OS X server v. OS X client?

[abbakatte]

Hi,

Newbie and first post here. Apologies in advance if my question is stupid, but I'm totally lost. Just bought a Mac Mini server, never used OSX Server before. Version is 10.6.

This Mini Server is a replacement for my regular Mini, which served as an audio workstation. It would boot, log in as a user, then start up the 3 audio software I needed automatically.

Now I have no idea how this can be achieved with OSX Server, and if it's even a good idea to use it as such or if I should revert to Client. I bought the server for the 2 HDs instead of 1. Also I thought I would have more control over the services running, so the system would be as "lean" as possible -- that would free more CPU power to my music software.

Is it possible to do this?:

a. have the computer boot, log in as a pre-defined user, then launch the software automatically?

b. do all of the above without a monitor attached?

If so, what are the services I need to enable/run? (The less, the better)

Again, I'm basically using it as a client, don't really need any of the server features. If you think doing that is not a good idea, feel free to express your opinion.

Thanks,

Abba

 

[Consultant]

You should use OS X client.


a. set it up:
Log in automatically (this is default so you shouldn't need to change it), and set your software to "Open at login" (takes a few seconds)

b. no monitor? Use Apple remote desktop, but you need to set it up first. You can target disk mode another mac to turn on the option.

 

[abbakatte]

Thanks!

I'll try implementing what you described and will post back results.

Abba