Apple announced today that it would no longer be producing its XServe rack-mounted server products after January 31st, 2011. It provided detailed recommendations (PDF) for customers looking to either transition from XServes or deploy new OS X Server hardware. However, one has to wonder if this approach signals the beginning of the end for OS X Server itself as the cheap coach handbags company continues to ramp up its consumer/pro-sumer product portfolio.
So why do I care? Regular readers will know that I love my MacBook Pro, but I’m not entirely convinced of the Mac value proposition in education. The XServe, though, and the server OS that it ran (OS X Server) were somewhat unique in that they provided high-performance directory, communications, and collaboration software in an easy-to-use package that, as servers and their licensing tend to go (at least on the Windows side of the proverbial server room), were relatively inexpensive.
In fact, managing a network with the built-in tools on OS X Server is remarkably easy. Managing the Macs on the network is similarly straight-forward, with a typically Mac-ish user interface. Especially in K-12, where onsite tech expertise or direct support is often difficult to find and fund, OS X Server represents a platform that a relatively savvy teacher can use to keep a network and all of the deployed Mac clients running smoothly. File sharing, directory services, and user policies are all a few clicks away.
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After all, I can't afford to run off and sue Microsoft for charging the unreasonable fee of $5k per Windows Server Ent. install.:/ by eadeguzman November 9,
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Going to install Cent OS 6 on the server sick of Windows and its problems with IIS.
Windows Server 2003: License: Paid Size: 697 Mb OS: Windows Server 2003 . Interchangeable Links No Password ...
License: Paid Size: 697 Mb OS: Windows Server 2003 . Interchangeable Links No Password ... 
License: Paid Size: 697 Mb OS: Windows Server 2003 . Interchangeable Links No Passwor... 
@ no windows server experience here, but MS doesn't treat sharepoint as an app? It's included in the OS cert?