New iPhone/iPod touch 3.0 Resources Posted
Customers looking for resources on managing 100's of Apple iPod touch devices may want to consider looking at the following resources:
Beyond the Genius Bar Seminar Announced
Beyond the Genius Bar: A seminar for Technology staff and Mac users
Technical insight for your Mac. Spend some quality time with Senior Systems Engineer Dave Douglas to go beyond google-searching a solution to create a troubleshooting workflow.
You will learn how to:
- Understanding Keychain
- How to setup your Mac for multiple Wireless Networks
- Determining if your hardware needs repair
- Diagnosing Mac OS X Software Issues
- Uninstalling software on Mac OS X
- Is your problem with Disk, RAM, Temperature, or CPU?
- Time Machine in Detail
- Stump the Expert open Q&A (time permitting)
When: Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Oswalt School - Rowland Unified School District
19501 Shadow Oak Drive Walnut, CA 91789
Who should attend?
Mac advocates and technology staff
Registration:
Java Updates, Safari 4 and LAUSD Applications
To date we have had reports of:
- 1 customer experiencing issues with Elluminate.
- 1 School with 550 Macs experiencing issues with the GradeMax component of ISIS.
Both issues can be solved by prioritizing Java Runtime v 1.4.2 over other newer versions of Java.
To configure Java on your Mac to use version 1.4.2 preform the following tasks:
- Open Java Preferences. This can be found by going to: Macintosh HD:Applications:Utilities:Java
- Under the tab "General" reorder the preferred Java version so that J2SE 1.4.2 is at the top like the screenshot below.
This setting would need to be done per Mac OS X user if your Mac has been configured to use multiple accounts.Other announcements from WWDC 2009
There were a couple of other items made during the WWDC keynote that went a bit under the radar.
First, iTunes U content (both public and private) are now directly accessible via the iTunes.app on both iPhone (wi-fi & cell) and iPod Touch (wi-fi). Private content will support authentication as well.
Secondly, (coming soon), an brand new Mobile Me iDisk app for iPhone & iPod Touch! Allows access to documents stored on your iDisk. Also allows you to share your iDisk files with other users (emails them a download link to large files). For full descriptions to new Mobile Me features, please see here <http://www.apple.com/mobileme/whats-new/>
Finally, major announcements to Snow Leopard Server. The updated features are listed here <http://www.apple.com/server/macosx/features/>
Updated features (since Snow Leopard Server was last announced):
1. iCal Server2
New web interface
Push notifications of new meeting invitations
Secure calendar access for iPhone over the air; no syncing required
Interoperability via; CalDAV, iMIP & iTIP
No Client-access licenses, unlimited users by default
Source code available via macosforge.org
2. Podcast Producer 2
MUCH easier setup via Server Admin, new defaults for either single server setup or cluster
Podcast Capture.app now supports dual-source video input (ei: screen running presentation & video of speaker). Those will be composited together.
Ability to convert a presentation or other documents into a podcast video file
Web podcast capture feature to remotely capture audo and/or video into Podcast Producer system
Brand new Podcast Composer application to created automated workflows
New archiving of podcast content to 'Podcast Library' for long-term storage
3. Wiki Server 2
'Quick Look' for uploaded documents (just like in Leopard client). Review a file before download.
Support for Safari on iPhone/iPod Touch; no server re-configuration necessary
4. Mobile Access Server
Secure access to server resources without the need for VPN through a firewall (uses TLS)
Integrates into pre-existing directory service infrastructure for single-sign on
No Client-access licenses, unlimited users by default
5. iChat Server
New support for Active Directory integration, plus single-sign on
Persistent chat rooms
6. Mail Server
New back-end mail engine
Support for vacation messages and server-side rules
Push email
7. Web Server
Built on Apache 2.2
All components for 'Web 2.0' deployments built-in (see above link for full list)
Full support for HTTP live video streaming via QuickTime X
8. Network Disk Imaging
Support for; Netboot, NetInstall & *new* NetRestore
9. iPhone & iPod Touch Configuration Server
Create configuration profiles that can be distributed via Snow Leopard Server to your organization/department
First, iTunes U content (both public and private) are now directly accessible via the iTunes.app on both iPhone (wi-fi & cell) and iPod Touch (wi-fi). Private content will support authentication as well.
Secondly, (coming soon), an brand new Mobile Me iDisk app for iPhone & iPod Touch! Allows access to documents stored on your iDisk. Also allows you to share your iDisk files with other users (emails them a download link to large files). For full descriptions to new Mobile Me features, please see here <http://www.apple.com/mobileme/whats-new/>
Finally, major announcements to Snow Leopard Server. The updated features are listed here <http://www.apple.com/server/macosx/features/>
Updated features (since Snow Leopard Server was last announced):
1. iCal Server2
New web interface
Push notifications of new meeting invitations
Secure calendar access for iPhone over the air; no syncing required
Interoperability via; CalDAV, iMIP & iTIP
No Client-access licenses, unlimited users by default
Source code available via macosforge.org
2. Podcast Producer 2
MUCH easier setup via Server Admin, new defaults for either single server setup or cluster
Podcast Capture.app now supports dual-source video input (ei: screen running presentation & video of speaker). Those will be composited together.
Ability to convert a presentation or other documents into a podcast video file
Web podcast capture feature to remotely capture audo and/or video into Podcast Producer system
Brand new Podcast Composer application to created automated workflows
New archiving of podcast content to 'Podcast Library' for long-term storage
3. Wiki Server 2
'Quick Look' for uploaded documents (just like in Leopard client). Review a file before download.
Support for Safari on iPhone/iPod Touch; no server re-configuration necessary
4. Mobile Access Server
Secure access to server resources without the need for VPN through a firewall (uses TLS)
Integrates into pre-existing directory service infrastructure for single-sign on
No Client-access licenses, unlimited users by default
5. iChat Server
New support for Active Directory integration, plus single-sign on
Persistent chat rooms
6. Mail Server
New back-end mail engine
Support for vacation messages and server-side rules
Push email
7. Web Server
Built on Apache 2.2
All components for 'Web 2.0' deployments built-in (see above link for full list)
Full support for HTTP live video streaming via QuickTime X
8. Network Disk Imaging
Support for; Netboot, NetInstall & *new* NetRestore
9. iPhone & iPod Touch Configuration Server
Create configuration profiles that can be distributed via Snow Leopard Server to your organization/department
UCLA iTunes U Seminar
UCLA hosted a faculty/staff seminar focused on how/why faculty should deploy podcasting in their classrooms. It is a great reference for other faculty members or universities who are concerned about podcasting, for example 'I don't want to podcast my lecture because the students will stop showing up', etc.
http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/ucla-public.2118397018.02155049724
The seminar includes discussions lead by three faculty members who are using podcasting in their classrooms with great success.
Apple Free On-Line Training Video Series
Located within the Apple Education section:
<http://www.apple.com/education/it-professionals/online-tutorials.html?cid=CDM-US-Edu-P0007932-147152&Email_PageName=P0007932-147152&Email_OID=541181&cp=147152&sr=em>
Joining Mac OS X to Multiple Directories
Local Account Management
Open Directory Architecture
Network Account Management
Dual-Directory Architecture
Mobile Account Management
Client Management Essentials
External Account Management
Located within the Apple Seminars & Events section (there is also topics for Science/Medicine, Video, Audio,Photo, Design):
<http://www.seminars.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ASPRegistration.woa/wa/sol?locs=us_en>
Managing Mac OS X with Workgroup Manager and Active Directory
Modifying Active Directory Schema to Support Mac
Protecting Data-At-Rest for the Enterprise
Minimal-Touch Deployment
Deploy the Mac with NetInstall
Mac for Video Security
Smart Cards with Mac OS X
Best Defense (Data security best practices)
Mac for Computer Forensics & e-discovery
The 'Find Out How' section covers all aspects of Mac OS X, iLife, iWork, Boot Camp, and more:
<http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/>
<http://www.apple.com/education/it-professionals/online-tutorials.html?cid=CDM-US-Edu-P0007932-147152&Email_PageName=P0007932-147152&Email_OID=541181&cp=147152&sr=em>
Joining Mac OS X to Multiple Directories
Local Account Management
Open Directory Architecture
Network Account Management
Dual-Directory Architecture
Mobile Account Management
Client Management Essentials
External Account Management
Located within the Apple Seminars & Events section (there is also topics for Science/Medicine, Video, Audio,Photo, Design):
<http://www.seminars.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ASPRegistration.woa/wa/sol?locs=us_en>
Managing Mac OS X with Workgroup Manager and Active Directory
Modifying Active Directory Schema to Support Mac
Protecting Data-At-Rest for the Enterprise
Minimal-Touch Deployment
Deploy the Mac with NetInstall
Mac for Video Security
Smart Cards with Mac OS X
Best Defense (Data security best practices)
Mac for Computer Forensics & e-discovery
The 'Find Out How' section covers all aspects of Mac OS X, iLife, iWork, Boot Camp, and more:
<http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/>
An Introduction to Apple Remote Desktop
A video from a seminar covering Apple Remote Desktop. This is designed to help educators who are completely unfamiliar with Apple Remote Desktop understand how it can help improve instruction.
Free HANDS-ON sessions
Apple Accessibility Solutions
Who Should Attend: Program specialists, speech therapists, psychologists, special education directors, special day coordinators & teachers, autism specialists, resource specialists (RSP)* Wednesday, May 27, Rowland Oswalt Academy, Rowland USD 1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 PM sign in)
* Friday, May 29, San Diego Com Labs, Joe Rindone Center, San Diego COE 9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)
* Monday, June 1, OC D Building, Room 1009, Orange County DOE9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)
* Friday, June 5, RiversideGraber Room, West End Educational Service Center9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)
Please register at the following URL: http://edseminars.apple.com/accessibility
Language Acquisition and Apple
Who Should Attend: ELL directors and coordinators, bilingual coordinators, literacy specialists* Wednesday, May 27, Rowland Oswalt Academy, Rowland USD 9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)
* Friday, May 29, San Diego Com Labs, Joe Rindone Center, San Diego COE 1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 sign in)
* Monday, June 1, OCD Building, Room 1009, Orange County DOE1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 sign in)
* Friday, June 5, RiversideGraber Room, West End Educational Service Center1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 sign in)
Please register at the following URL: http://edseminars.apple.com/language_acquisition
Apple Remote Desktop on Friday, May 29th in Rowland (hands on sessions)
Join Apple Consulting Engineer Armin Briegel as we discover Apple Remote Desktop.
Session 1 - Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Classroom Management with Apple Remote Desktop
Learn how Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) can help you gain control over the Macs (and students) in your digital classroom. Learn how to share, control and manage many Macs (and students) efficiently and quickly. In this session we will cover some basic tasks such as locking and unlock computers, moving files to and from students' machines and running reports to get up to date information from the computers.
Session 2 - Afternoon session 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Advanced Remote Desktop
In this session we will cover advanced Remote Desktop features such as the Task Server, scripting and automation. We will also learn about some strategies on how to deploy ARD beyond a single classroom.
When: Friday, May 29, 2009
Where: Shelyn Elementary
19500 E. Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748.
Who Should Attend:
Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders, or anyone wanting to learn to better manage their classroom with computers
Please feel free to register for both events at the following URLs:
For the morning session: http://edseminars.apple.com/mgmt_ard
For the afternoon Advanced session: http://edseminars.apple.com/advanced_ard
Wikis and Blogs in Education on June 1st in Rowland (hands on sessions)
Join Apple Senior Systems Engineer Dave Douglas as we discover Apple's Wiki Server. This hands-on session will provide an overview of wikis in education and the unique capabilities of Apple's Wiki Server.
You must bring a laptop with Safari Web Browser (Win/Mac) installed. (FireFox and IE 7/8 can be used but Safari will be demonstrated)
When: Monday, June 1, 2009 (two identical sessions)
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon session 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Where: Hosted in Rowland Heights, CA
Rowland USD, Board Room
1830 Nogales Street, 91748
Who Should Attend:
Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders
Register: http://edseminars.apple.com/wikis_blogs
Apple Remote Desktop on Friday, June 24th in Brea (hands on sessions)
Join Apple Senior Systems Engineer Sandy Brenner as we discover Apple Remote Desktop.
Classroom Management with Apple Remote Desktop - Learn how Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) can help you gain control over the Macs (and students) in your digital classroom. Learn how to share, control and manage many Macs (and students) efficiently and quickly. In this session we will cover some basic tasks such as locking and unlock computers, moving files to and from students' machines and running reports to get up to date information from the computers.
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (two identical sessions)
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon session 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Where: Brea Olinda USD
Fanning Elementary School
Mac lab - Media Center
650 N. Apricot Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
Who Should Attend:
Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders, or anyone wanting to learn to better manage their classroom with computers
Registration site will go online shortly at: http://edseminars.apple.com/mgmt_ard
If you have questions, email sbrenner@apple.com
Apple Education Tune-In IT Series
The Apple Tune-in Series is an ongoing learning opportunity focused on introducing educators and IT leaders to the capabilities of the Mac OS X Leopard operating system and Mac OS X Server. Each day of the week, a certified Apple Systems Engineer will host a webinar on different elements of Leopard or Mac OS X Server and answer any questions from participants. Join us twice daily at 9:00 and 12:00 (PDT) from March 23 to June 26, 2009 for the topics of interest to you, or register for the whole series.
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Mac OS X | Integration and Compatibility | Client Management and Deployment | Collaboration and Podcasting | Integration & Virtualization |
| An introduction to the basic features of Mac OS X Leopard. Focused on built-in applications and accessibility features. | Learn about OS X’s seamless compatibility with PC clients and networks. Integrate and bind a Mac to Active Directory. | OS X Server features focused on Directory Services, Workgroup Manager, System Imaging, and Portable Home Directories. | OS X Server content management and delivery using Wiki/Blog, iChat, iCal, and Podcast Producer. | OS X Server cross-platform interoperability and virtualization options for running Windows on a Mac. |
Register now for this free learning opportunity at http://www.apple.com/education/tuneinseries/. You may register for the entire series or just a single topic. Seminars are held twice a day at 9 a.m. PDT and 12 p.m. PDT. Join any day from March 23 through June 26, 2009.
Click to download the fler!
WWDC IT Sessions Posted
Some of the IT sessions posted:
* Calendaring Solutions in Snow Leopard Server, Snow Leopard, and iPhone
* Contact Management with Snow Leopard Server, Snow Leopard, and iPhone
* Deploying Mobile Access Server
* Secure Access with 802.1X
* What's New for Podcast Producer 2
* What's New for Wiki Server 2
* Wiki Server 2
* Deploying Podcast Producer
* Podcast Composer In-Depth
* Scripting for Sys Admins
* What's New in Directory Services
Please see this URL for more detailed descriptions:
The Inaugural Meeting of MELA
Media Educators of Los Angeles (MELA)
Open to Any and Everyone that Teaches Film, Video, Broadcasting, Animation & Screenwriting
Come for the Networking, Stay for the Raffle Prizes
Background:
Across Los Angeles, educators and professionals from the entertainment industry are training the next generation of screen professionals. Screenwriting, video and television production, animation, digital imaging, film analysis, editing, post production sound and marketing are just some of the skills that young people can develop while getting their high school diplomas. These educators, who have dedicated themselves to the best in professional training, have formed a network to share resources and reach out to the Industry in a big way. At our bi-monthly meetings, vendors, mentors and other professionals, give insights into the latest trends and best resources. MELA has organized to join as many educators and professionals as possible to work together, ensuring a diverse and well-trained workforce for the future.
Guest Speakers:
Industry Keynote Speaker: Ramy Katrib - CEO & Founder of DigitaIFiIm Tree
Adam Huss - Writers Guild Foundation
Blake Snyder- Author & Screenwriter, Michael Wiese Productions
Douglas Oollins - PrimeTime, Sherry Lansing Foundation
When:
Wednesday April 15th, 2009
6:00PM to 8:00 PM Doors Open @ 5:00 PM
Where:
Hollywood High School
Room 503 (Enter from Library)
1521 N. Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Parking: Enter from the Highland Ave Gate
Download PDF Flyer
Apple Introduces New Xserve Featuring Intel "Nehalem" Processors
**PRICES LISTED IN THIS RELEASE ARE RETAIL, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE LAUSD STORE FOR CURRENT CONTRACT PRICING**
Features Next Generation Architecture and Intel “Nehalem” Xeon Processors
Apple® today announced an updated Xserve® that delivers up to twice the performance of the previous system.* Using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next generation system architecture, the 1U rack-optimized Xserve delivers up to an 89 percent improvement in performance per watt.** Xserve is available with up to two 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and industry-leading storage options that include a low-power solid state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. Starting at $2,999, Xserve includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS® X Server version 10.5 Leopard®.
“The Xserve is the best workgroup server for our education, business and creative customers,” said David Moody, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Mac Product Marketing. “With up to twice the performance, better power efficiency and an innovative SSD drive option, this is the best Xserve we’ve ever made.”
The new Xserve includes Intel Xeon processors running at speeds up to 2.93 GHz, each with an integrated memory controller with three channels of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC memory that delivers up to 2.4 times the memory bandwidth while cutting memory latency up to 40 percent.*** Using high-efficiency power supplies and intelligent thermal management, Xserve delivers a 19 percent reduction in idle power use.
Xserve’s industry-leading storage capabilities include a 128GB SSD boot-drive option that requires a fraction of the power of a hard disk and delivers up to 48 times faster random access times without occupying a drive bay. Xserve’s three 3.5 inch drive bays support both 7200 rpm SATA and 15,000 rpm SAS drives and can be configured with up to 3TB of internal storage. Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots provide massive I/O bandwidth to support the latest high-bandwidth expansion cards. The Xserve RAID card option now delivers improved performance up to 497MB/s**** and supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 5 with 512MB of cache without using a valuable PCI Express expansion slot. A 72-hour backup battery is included for enhanced data protection.
Every Xserve ships with an unlimited client edition of Leopard Server, offering support for Mac®, Linux and Windows clients without the added cost of client-access licenses. Leopard Server extends Apple’s legendary ease of use with Server Assistant and Server Preferences, which allow even nontechnical users to quickly manage users and groups on the server and easily set up key services. Leopard Server includes Podcast Producer, the ideal way to automatically publish podcasts to iTunes® or the web; Wiki Server, allowing people to collaboratively create and modify their shared websites with just a few clicks; and iCal® Server, the world’s first commercial CalDAV standard-based calendar server. Leopard Server is fully UNIX compliant and LDAP and Active Directory support allows Xserve to fit right in to existing IT environments.
The new Xserve joins Apple’s latest hardware products in setting new standards for environmentally friendly design. Xserve uses PVC-free internal cables and components, contains no brominated flame retardants and features a power supply with an average energy efficiency of 89 percent.
Pricing & Availability
The new Xserve is immediately available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The Xserve standard configuration, with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (US), includes:
• a single 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Xeon 5500 series processor with 8MB of fully shared L3 cache;
• 3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC RAM;
• a single 160GB 7200 rpm SATA Apple Drive Module;
• dual Gigabit Ethernet on-board;
• two PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots;
• Bonjour®-enabled Lights-Out Management processor and Server Monitor Software;
• internal graphics with Mini DisplayPort output;
• two FireWire® 800 and three USB 2.0 ports; and
• an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.
Build-to-order options and accessories for Xserve include: dual 2.26 GHz, 2.66 GHz or 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors; 160GB and 1TB 7200 rpm SATA Apple Drive Modules; 450GB 15,000 rpm SAS drives (third party option); internal Xserve RAID card; Gigabit Ethernet, 4Gb Fibre Channel cards and a 750W redundant power supply.
*Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using a preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xserve (2 chips, 8 cores, 4 cores per chip, 2.93 GHz; SPECjbb2005 bops = 203,439, SPECjbb2005 bops/JVM = 50,860) and a shipping 3.0 GHz 8-core Xserve (2 chips, 8 cores, 4 cores per chip, 3.0 GHz; SPECjbb2005 bops = 103,387, SPECjbb2005 bops/JVM = 25,847). SPEC® and SPECjbb2005® are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Competitive benchmark results stated above reflect internal Apple testing and were submitted to SPEC in February 2009. For the latest SPECjbb2005 benchmark results, visit www.spec.org/osg/jbb2005. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve.
**Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using a preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xserve (SPECpower_ssj™2008 result of 464 overall ssj_ops/watt; 173W at Active Idle; 227,974 ssj_ops and 334W at 100 percent target load) and a shipping 3.0GHz 8-core Xserve (SPECpower_ssj™2008 result of 245 overall ssj_ops/watt; 213W at Active Idle; 141,739 ssj_ops and 353W at 100 percent target load). All units were configured for optimal memory performance (18GB for 2.93 GHz 8-core units and 16GB for 3.0 GHz 8-core units). SPEC® and the benchmark name SPECpower_ssj™ are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Competitive benchmark results stated here reflect internal Apple testing and were submitted to SPEC in March 2009. For the latest SPECpower_ssj2008 benchmark results, visit www.spec.org/power_ssj2008. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve.
***Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction 2.93GHz 8-core Xserve units and shipping 3.0 GHz 8-core Xserve units. All units were configured for optimal memory performance (18GB for 8-core 2.93 GHz units, 12GB for 4-core 2.26 GHz units, and 16GB for 8-core 3.0 GHz units). Results are based on the STREAM v. 5.8 benchmark (www.cs.virginia.edu/stream/ref.html) using OMP support for multiprocessor-compiled builds. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve. Memory latency data provided by Intel.
****Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xeon-based Xserve units configured with Xserve RAID Card. Testing conducted using Iometer 2006.07.27 with a 30-second ramp-up, five-minute run duration, 512KB request size, four outstanding IOs, and using non-OS-cached reads and writes. System configured with the operating system on Xserve SSD drive. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve RAID Card. Drive average read latency data from manufacturer’s published data sheets.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
Apple® today announced an updated Xserve® that delivers up to twice the performance of the previous system.* Using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next generation system architecture, the 1U rack-optimized Xserve delivers up to an 89 percent improvement in performance per watt.** Xserve is available with up to two 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and industry-leading storage options that include a low-power solid state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. Starting at $2,999, Xserve includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS® X Server version 10.5 Leopard®.
“The Xserve is the best workgroup server for our education, business and creative customers,” said David Moody, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Mac Product Marketing. “With up to twice the performance, better power efficiency and an innovative SSD drive option, this is the best Xserve we’ve ever made.”
The new Xserve includes Intel Xeon processors running at speeds up to 2.93 GHz, each with an integrated memory controller with three channels of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC memory that delivers up to 2.4 times the memory bandwidth while cutting memory latency up to 40 percent.*** Using high-efficiency power supplies and intelligent thermal management, Xserve delivers a 19 percent reduction in idle power use.
Xserve’s industry-leading storage capabilities include a 128GB SSD boot-drive option that requires a fraction of the power of a hard disk and delivers up to 48 times faster random access times without occupying a drive bay. Xserve’s three 3.5 inch drive bays support both 7200 rpm SATA and 15,000 rpm SAS drives and can be configured with up to 3TB of internal storage. Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots provide massive I/O bandwidth to support the latest high-bandwidth expansion cards. The Xserve RAID card option now delivers improved performance up to 497MB/s**** and supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 5 with 512MB of cache without using a valuable PCI Express expansion slot. A 72-hour backup battery is included for enhanced data protection.
Every Xserve ships with an unlimited client edition of Leopard Server, offering support for Mac®, Linux and Windows clients without the added cost of client-access licenses. Leopard Server extends Apple’s legendary ease of use with Server Assistant and Server Preferences, which allow even nontechnical users to quickly manage users and groups on the server and easily set up key services. Leopard Server includes Podcast Producer, the ideal way to automatically publish podcasts to iTunes® or the web; Wiki Server, allowing people to collaboratively create and modify their shared websites with just a few clicks; and iCal® Server, the world’s first commercial CalDAV standard-based calendar server. Leopard Server is fully UNIX compliant and LDAP and Active Directory support allows Xserve to fit right in to existing IT environments.
The new Xserve joins Apple’s latest hardware products in setting new standards for environmentally friendly design. Xserve uses PVC-free internal cables and components, contains no brominated flame retardants and features a power supply with an average energy efficiency of 89 percent.
Pricing & Availability
The new Xserve is immediately available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The Xserve standard configuration, with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (US), includes:
• a single 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Xeon 5500 series processor with 8MB of fully shared L3 cache;
• 3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC RAM;
• a single 160GB 7200 rpm SATA Apple Drive Module;
• dual Gigabit Ethernet on-board;
• two PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots;
• Bonjour®-enabled Lights-Out Management processor and Server Monitor Software;
• internal graphics with Mini DisplayPort output;
• two FireWire® 800 and three USB 2.0 ports; and
• an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.
Build-to-order options and accessories for Xserve include: dual 2.26 GHz, 2.66 GHz or 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors; 160GB and 1TB 7200 rpm SATA Apple Drive Modules; 450GB 15,000 rpm SAS drives (third party option); internal Xserve RAID card; Gigabit Ethernet, 4Gb Fibre Channel cards and a 750W redundant power supply.
*Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using a preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xserve (2 chips, 8 cores, 4 cores per chip, 2.93 GHz; SPECjbb2005 bops = 203,439, SPECjbb2005 bops/JVM = 50,860) and a shipping 3.0 GHz 8-core Xserve (2 chips, 8 cores, 4 cores per chip, 3.0 GHz; SPECjbb2005 bops = 103,387, SPECjbb2005 bops/JVM = 25,847). SPEC® and SPECjbb2005® are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Competitive benchmark results stated above reflect internal Apple testing and were submitted to SPEC in February 2009. For the latest SPECjbb2005 benchmark results, visit www.spec.org/osg/jbb2005. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve.
**Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using a preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xserve (SPECpower_ssj™2008 result of 464 overall ssj_ops/watt; 173W at Active Idle; 227,974 ssj_ops and 334W at 100 percent target load) and a shipping 3.0GHz 8-core Xserve (SPECpower_ssj™2008 result of 245 overall ssj_ops/watt; 213W at Active Idle; 141,739 ssj_ops and 353W at 100 percent target load). All units were configured for optimal memory performance (18GB for 2.93 GHz 8-core units and 16GB for 3.0 GHz 8-core units). SPEC® and the benchmark name SPECpower_ssj™ are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Competitive benchmark results stated here reflect internal Apple testing and were submitted to SPEC in March 2009. For the latest SPECpower_ssj2008 benchmark results, visit www.spec.org/power_ssj2008. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve.
***Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction 2.93GHz 8-core Xserve units and shipping 3.0 GHz 8-core Xserve units. All units were configured for optimal memory performance (18GB for 8-core 2.93 GHz units, 12GB for 4-core 2.26 GHz units, and 16GB for 8-core 3.0 GHz units). Results are based on the STREAM v. 5.8 benchmark (www.cs.virginia.edu/stream/ref.html) using OMP support for multiprocessor-compiled builds. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve. Memory latency data provided by Intel.
****Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xeon-based Xserve units configured with Xserve RAID Card. Testing conducted using Iometer 2006.07.27 with a 30-second ramp-up, five-minute run duration, 512KB request size, four outstanding IOs, and using non-OS-cached reads and writes. System configured with the operating system on Xserve SSD drive. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve RAID Card. Drive average read latency data from manufacturer’s published data sheets.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
Site Visit: Media Academy at Cleveland HS
Every day digital media becomes more important in the workplace. The demand for music, audio, video, multimedia information and entertainment content drives the opportunities for people with the creative and technical skills these jobs require. Digital media courses and programs teach students the 21st Century skills that are valued in the world today--skills that are readily transferable to any college or career path. These programs align with the Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act designed to position students to earn an industry-recognized credential or certificate in high school or an associate or baccalaureate degree later on.
Join us for a visit to Cleveland High School’s Media Academy, an outstanding digital media program where students are filmmakers, animators, graphic designers, photographers and writers. You will see students work in teams under tight deadlines to produce a live broadcast of K-CAV. They learn to be flexible, creative and entrepreneurial - all 21st Century skills that will make them more prepared for college and today’s highly competitive in the job market.
The Media Academy instructors will present an overview of the program and showcase student work created with Apple’s industry-standard pro applications. Learn how the Media Academy established itself as an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AACTe), allowing students to earn Apple’s Career Tech Certifications that direct them onto solid career paths.
Audience.
• District-level and high school administrators, educators, and technology staff
• Department heads and managers of vocational, career, and technical education
What you’ll learn.
• How to build a CTE digital media pathways program
• Examples of student projects in several media areas
• Demonstrations of Apple’s digital media solutions
• How Apple Certification Programs can benefit your school and your students
When and where.
When: Monday, April 20, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Cleveland High School
Los Angeles Unified School District
8140 Vanalden Street
Reseda, CA 91355
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Free Stanford course on developing iPhone software
From <http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/april1/free-iphone-software-development-course-apple-040109.html>:
Free Stanford course on developing iPhone software
BY DAN STOBER
Want to know how to write programs for the iPhone and iPod touch? Beginning this week, a Stanford computer science class on that buzzworthy topic will be available online to the general public for free.
The 10-week course, iPhone Application Programming, is a hot ticket. It begins today and videos of the classes will be posted at Stanford on iTunes U two days after each class meeting (http://itunes.stanford.edu ). Copies of the slides shown in class will be available there as well.
The proliferation of third-party applications for Apple's iPhone has changed the device from a popular cell phone to a miniature computer. The Apple App Store offers more than 25,000 titles, dealing with everything from maps to business tools, games, photography, fishing and restaurant recommendations based on your location.
"There's a lot of interest in the iPhone," said Brent Izutsu, Stanford's project manager for Stanford on iTunes U. "This course provides an excellent opportunity for us to show the breadth and depth of our curriculum and the innovation of our students."
There are applications that can turn your iPhone into a musical instrument and one that will measure G-forces on your body as you steer your car through a corner. Snap a photo of the cover of almost any book, CD, DVD or video game and—with the right software—get links to ratings and reviews. According to Apple, the download count from its App Store has passed the 800 million mark.
Online viewers of the Stanford course will see the same lectures as the on-campus students, but will not receive credit for the course <http://cs193p.stanford.edu>. Some of the student-developed apps from the fall-quarter class, such as the Chinese-English dictionary Qingwen, are available at the iTunes store.
"For Stanford, working with Apple allowed us to focus our energy on identifying and capturing great content while Apple provided us the technology to distribute it globally," Izutsu said.
The Department of Computer Science is part of the Stanford School of Engineering.
Free Session Wikis and Blogs in Education on June 1st in Rowland USD
Join Apple Senior Systems Engineer Dave Douglas as we discover Apple's Wiki Server. This hands-on session will provide an overview of wikis in education and the unique capabilities of Apple's Wiki Server.
You must bring a laptop with Safari Web Browser (Win/Mac) installed. (FireFox and IE 7/8 can be used but Safari will be demonstrated)
When: Monday, June 1, 2009 (two sessions)
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon session 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Where: Hosted in Rowland Heights, CA
Rowland USD, Board Room
1830 Nogales Street, 91748
Who Should Attend:
Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders
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Apple Remote Desktop Seminar, April 16
Join Apple Senior Systems Engineer Sandy Brenner for a discussion of Apple Remote Desktop for managing your growing network of Macs. It’s a great way to manage the Mac Computers on your network.
Where:
Orange County Dept. of Education
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Time:
AM session: M0416a, Apple Remote Desktop Seminar, Thursday, April 16, 9 am - 11:30 am
PM session: M0416b, Apple Remote Desktop Seminar, Thursday, April 16, 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost: No charge
Registration is required, and space is limited. Please be sure to sign up for either session at the registration site!
Join the LAUSD ALI Group!
Looking to collaborate with fellow LAUSD Educators? Feel free to join the LAUSD ALI group.
WWDC 2009 Dates Announced
The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) provides developers and IT professionals with in-depth technical information and hands-on learning about the powerful technologies in iPhone OS and Mac OS X from the Apple engineers who created them.This is not an event just for people writing Mac and iPhone applications. For any technical person responsible for Macintosh deployments this is the one event a year where you can learn from the people who write Mac OS X Client and Server. Get a chance to ask your question in the hands on labs. This is an event you can't miss. Last year WWDC sold out. Check out the IT Track now!
Can't go but want to view the 2008 Session Videos? Would you like to download Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 today? You can do both of these with the Apple Developer Connection Select Membership. For $500 a year you can participate in our early software seeding process and view WWDC 2007 Videos.
InfoTech 2009 - There is still time!
There is still time to register for InfoTech 2009!
You are invited to the 13th annual InfoTech. The theme this year is “Expanding Student Learning.” InfoTech 2009 will take place Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
LAUSD’s Educational Technology is once again partnering with the Parent Collaborative’s Parent Summit and the entire school community is invited to both events! InfoTech 2009 will consist of student showcases and displays from a variety of technology providers.
Teachers throughout LAUSD are expanding student learning through the innovative use of instructional technology. Across subject areas and grade levels, teachers are engaging students with video conferencing, podcasting, interactive white boards, student response devices, computer animation, Web-based applications, and collaborative tools.
Don't miss this opportunity to see over 90 showcases where teachers and students share their innovative use of technology to expand learning.
Teachers interested in participating in the Student Showcase can register online.
For more information and to register, visit: http://infotech.lausd.net
For more information on the Parent Summit, visit http://parentsummit.lausd.net