Some computers that work with Mac OS X Server 10.3 may not be able to start up from the Server Installation CD—the computer may display just a blank, gray screen when you try. For this reason, Apple allows you to use a meta package (.mpkg) file on the CD to install Mac OS X Server over a running Mac OS X 10.3 (client) installation.
Note: Mac OS X Server 10.3 is supported on the Power Mac G5, Power Mac G4, Power Mac G3 (Blue and White), eMac, iMac, and Mac Mini.
To install Mac OS X Server 10.3 from the .mpkg file, do the following:
- Be sure that all software on the target computer is up to date.
Note: If you decide to start with a fresh system by doing an erase install (this is not required), be sure to complete the Setup Assistant while the computer is connected to your network.
- Be sure that your computer is connected to your network.
- Restart the computer.
- Insert Disc 2 from the retail version of Mac OS X Server 10.3.
- Open the .mpkg Installer from the disc and follow the onscreen steps.
- When finished, restart the computer.
- The Server Assistant appears; use it to complete the set-up, making sure that you configure the computer as a standalone server.
- Use Software Update to install only the Mac OS X Server 10.3.4 Update (do not install the JBoss update for now).
- Restart the computer.
- Go back to Software Update and install all the remaining updates, restarting your computer as necessary.
- If desired, you can now use Server Admin to set up the server as an Open Directory Master.
This procedure also appears on page 85 of the Getting Started manual, found here.