Mac OS X Server: About the Mac OS X Server 10.2.1 Update

This software updates Mac OS X Server 10.2 to version 10.2.1. It improves reliability and usability for these features:

• IP networking
• Apple file services
• Windows file services
• Open Directory Password Server
• Workgroup Manager
• NetBoot
• Network Image Utility
• Macintosh Manager
• Apple Software Restore
• Print Server

Important: Read Before Installing

1. An Admin user password that does not contain spaces or Option-keyed characters is required to install. The password may not be blank. If your password must be changed, then follow these steps: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Choose Users from the View menu. Select an Admin user and click Edit User. Click the Password tab. Change the password and click OK.

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 precautionary statement does not apply to the normal installation of application software.

3. The installation process should not be interrupted. Monitor progress by clicking the Detailed Progress disclosure triangle. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Software Downloads to install.

Installation

There are several ways to update to from Mac OS X Server 10.2 to 10.2.1.

I. Automatic Software Update Installation

See technical document 106704, "Mac OS X: How to Update Your Software".

Because some updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to use Software Update more than once to get all desired updates.

II. Standalone Installer

An installer is available from Apple Software Downloads (http://www.apple.com/swupdates/).

III. Remote installation using the Software Update command-line tool.

See technical document 107058, "Xserve: How to Remotely Install Software Using the Software Update Command-Line Tool".


Enhancements Delivered with this update

File Services

• Resolves an issue with the SMB mount command.

Password Server

• Allows Open Directory Password Server to be located on a secondary or standalone server.
• Improves Password Server database integrity.

Installation

• Works better with remote Installation on ports other than the built-in (en0).

Workgroup Manager

• Improvements in Workgroup Manager user creation <cancel> handling.

Open Directory

• Addresses an issue with Open Directory LDAP server, preventing automatic discovery of the directory using DHCP.

Network Image Utility

• Changing active NetBoot images in the Network Image Utility no longer requires you to restart.
• Resolves an issue in which the Network Image Utility creates images with incorrect permissions.

Networking and Mail Enhancements

• Addresses a situation in which certain Internet service providers (ISPs) may not accept outgoing email (SMTP) from computers using NAT and a ".local" hostname (which may be assigned by Rendezvous).
• Improves Mac OS X Server performance in heavy AFP client load situations.
• Improves Mac OS X Server reliability when a Mac OS 9 client attempts a scheduled AFP connection.

Printing Enhancements

• Improves compatibility with HP LaserJet 4V and HP LaserJet 4MV printers.
• Reduces occurrences of a potential "busy; source EIO (ATALK)" alert message when printing using AppleTalk via CUPS.
• Addresses an issue in with printing via CUPS in which the second queued print job would automatically start if the first print job was stopped.
• Includes various other CUPS printing-related enhancements.
• Fixed condition in Print Server which could lead to over utilization of CPU cycles.

Other Enhancements

• Addresses a potential issue in which a USB keyboard or mouse is not recognized nor able to wake the computer, if they are connected to or disconnected from an external USB hub, while the computer is in sleep.
• Addresses a potential issue in which Mac Help may not be available following an erase-installation.
• Addresses various potential kernel panic situations.

This update includes the other enhancements contained in the Mac OS X 10.2.1 (non-Server) update. For more information see, technical document 107036, "Mac OS X: About the Mac OS X 10.2.1 Update".