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OS X Server on Google Cloud Platform?

Has anyone (or is it even possible to) run an OSX Server instance in Google Cloud Platform/Google Compute Engine?


Appreciate to hear your thoughts.

Posted on Apr 8, 2016 2:15 PM

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Jul 31, 2017 12:09 PM in response to cperisho

cperisho wrote:


Take note Apple. People want this. Or alternatively some cloud service that can replace server.


Please consider submitting your comments directly to Apple, as the folks from Apple might not see your request made here.


Many of the functions of macOS Server are available on other platforms, Apple is offering iCloud for a number of features and for the integration with iOS and macOS devices, and — for those that require it — there are co-lo vendors around that do offer Mac hardware.


If you're looking for something specific that's provided by macOS with Server.app installed, somebody here might be able to provide an alternative.

Apr 8, 2016 2:36 PM in response to Zross00

The Apple software end-user license agreement (EULA) only permits OS X operations on Apple hardware, and Google is almost certainly not running Apple hardware here. So... no. If you want to host your own server, consider OwnCloud or some alternative running on UNIX, BSD or Linux, or select one of the hosting providers that offers Apple hardware such as MacMiniColo / MacStadium .

OS X Server on Google Cloud Platform?

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