Mac OS X 10.2 or later: About Apple Software Restore (asr) Command Line Utility

This advanced document discusses the Apple Software Restore command line utility. A command line utility is a text-only program that runs in Terminal.
With the Apple Software Restore command line utility (asr), you can use to restore software from custom images, or to "clone" entire volumes. The asr utility works with Mac OS Extended (HFS Plus) volumes only.

This utility is intended for use by manufacturing and professional customers. AppleCare does not provide technical support for asr, but technical support solutions may be available. For more information see the AppleCare Products & Services website (http://www.apple.com/support/products/).

For more information, open Terminal and type: man asr

Note: Apple Software Restore is also an application that is used to restore software from discs included with a computer. The "traditional" restore application does not use Terminal or the command line.

A note about copyright

This utility may be used to reproduce materials. It is licensed to you only for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you own the copyright, or materials you are authorized or legally permitted to reproduce. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, you should contact your legal advisor.
Published Date: Oct 10, 2016