Apple Desktop Computer Mac mini Server Aluminum Unibody 2.3GHZ Quad Core i7 (Late 2012) MD389LL/A 4 GB DDR3 1 TB HDD Intel HD Graphics 4000 Sierra 10.12. Model #: NAP12MM; Return Policy: View Return Policy $. This Mac mini could be your new server. One of the primary uses of my Mac mini is as a portal into my home network. When I’m away from the house, or on a business trip or vacation.
Sure. Lion Server is just a layer -- apps and services -- on top of regular Lion client. You can turn the services off and toss the apps if you want. There's an Apple article about that: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4827
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However, if properly implemented, the best way to use a Mac as a music server is to use the USB output. You can use a Mac laptop, an iMac, a Mac Mini, or a Mac Pro tower. In our demo system we have been using a Mac mini running Pure Music here in the store for demo along with the new Berkeley Alpha USB. One possible advantage to the Mac Mini is. Mac Mini Server FAQs. What is the best way to set up a Mac Mini music server? The most significant upgrade you can make to you Mac Mini is to replace the stock switch-mode power supply (SMPS) with a low-noise linear power supply. When the SMPS noise is eliminated, the result is cleaner and more defined “square waves” in the digital signal.
I have Mini Server that splits time for some server services and as a desktop; so I'll just say that the one server services that requires a bit more to turn off is the DNS, which gets setup automatically by the server setup wizard. But it should not be a big deal.
Mac Mini Server 2010 Specs
Mini Server is quad core i7 2.0ghz. It's faster than my 13' MBP i7 2.7ghz dual core for CPU intensive tasks. Both have the integrated Intel GPU and have 8GB RAM. Used to be PS could benefit from a faster dedicated GPU like the faster regular Mini that has an AMD GPU; it's probably still is true.
The Intel GPU (on the Mini server and my MBP) is fine for my work in PS, which is mostly retouching and correction. I don't do heavy design work in PS. I do some basic cutting in FCP Studio (last version) also with no complaints, again my needs are modest.
Mac Mini Server Farm
Mar 29, 2012 4:15 AM