as follows:
The login information is incomplete for this server or is not valid.
One or more services failed to accept the login information you provided for <myserver>. Check the Name and Password and try to log on again or contact your network administrator.
The error in the servermgrderrorlog file on a connection attempt is as I gave in my first message.
Curiously Server Monitor, which also uses servermgrd, is functioning perfectly, with apparently no authentication problems.
I've been very happy with my XServe until this problem came up. Just at the wrong time too - I'm about to expand our infrastructure, and suddenly my Mac server has become harder to administer than my Linux servers. Not very impressive, and the support I'm getting at the moment is far worse than I can get for Linux. Adding new XServe's had been my favoured option, but Linux's star is rising here at the momment.

Server admin could not connect to localhost

Hi,
the Problem I have is that I could not connect to the server at localhost. Server admin shows connection error.
Maybe it is a problem with my certificate state. I have deleted the default one and have to recertificate my own one.
Any ideas?

Others have posted in the past that the SA or WGM has 'issues' when the default cert is blown away.
Have you considered doing a clean install on another volume, then move the default from that install back into your current one? Just an idea before I've had my first coffee.

"Settings" has disappeared in Server Admin

After upgrading both of my Xserve G4's from OS X Server 10.4.8 to 10.4.9, I noticed when Server Admin is connected to one of the servers, the "Settings" button when you select the server does not appear. I also don't get information back about the system version, computer name, system start time, etc. The rest of Server Admin appears to work correctly, though. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem.
Regardless of which system I run Server Admin from, when I select the "working" server in Server Admin I see tabs for Overview / Logs / System / Graphs / Update / Settings, for the "unhealthy" server I only see tabs for Overview / Logs / System / Graphs / Update. In addition, no valid information is shown in the Overview tab (as shown below).
Luckily, I do have a workaround. Although the Server Admin GUI doesn't appear to be functioning correctly, the serveradmin CLI tool works fine. I'm wondering what the 10.4.9 update might have clobbered. Disk Verify / Repair Permissions haven't turned up any problems.
HEALTHY Overview:
System Version: Mac OS X 10.4.9 (Build 8P135)
Server Version: Mac OS X Server 10.4.9 (Build 8P135)
Computer Name: xxxx
Local Hostname: xxxx.local
Default AppleTalk Zone: Unspecified
License Type: Unlimited-client license
System Start Time: Sunday April 1, 2007 9:51:12 AM America/Phoenix
UNHEALTHY Overview:
System Version: Not available
Server Version: Not available
Computer Name: Not available
Local Hostname: Not available
Default AppleTalk Zone: Not available
License Type: Not available
System Start Time: Date and time not available

Yes, in many cases you can still use commands via the Terminal, see Apple's Command-Line Administration guide
http://www.apple.com/server/documentation/
I would look through your logs. If you launch /Applications/Utilities/Console , it should open the last log written to.
See about enabling the debugging menu in Server Admin. Quit out of SA, and in the Terminal enter:
defaults write com.apple.serveradmin UseDebugMenu YES

Problem with server admin connectio

Hi,
Im using Snow leopard server.
I have a problem with connection to server via server admin app. It just says could not connect to server.
At server console there is:
2/27/10 2:58:30 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.servermgrd[414]) Job appears to have crashed: Trace/BPT trap
2/27/10 2:58:30 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.apple.servermgrd) Throttling respawn: Will start in 10 seconds
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And that repeats.
Any ideas how to fix this ?

Yes it did work before. Made some changes to DNS and then server admin lost connection. Server works correctly (dns,mail,ssh access) only server admin connection is lost.
servermgrd is running:
bash-3.2# ps aux | grep servermgrd
root 298 0.0 0.7 2494120 28748 ?? Ss 1:49PM 0:22.16 servermgrd -x
root 1588 0.0 0.0 2425708 276 s001 R+ 2:29PM 0:00.00 grep servermgrd
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Server Admin doesn't work

Server Admin never connects to the server. If I put in the localhost, 127.0.0.1, the IP address (either), or the FQDN as the server name it just spins. It never connects.
In the log I see:
Sep 17 14:59:02 obcer42 servermgrd: [931] ServerManager _SMSocketRead(fd=10) timed out (count=-1,remaining=5)\n
Sep 17 14:59:02 obcer42 servermgrd: [931] ServerManager SSLRead/SMSocketRead(IPADDRESS1:fd=10) failed with -36 (errno=35)\n
Sep 17 14:59:02 obcer42 servermgrd: [931] ServerManager _SMSocketRead(fd=30) timed out (count=-1,remaining=5)\n
Sep 17 14:59:02 obcer42 servermgrd: [931] ServerManager SSLRead/SMSocketRead(IPADDRESS2:fd=30) failed with -36 (errno=35)\n
Where IP_ADDRESS1 and IP_ADDRESS2 = two different IP addresses on the box.
Any ideas?

127.0.0.1 is the address that loops you back to the same Mac. It should work, but ONLY when you are sitting at a keyboard directly connected to the Server computer.

Server Admin hangs... error with servermgr_smb, says plug-in crashed

Whenever I run Server Admin and connect to the server, there is a very long delay before loading up the services and then stalls on Windows. An error window displays everytime. I am not running Windows sharing and this service should be turned off. I'm not sure where to go from here. Here is my system logs for this event:
Oct 12 22:05:35 web /usr/share/servermgrd/cgi-bin/servermgr_smb: [6900-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
Oct 12 22:08:34 web servermgr_info: [6934-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
Oct 12 22:09:34 web servermgr_info: [6945-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
Oct 12 22:10:10 web servermgr_info: [6956-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
Oct 12 22:11:10 web servermgr_info: [6998-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
Oct 12 22:11:40 web /usr/share/servermgrd/cgi-bin/servermgr_smb: [6991-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
Oct 12 22:13:22 web servermgr_info: [7026-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
The error message that appears after Server Admin tries to load up is:
Try to refresh the view (209.147.120.141/Windows). Report the problem to the administrator if it persists. (“servermgr_smb” server-side plugin may have unexpectedly quit)
I have tried deleting the preferences file for Server Admin, I have tried replacing the servermgr_smb script in the cgi-bin folder, I have tried replacing the servermgr_smb bundle... I'm not sure where else to try and I haven't found much pertaining to this topic. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to fix? Any help is appreciated.

I looked at the logs again and am still getting these same error messages:
Oct 16 15:30:14 web /usr/share/servermgrd/cgi-bin/servermgr_smb: [16259-a000b2a4] SIGALRM: process timed out
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[Sun Oct 15 20:37:06 2006] [error] [client 66.243.213.30] script not found or unable to stat: /usr/share/servermgrd/cgi-bin/servermgr_p69
[Sun Oct 15 20:37:06 2006] [error] [client 66.243.213.30] script not found or unable to stat: /usr/share/servermgrd/cgi-bin/servermgr_p69
[Sun Oct 15 20:37:07 2006] [error] [client 66.243.213.30] script not found or unable to stat: /usr/share/servermgrd/cgi-bin/servermgr_p69
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Server Admin 10.6.5 won't connect to OS X Server 10.6.6

Recently upgraded Xserve to 10 10.6, ran software update to 10.6.6. Cannot connect to it using Server Admin 10.6.5. Checked for updates, and haven't found any. I can connect via Workgroup Manager, and client computers can connect to server. Any suggestions?

Unfortunately, resetting the PRAM, and the SMC, did not solve the problem. Even though Bluetooth on the Mac Mini seems to be functional, I'm concerned that it only wants to allow connection to a keyboard or a mouse, or to transfer files to, say, an iPhone. No Sound actions are available in terms of Bluetooth connectivity.
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Server Admin refuses to connect, servermgrd runs but no ports are open

Server Admin refuses to connect to server when run locally or remotely. Upon investigating, servermgrd seems to run but when I run network utilities and port scan the server, neither port 311 or 687 are open. All other services appear to be running fine. No firewall is running. Server Monitor also has the same problems but WorkGroup Manager seems to work fine.
About 3 weeks ago, I had the problem and after trying many things, I did a clean install but the problem has reappeared after a few days/weeks.
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Could not locate in system.log, console.log and servermgr.log any error messages indicatind something is wrong with servermgrd.
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Searching the posts, found somebody talkingabout servermgr_ctl
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Running out of idea.
Desperate for solution.
Background
OS X Server 10.4.9
Server Admin version Version 10.4.7 (157.8)
Xserve Dual G4 with 2 GB ram. Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Ok, I ran memtest 4.2 and discovered the ram was failing, In replacing the dimm, they started working again so it may have been a mis-seated dimm module or some oxidation on the contact. My file system was already corrupt despite it being a fresh install. Then I checked and notice that the file com.apple.servermgrd.plist in Library preferences was gone. Either I stuppidly deleted it trying to fix the problem or it was hosed by the memory/file system corruption. Anyway, I copied it from another server and Both Server Admin and Server Monitor are now working.
SOLVED.
PS: in view of this event, once I'm satisfied the memory issues is solved, I'll do again a clean install. Who know what else was corrupted.

Can not connect using Server Admin - server running.

Hi there, can anyone help me?
I am running OSX Server Tiger on a Mac Pro G5. It has worked perfectly for several years.
Suddenly I cannot connect to the server using Server Admin either locally or remotely - the machine continues to function perfectly. The only problem is that I can not make any changes and I am nervous! I would prefer not to reformat and reinstall.
I did have some network problems a while ago which meant that I changed some IP numbers manually, and I installed and de-installed an ADSL modem.
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Last time this happened to me I deleted the server from Server Admin and re-added it

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I enter my hostname, username and password and I get the error unable to connect to server, any ideas what is going wrong?
I can ping the server name and that works. Is there something else I have to do to get the server running
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But I have also seen this issue with 10.4 server (IMAP connections not reliably reported).
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