Connect to new Mac Mini Server without keyboard/display

fa.ce · Jan 20, 2013, 06:05 AM

I've a new Mac Mini Server (last Mac OS X server avaible) without keyboard / monitor.
On my new iMac (last Max OS X avaible) i've installed Apple Remote Desktop.
I can see the ip of Mac Mini Server but when i try to connect it clicking on control tab appears a admin/password dialog box.
I leave as stated here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4938?viewlocale=en_US
blank user and insert the correct long Mac Mini Serial as password, BUT i cannot connect it.
Why ? Any help would be highly appreciated ...

dasx · Jan 20, 2013, 07:26 AM

Try your login credentials and see if they work.

pcconvert · Jan 20, 2013, 07:48 AM

I think you will have to use the server app to connect using credentials you described and set up users and remote access. Dunno how to get one, I copied mine from the server after install... if you can't login directly I say you will need to purchase the server from App Store on your laptop or whatever you have and select to administer 'other computer on the network' when prompted.

fa.ce · Jan 20, 2013, 08:32 AM

My iMac user/password not works to access to Mac Mini Server.

Are you sure there's no other way to access that buy OSX Server and install it also on my iMac ?
Is seems quite add all that ...

chrfr · Jan 20, 2013, 08:34 AM

Did you enable Remote Management in System Preferences on the mini? If you turned on Screen Sharing alone, you won't be able to use Remote Desktop, but regular Screen Sharing from the Finder will work fine.

fa.ce · 08:48 AM

Ehm how can i enable that on my Mini if i cannot access to it ???
I'm trying to download on my iMac that tool http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1419
Don't know though if that can help ...

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No, Server Admin Tools not works on my iMac, probably needs an OSX Server edition.
Any more suggestions ?

chrfr · Jan 20, 2013, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fa.ce

Ehm how can i enable that on my Mini if i cannot access to it ???

If you don't have a display or keyboard to attach to it, you may need to contact Apple to see if there is an alternate suggestion on what to use for a password on initial setup.
I am assuming that you have not done any initial setup whatsoever, correct?

fa.ce · Jan 20, 2013, 09:48 AM

Yes, it's my first start up.
It's odd, cause, as said i can see Mac Mini IP in my network but when i try to connect through my iMac - Apple Remote Desktop and insert as password serial number, as stated by Apple the app doesn't connect ...

fa.ce · Jan 20, 2013, 10:10 AM

Probably i should use that:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2370
But, frankly, i'm afraid to create ... damages

chrfr · Jan 20, 2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fa.ce

Probably i should use that:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2370
But, frankly, i'm afraid to create ... damages

You can only use those steps if you're able to connect remotely to the computer by the command line. As you can see the Mini in Remote Desktop, those steps are unnecessary.
Contact Apple; they will likely be able to get you running in short order.

fa.ce · Jan 20, 2013, 10:28 AM

I'll do it tomorrow, cause today they're closed.

I don't think that a simple startup should be so difficult ... it's not in the Apple style ...

pcconvert · Jan 20, 2013, 10:49 AM

Don't worry about that server purchase. You are actually buying 'just' a server app (it's actually called Server.app:-) When it finishes download and starts it will ask you where do you want to set up server and will offer option 'Other server'. Choose that and it will find your mac mini and will connect to it. Simple @ $19 and instant.

fa.ce · Jan 20, 2013, 11:02 AM

So it will not install a NEW OS X ?
Buying it on my iMac client it will simply download an ... app not a new OS ?
At the end of my initial Mac Mini Server may i simply disinstall from my iMac, as an app ?

pcconvert · Jan 20, 2013, 11:10 AM

That's correct, no new OS, just an app. And you will want to keep that app and not delete it to administer your mac mini server afterwards :-) Imagine that app like a more advanced remote desktop app - just connects to a server and allows to 'unlock' certain features of ML.

fa.ce · Jan 21, 2013, 01:47 AM

I've downloaded and install OS X Server.
Is ask for Host or IP and user / password.
I insert IP and leave user blank and as password Mac Mini Serial.
But it not works.
Any hints ?

fa.ce · Jan 21, 2013, 02:13 AM

I've seen that great article
http://www.ivanexpert.com/blog/2011/...n-sharing-vnc/

Unfortunately when insert ssh root@ip.address with the correct ip.address i receive a port 22: Connection refused message. Why ?

Jan 20, 2013, 06:05 AM	#1
fa.ce macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	Connect to new Mac Mini Server without keyboard/display I've a new Mac Mini Server (last Mac OS X server avaible) without keyboard / monitor. On my new iMac (last Max OS X avaible) i've installed Apple Remote Desktop. I can see the ip of Mac Mini Server but when i try to connect it clicking on control tab appears a admin/password dialog box. I leave as stated here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4938?viewlocale=en_US blank user and insert the correct long Mac Mini Serial as password, BUT i cannot connect it. Why ? Any help would be highly appreciated ...
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Jan 20, 2013, 07:26 AM	#2
dasx macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Barcelona	Try your login credentials and see if they work. __________________ 2012 Mac Mini
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Jan 20, 2013, 08:42 AM	#6
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	Ehm how can i enable that on my Mini if i cannot access to it ??? I'm trying to download on my iMac that tool http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1419 Don't know though if that can help ... ---------- No, Server Admin Tools not works on my iMac, probably needs an OSX Server edition. Any more suggestions ? Last edited by fa.ce; Jan 20, 2013 at 08:48 AM.
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Jan 20, 2013, 07:48 AM	#3
pcconvert macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008	I think you will have to use the server app to connect using credentials you described and set up users and remote access. Dunno how to get one, I copied mine from the server after install... if you can't login directly I say you will need to purchase the server from App Store on your laptop or whatever you have and select to administer 'other computer on the network' when prompted.
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Jan 20, 2013, 08:32 AM	#4
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	My iMac user/password not works to access to Mac Mini Server. Are you sure there's no other way to access that buy OSX Server and install it also on my iMac ? Is seems quite add all that ...
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Jan 20, 2013, 08:34 AM	#5
chrfr macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2009	Did you enable Remote Management in System Preferences on the mini? If you turned on Screen Sharing alone, you won't be able to use Remote Desktop, but regular Screen Sharing from the Finder will work fine.
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Jan 20, 2013, 09:48 AM	#8
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	Yes, it's my first start up. It's odd, cause, as said i can see Mac Mini IP in my network but when i try to connect through my iMac - Apple Remote Desktop and insert as password serial number, as stated by Apple the app doesn't connect ...
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Jan 20, 2013, 10:10 AM	#9
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	Probably i should use that: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2370 But, frankly, i'm afraid to create ... damages
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Jan 20, 2013, 10:28 AM	#11
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	I'll do it tomorrow, cause today they're closed. I don't think that a simple startup should be so difficult ... it's not in the Apple style ...
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Jan 20, 2013, 10:49 AM	#12
pcconvert macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008	Don't worry about that server purchase. You are actually buying 'just' a server app (it's actually called Server.app:-) When it finishes download and starts it will ask you where do you want to set up server and will offer option 'Other server'. Choose that and it will find your mac mini and will connect to it. Simple @ $19 and instant.
	0

Jan 20, 2013, 11:02 AM	#13
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	So it will not install a NEW OS X ? Buying it on my iMac client it will simply download an ... app not a new OS ? At the end of my initial Mac Mini Server may i simply disinstall from my iMac, as an app ?
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Jan 20, 2013, 11:10 AM	#14
pcconvert macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008	That's correct, no new OS, just an app. And you will want to keep that app and not delete it to administer your mac mini server afterwards :-) Imagine that app like a more advanced remote desktop app - just connects to a server and allows to 'unlock' certain features of ML.
	0

Jan 21, 2013, 01:47 AM	#15
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	I've downloaded and install OS X Server. Is ask for Host or IP and user / password. I insert IP and leave user blank and as password Mac Mini Serial. But it not works. Any hints ?
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Jan 21, 2013, 02:13 AM	#16
fa.ce Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006	I've seen that great article http://www.ivanexpert.com/blog/2011/...n-sharing-vnc/ Unfortunately when insert ssh root@ip.address with the correct ip.address i receive a port 22: Connection refused message. Why ?
	0