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Q: Can i still purchase Lion Server 10.7?

I have a Mac Pro that i was planning on converting into a server, but i have found that it is not upgradable to 10.8 and the Lion Server app is no longer available on the app store.  Am I out of luck on getting this mac to run the server tools? 

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Aug 8, 2012 3:58 AM

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Q: Can i still purchase Lion Server 10.7?

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  • by Woode,

    Woode Woode Jan 28, 2013 12:33 PM in response to rogerattack
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    Jan 28, 2013 12:33 PM in response to rogerattack

    I had this problem also. We have a 2008 Xserve (Xserve2,1) that doesn't meet specs for 10.8 Mountain Lion, so we had to get 10.7 Lion. DO NOT CALL SALES, not even the Apple Business Store. They do not know how to order 10.7. Once you find the right person to talk to in support it is very easy. The only problem seems to be finding someone who knows how to place the order for you.

     

    Also, be sure you get BOTH 10.7 Lion and 10.7 Lion Server.app, about $20 each. They'll send you an email in a couple of days with the download link and redemption code. You have to do this on a system with at least 10.6.6, otherwise you can't get to the Mac App Store to actually do the download.

     

    We started the upgrade to 10.7 and after having been told by two people at Apple that 10.7 Server.app would be on the Mac App Store after loading 10.7, found that it wasn't. Thank goodness we cloned the drive immediately before upgrading. I just ordered the 10.7 Server.app today (1/28/2013), so we'll see how it goes.

  • by mervynbt,

    mervynbt mervynbt Feb 6, 2013 8:10 AM in response to rogerattack
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    Feb 6, 2013 8:10 AM in response to rogerattack

    Thanks to Filmproducer for warning about Sales. It took 3 phone calls (first time the Salesperson ordered me Lion (not Server) then when I checked the invoice they had billed me for 3 copies of server). Have now received a pdf with and unlocking  password 49 hours after placing the order. Does anybody know why it takes so long? Is it just so they can clear the payment?

    Anyway, I'm just about to try installing Lion Server (10.7) on my mid 2007 Mac mini which already runs Lion OS. Will post when successful.

  • by Server rookie,

    Server rookie Server rookie Feb 21, 2013 4:22 PM in response to rogerattack
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    Feb 21, 2013 4:22 PM in response to rogerattack

    Any ideas how to obtain a thumbdrive in Europe? Thanks!

  • by ronaichholzer,

    ronaichholzer ronaichholzer Mar 1, 2013 7:03 AM in response to Filmproducer
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    Mar 1, 2013 7:03 AM in response to Filmproducer

    10.7 server admin tools now available for free download: support.apple.com/kb/DL1419

  • by Server rookie,

    Server rookie Server rookie Mar 1, 2013 8:12 AM in response to ronaichholzer
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    Mar 1, 2013 8:12 AM in response to ronaichholzer

    Thanks! But now I still need LionServer.app. Or am I missing something here?

  • by ronaichholzer,

    ronaichholzer ronaichholzer Mar 1, 2013 3:57 PM in response to Server rookie
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    Mar 1, 2013 3:57 PM in response to Server rookie

    You're right. Just now, I called Apple Enterprise support and paid $19.99 for the upgrade to Lion Server. Seems like a pretty good deal.

  • by Server rookie,

    Server rookie Server rookie Mar 1, 2013 11:51 PM in response to rogerattack
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    Mar 1, 2013 11:51 PM in response to rogerattack

    Thanks for your update. I don't know if this option is available in my country. Tell me about the procedure, you call and get a download link for 10.7 Server.app? I read some nasty things about 10.8 that 10.7 is stll the better solution.

  • by ronaichholzer,

    ronaichholzer ronaichholzer Mar 2, 2013 10:32 AM in response to Server rookie
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    Mar 2, 2013 10:32 AM in response to Server rookie

    Yes that's exactly right call enterprise support and they will sell you Lion server for 19.95 and send you an email link to download it.

  • by Server rookie,

    Server rookie Server rookie Mar 6, 2013 5:43 AM in response to ronaichholzer
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    Mar 6, 2013 5:43 AM in response to ronaichholzer

    Success! I phoned enterprise support and they had to do some digging before they could help me. I thought I would get a download link but it happens that the download runs through the AppStore.app. So now I have to wait until I have my new server to install it. I was counting on a standalone download to be able to create a bootable installer. Or is there a workaround? I maybe old school but I find it comfortable to have physical installer just in case.

  • by DaveDPG,

    DaveDPG DaveDPG Jun 11, 2013 1:29 PM in response to Server rookie
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    Jun 11, 2013 1:29 PM in response to Server rookie

    There is a free app called Lion DiskMaker. Works great with flashdrives

  • by Server rookie,

    Server rookie Server rookie Jun 11, 2013 1:41 PM in response to DaveDPG
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    Jun 11, 2013 1:41 PM in response to DaveDPG

    Thanks Dave!. I will look into that.

  • by kmsimpson2000,

    kmsimpson2000 kmsimpson2000 Jun 18, 2013 12:21 PM in response to rogerattack
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    Jun 18, 2013 12:21 PM in response to rogerattack

    Both Snow Leopard Server and Lion Server are available by calling Apple. Both versions are available, but you do have to specify that you are purchasing the server, not the basic package. As others have stated, it's very easy, quick, and relatively painless.

     

    If you have already downloaded Lion or Lion Server and need to download it again, just go to the Mac App Store on your system, go to the top of the main page, and there will be an icon titled Purchases. Once in Purchases, you will see all purchases you have previously downloaded under that Apple ID in that and available for download.

    HTH!

  • by Allen1d8,

    Allen1d8 Allen1d8 Oct 22, 2013 1:24 AM in response to rogerattack
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    Oct 22, 2013 1:24 AM in response to rogerattack

    Apple Taiwan works too!!!

     

    I have called "apple sales and services" of Taiwan for lion server, she accept my purchase easily.

     

    Thanks a lot to all above...

    Hope this help for Taiwan people!

  • by MrOchie,

    MrOchie MrOchie Nov 7, 2013 3:21 PM in response to friedjuju
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    Nov 7, 2013 3:21 PM in response to friedjuju

    Worked like a charm to order ML Server, as well. They take the order, then email you link to the Apple App Store to download. Easy!

  • by JasonWDC,

    JasonWDC JasonWDC May 17, 2014 1:18 PM in response to rogerattack
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    May 17, 2014 1:18 PM in response to rogerattack

    UPDATE:  Contacted Apple sales today, Lion Server no longer in the app store, even for Apple associates.  Told them the "contact apple sales, they can sell it to you separately, etc"  but no luck.  They were happy to refer me to the Refub section of the store, where I could happily hand over $850 for a refurb Mac Mini Server (of which none were currently in stock), as well as apply for credit to help spread the payments over time.  No thanks.

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