Containing remote administration tools, documentation, and utilities that users can install on a computer other than their server, the Server Admin Tools 10.6 package is now available for free download for Snow Leopard users.

Posted yesterday on Apple’s Support / Downloads section, the Server Admin Tools 10.6 can be installed on Mac OS X 10.6 and used to administer Mac OS X Server 10.5 and 10.6. To learn about the compatible combinations of Server Admin Tools and system software for administering a Mac OS X server from another Mac OS X computer, Apple has posted an additional Support piece on its website. Go here for admin tools compatibility information.

Server Preferences and Server Status widget
The Server Preferences application and Server Status widget are for remote administration and monitoring of your server and key services including file sharing, address books, calendaring, instant messaging, mail, web, and virtual private networking.
 
Server Admin
The Server Admin application is for remote administration of one or more servers. It can be used to install and setup Mac OS X Server on a remote computer, manage file share points, configure service settings, monitor server activity, and provide detailed logging information for each of the running services.
 

Server Monitor
Server Monitor is for the remote monitoring and management of one or more Xserve systems.
 
Workgroup Manager
Use Workgroup Manager to remotely manage users, groups, and computer accounts in advanced server deployments. Workgroup Manager is also used to set and manage preferences for Mac OS X users.
 
Podcast Composer
Podcast Composer provides a visual step-by-step approach to easily build powerful workflows for Podcast Producer.
 
System Image Utility
The System Image Utility application is for the creation and customization of NetBoot, NetInstall, and NetRestore images.
 
Xgrid Admin
The Xgrid Admin application allows administrators to remotely manage clusters and monitor the activity of controllers, agents, and the status of jobs on the grid.
 
QuickTime Broadcaster
Use QuickTime Broadcaster along with QuickTime Streaming Server to produce professional-quality live events. The QuickTime Broadcaster application can be used to capture live audio and video streams and transmit them to QuickTime Streaming Server for redistribution.

For more documentation, Mac OS X Server includes onscreen help, as well as orientation and administrative guides, while a Documentation folder (containing a guide in PDF format) helps users get started with the software. The Apple Server Documentation website offers additional guides.

Download Server Admin Tools 10.6 (Free)