Snow Leopard Unleashed
Apple
has unveiled a Developer Preview of Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard, the
next major release of its server operating system. Snow Leopard Server
is a full 64-bit UNIX server operating system based on open standards
that Apple says is up to twice as fast as its predecessor.
It
includes new features such as Podcast Producer 2, for automating the
creation and publishing of podcasts, and Mobile Access Server with
secure access to firewall-protected network services for iPhone and
Mac.
The
company says it’s a full 64-bit operating system designed to take
advantage of multi-core processors and address massive amounts of
memory, while remaining fully compatible with 32-bit applications.
Podcast Producer 2 includes the new Podcast Composer application,
which automates the entire production process, making it easy to
create podcasts with a customized, consistent look and feel, says the
company. With just a few clicks, Podcast Composer creates a workflow
to add titles, transitions and effects, save to a desired format and
share to wikis, blogs, iTunes, iTunes U, Final Cut Server or the new
Podcast Library.
Among
its other features, the new Mobile Access Server is said to be an easy
way for iPhone and Mac users to access secured network services,
including corporate websites, online business applications, email,
calendars, and contacts.
It
says, without requiring additional software, Mobile Access Server
provides strong encryption and authentication between the user's
iPhone or Mac and a private network.
The
new release, Mac OS X Server version 10.6 Snow Leopard, will be
available in September 2009 through the Apple Store, Apple's retail
stores, and Apple authorized resellers for a suggested retail price of
$499, and includes unlimited licenses for Mac, Windows, and Linux
clients.
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