![]() Now that I have my own server, I can start installing services & programs in it, but before that, I wanted to make sure I dont mess with system files or do something that causes system corruption/failure, also I want something, where I can easily clean up if I dont want a program anymore. So I have implemented an automation solution to fix this problem, I will create a separate post (it's a lengthy one) with the details. But I like to keep the battery as a backup power so in case of power failure or if I accidentally switched off the power socket, the server will still run for a while. One suggestion is to remove the battery from the laptop and use it via a power adapter. If you are trying this, beware of this concern. Few people reported that their battery is swollen after several days (it could be a serious hazard). The reason being leaving the laptop connected to the charger 24x7 is bad for the battery. There is one issue that I did not address in this post, which is several people has raised concern regarding using a laptop as a server because of its battery. When I click HomeServer, I will be prompted with a login screen, where I can type the username and password for that machine (same as the one I used to log in to that normally)Īlternatively, you can log in via SSH, ssh eg: ssh my mac has become a Server that I can use and play with remotely □□□ Warning ⚠️ ![]() under IPv4 Address, we can set the desired IP address for the server or keep using the already assigned one.changed the Configure IPv4option to Using DHCP with manual address.I can do this in System Preferences > Network > Advancedunder TCP/IP settings, I want my server’s IP address to be static so that all devices can reliably talk to the server. One problem is, by default the assigned IP address is not static, meaning it can change after something. How do I identify this machine in the network? By its IP address, each machine will have an internal IP address assigned by the router (DHCP server) as soon as the machine is connected to the network. ![]() So this server should be accessible only from within the same network.įor better connection speed, I have disabled WiFi and connected this mac to my network via LAN cable (yes it has LAN Port, no need for an adapter, how cool is that). The mac did not become a server yet, I need to connect to this machine remotely from other devices (in the same network only), currently am not planning to expose this server to the outside world. With this and a power source plugged in, this mac should be running forever. Plus I have turned off Bluetooth and other unnecessary services & notifications. So even after an unexpected restart, the system will continue running. Also, I have enabled this application to start at the system launch. We can create a session with an indefinite time period, meaning the system will not go to sleep indefinitely, which is exactly what I want. But I kept the existing macOS because this is still an experiment, am not sure if I will be using this setup for a long time (if so then I will switch OS) plus I use another Mac for work, so the compatibility for connections and Screen sharing is built-in.Ĭurrently its running macOS High Sierra (that's the last supported OS for this mac) Softwareįor the OS the best practice would be to replace macOS with some Linux distribution which is perfect for a server (you don't need any GUI). Overall this machine is packed with some hardware to handle some load. For more storage, I can always make use of the External Hard drives connected via the USB. ![]() So I have removed the optical drive and replaced it with a 1TB HDD (2.5 inches) with the help of an HDD Caddy (it's cheap). I have already replaced the default HDD with 250GB SSD as the boot volumeĪlso, this mac has an optical drive (yea remember it?) which has no use nowadays.it has already been upgraded to 16GB DDR3 RAM.2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, which should be more than enough for my use case.Let's look at what this mac has, Hardware
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