7.8. Software Update Server
With Mac OS X server, Apple provides the Software Update Server service, which allows you to host your own local software update repository. Referred to as swupd, and built on top of the Apache web server, this service can provide updates to all client computers on your local LAN. This not only saves potential gigabytes of data from hitting your WAN connection, but it also allows you to funnel updates to your clients, releasing them only after your IT organization has had the ability to vet their compatibility with business critical applications.
To Configure a Software Update Server, use the Server Admin application to start the service and enable the appropriate updates. You have a few options in regard to how the ...
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