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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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Jan 26, 2017 7:32 AM in response to rogerattack

That version of server does not appear available via the App store unless you had purchased it in the past with your Apple ID you can redownload your past purchases.


You can Buy OS X Lion(10.7.x):

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion


You can Buy OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.x):

http://www.apple.com/shop/product/D6377Z/A/os-x-mountain-lion


Mavericks (10.9.x), Yosemite(10.10.x), El Capitan(10.11.x)

Were free upgrades, however if you did not download or add them to your purchase history when they were originally released they are not available.


Sierra(10.12.x)

Is available on the Mac App Store as a free download as it is the current release at this time. I would suggest adding it to your purchase history even if you do not plan on installing it.


Upgrade and migrate data on your macOS Server - Apple Support

I did notice I can download an older version of Server on my 10.10.5 Machine and I can upgrade to the latest release but any versions before that I have not seen the ability to do so.

Aug 14, 2012 4:22 AM in response to Brian Nesse

I have the same wish as rogerattack.


My MacPro1.1 doesn't do Mountain Lion. So I'd like to turn in into a server.


Now it is obvious that OS X Server 10.7 is not availible in the app-store. That's why we came here I suppose.


So is there realy no way to get a previous version of systemsoftware from apple? That's kinda weird and not very user friendly on apples part...


Can anybody offer some insight or help?


Thanks in advance!

Sep 3, 2012 3:30 PM in response to Tom Yager

Wow. I am suprised as well, seeing as how this would be a revenue stream for Apple. I am sure everyone that is in the position of not being able to upgrade a mac to Mountain Lion would consider it if it were available. Does Apple still support Lion server? Why not make it available to the public so we can get more use out of our older macs?


Just my two cents.

Tc

Sep 25, 2012 11:56 AM in response to adamfilipo

adamfilipo wrote:


So I have to pay $100 instead of $20 to get the same thing..

Just spoke to Enterprise support and they directed me to telephone sales (spoke to an 'Expert'). There is a phsyical copy of 10.7 server for sale as an add on to 10.7 Lion. It costs $20+tax and they will ship it to you.


Just ordered mine. And FWIW Mountain Lion server started the trend of $20 server add-ons, I believe the add on for Lion was originally $70-$80 through the app store. I for one am happy to keep the $50+ in my pocket and get access to server from my Mac Pro 1,1. Just kind of a pain in the butt to figure out how to get it.

Nov 2, 2012 1:17 PM in response to James Cart

So I have since received the product. The one ambiguous part which the expert misled me on was actually getting the server app on physical media.


In reality it is just an app store redemption code that is sent via email once your order gets processed. This then links you to download the file's download page in the Mac app store.


Hope this helps to provide some clarity, since the 'expert' I ordered from on the phone told me I would be receiving a disk via snail mail..

Can i still purchase Lion Server 10.7?

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