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Q: where is the downloadable Mac OS X Server 5.1.7 updater

I could not find Mac OS X Server 5.1.5 on the last update, now I can't find 5.1.7. Apple is being very erratic with its downloads as usual.

 

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Ron

Posted on Jul 21, 2016 12:53 PM

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Q: where is the downloadable Mac OS X Server 5.1.7 updater

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  • by K Shaffer,Helpful

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jul 21, 2016 1:47 PM in response to two botts
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    Jul 21, 2016 1:47 PM in response to two botts

    Other than the App Store where it shows OS X Server 5.1.7 (retail)

    there does not appear to be a second link. Is there any update in

    the App Store's updates (as available to you?)

     

    OS X Server on the Mac App Store:

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-server/id883878097

     

    OS X Server - Apple Support (downloads link shows ancient version)

    http://www.apple.com/support/osxserver/

     

    One of my Macs is running an older stable OS X; it has Server.

    When or if I upgrade, I'd leave this system intact and install a

    different later OS X on partition or the second internal drive.

     

    While I've been pondering this, I've second browser searches going...

    Not sure how you'd get any free update step to the Server you bought.

  • by two botts,

    two botts two botts Jul 21, 2016 1:53 PM in response to K Shaffer
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    Jul 21, 2016 1:53 PM in response to K Shaffer

    Latest El Capitan is available for download from  support.apple.com/downloads/macos, Apple - Support - Downloads

    As you say. OS X Server at support.apple.com/downloads/macosxserver,  Apple - Support - Downloads

    is so old - Leopard 2011

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jul 21, 2016 5:04 PM in response to two botts
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    Jul 21, 2016 5:04 PM in response to two botts

    It would appear that if you hadn't a suitable OS X Server for use with El Capitan 10.11.6

    the need to buy latest version, is the answer... from previous Mac App Store link provided.

     

    "OS X Server on the Mac App Store"

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-server/id883878097

     

    Other security update history with product link (update not upgrade) can be seen here:

    • Apple security updates - Apple Support

     

    Any 'update' steps for existing software that could use them, should be available through

    one of the means suggested in the article (with exception of none available) here:

    • Update the software on your Mac - Apple Support

     

    If you need a most recent OS X Server 5.1.7, that appears to require mac app store purchase.

    Unless someone else can show a path to acquire it otherwise, I'm seeing it this way; for now.

     

    It would not be among 'downloads' when or if the Mac App Store is involved with purchase;

    otherwise - a mere update should be available - as previously indicated.

     

    You may contact iTunes store or App Store support and ask. {At the moment, I've

    no link.} The idea: ask if you need to buy the recent version, or if it's a step update.

     

    Sorry to not be of more help in this matter.

    Good luck!

  • by John Lockwood,Helpful

    John Lockwood John Lockwood Jul 22, 2016 4:08 AM in response to two botts
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    Jul 22, 2016 4:08 AM in response to two botts

    Server.app is software that you initially have to purchase via the Mac App Store. Updates for software purchased via the Mac App Store are also distributed via the Mac App Store. Such updates are not available via any other channel.

     

    Therefore on your server you would launch Mac App Store, make sure you are logged in to your App Store account, and then check for updates.

     

    Note: While 5.1.5 will work in El Capitan 10.11.5 and 10.11.6, version 5.1.7 will only work in 10.11.6. You therefore have to first upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6.

     

    I have had no problems first upgrading my servers to 10.11.6 and then upgrading Server.app to 5.1.7.

  • by two botts,

    two botts two botts Jul 22, 2016 4:16 AM in response to John Lockwood
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    Jul 22, 2016 4:16 AM in response to John Lockwood

    Hi, I understand everyone is trying to help, but HEY? I have OS X Server, simply, it is an update like every other Mac Update, like El Capitan, like Keynote, Final Cut Pro! Get it, normal free upgrades through App store  MONGREL update, what I want and what Apple should be providing is a direct download ie per El Capitan 10.11.6 that you can download and up date all your computers,, are you people not understanding? I want to update my software to all my computers with ONE download only, not multiple downloads!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ron

  • by John Lockwood,

    John Lockwood John Lockwood Jul 22, 2016 4:32 AM in response to two botts
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    Jul 22, 2016 4:32 AM in response to two botts

    You can use the Caching server module to save on bandwidth, this will cache the download of Server.app along with other downloads from the Mac App Store.

     

    You can even copy the Server.app from a Mac to another Mac as a way to upgrade other servers.

     

    You can even use something like Munki or JAMF Casper Suite to distribute new versions to other servers.

     

    Most people do not have enough Mac servers to make this worth worrying about.