• Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mass Deployment

    Bootp Relaying & Troubleshooting NetBoot

    I’ve seen a couple of posts on groups recently with people asking why they’re unable to NetBoot clients. Personally, I always verify that clients are able to obtain a DHCP lease and that the NetBoot server shows up in the Startup Disk System Preference pane. Provided those two things work then you will usually be able to NetBoot. Both of these can be verified when booted from an installer or an installed system (checking both never hurt anyone). Next, break out your crossover cable (well, many a Mac doesn’t need one any more). If you can NetBoot when connected directly to a server then you’re usually looking at an infrastructure…

  • iPhone

    Using JavaScript in iPhone Applications

    I’ve been tinkering with using JavaScript (.js) in iPhone applications.  Using the libraries posted here http://ejohn.org/blog/iphone-javascript-apps I was able to get the following script, which runs on my local webserver in OS X ported from Java to Xcode for iPhone: The script runs online or offline since the .js files actually live within the Xcode project.  This is only a library for a much larger network utility application I’ve been considering.  There are also JavaScript libraries out there for ping and nslookup, although they haven’t proven to port.  Also, Dashcode projects typically won’t port so seamlessly…