Apple Releases Mac OS X Server 10.4.1

Apple Computer released late Thursday Mac OS X Server 10.4.1 which delivers "overall improved reliability" and "is recommended for all systems," the company said.

The improvements in the update include:

  • file sharing using AFP and SMB/CIFS network file services
  • Software Update Server notifications and synchronization of package downloads
  • displaying published Weblog Server content after a reboot
  • binding to LDAP and Active Directory during system startup<
  • remote management using the Server Admin application
  • creating and burning disk images using Disk Utility and System Image Utility
  • compatibility with third party applications and devices
  • Mac OS X Server 10.4.1 is available via the automatic Software Update or as a standalone installer from Appleis download site.