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Forward mails on macos server 5.44/30/2023 However, many of the above service are better replaced by cloud-hosted services, such as Office 365 or Google for Business/Education. It also requires more maintenance and effort from the administrator, especially when you are using multiple services. By getting the software directly you can get more timely updates. While this removes the UI for monitoring and configuring the services, it also takes Apple out of the loop for updates and security patches. Many are the open source projects that Apple used inside macOS Server themselves. ![]() The replacements that Apple suggest in their article are worthy solutions if you need to maintain the services locally. While the UI was certainly never perfect is has always been somewhat easier than messing with config files. While many Mac administrators would argue that macOS Server is not and never was a “professional” server, or even a server for any kind of deployment, it has found a niche in some small network environments. However, you need to start planning your move away from macOS Server. For the time being you can continue to use them. Apple will hide the services in the UI to discourage their use in a future release. Server 5.5, which was released together with macOS 10.13.3 still has all the ‘normal’ services. If you are using macOS Server for one of the above solutions, what should you do? Don’t PanicĪpple is not killing off these services immediately. At the same time, Content Caching (Caching Server), File Sharing and Time Machine services moved from the Server app to the Sharing preference pane on macOS (and are available on every Mac, without having to purchase macOS Server). Open Directory and Software Update Server were deprecated and automatically hidden in Server 5.4 (the version which was released with macOS High Sierra). They were already deprecated or moved to the ‘normal’ macOS in the last Server release. In some unspecified future version of macOS Server, the services will be removed. In the beginning these services will remain available when you upgrade from an older version where they are activated, but will be hidden from new installations. The article lists the deprecated services and provides links to some open source alternatives. In this article Apple announces they will change the macOS Server app “to focus more on management of computers, devices, and storage on your network.” All other services will be deprecated. Prepare for changes to macOS Server – Apple Support. ![]() After killing off Imaging and NetBoot/NetInstall, now there is a new support article: There is a common understanding that celebrity deaths come in groups of three. Please check it out: “ macOS Installation for Apple Administrators“ I have written a book which expands on this topic and is regularly updated.
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