What is the difference between the Software Update service and the Caching server?
I've updated my OS X Server to 2.2.2 and I've activated the Software Update server.
Now, I'm a bit confused when comparing the Software Update service (in Automatic mode) to the Caching service. From my point of view, both offer the advantage of reducing the Internet network usage, and that's about it... I guess there a lot more differences, but I fail to see them.
(Notice here that I'm talking about the Automatic mode of Software Update, I see no need in my environment of using Manual mode.)
So, basically, my questions are:
- Is Software Update (in Automatic mode) the same as Caching service? If not, where do they differ, in a practical (not technical) way?
- Currently, I have to log onto each Mac client to launch the installation of the updates. Is there a way, with the help of the Software Update service, to automate this and make it transparent and effortless for the administrator?
Thanks!
OS X Mountain Lion