As many are more than aware, Apple have recently updated their line of Mac Mini systems, with the current flagship model being fitted with a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM, and two 500GB 7200RPM drives in RAID configuration.  Best of all, it ships with Snow Leopard Server, which alone retails for over $500 all packaged up into a neat $1399, only $400 above the base model.

But why would you be interested in Snow Leopard Server?  If you have a home internet connection it means that you can use it to power a web server, mail server, FTP server and much more.  It also includes ‘Mobile Access Server’ which allows a VPN style secure access from anywhere in the world, making administration a breeze.

In addition, server management could not be easier, thanks to a built-in server administration widget set for Dashboard, allowing easy overseeing of all network traffic and tasks.

The real plus point however for most small businesses and home users thinking of setting up their own secure server at home, is the tiny design and miniscule power usage that this device encapsulates.  It can sit in a corner quietly and power websites and server tasks securely and with classic Apple stability.  Plus, you can manage it (when needed) using VNC access from another machine, making the display, keyboard, and mouse redundant.

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