This software updates Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 (PowerPC) to version 10.4.8. Note: PowerPC-based Macintosh Servers with Mac OS X Server (Universal) 10.4.7 installed should use the Mac OS X Server (Universal) 10.4.8 Update instead.
Important: Please Read Before Installing
- You must have an administrator account password that does not contain Option-keyed characters to install this update. The password may not be left blank (you can change your password if needed).
- You may experience unexpected results if you've installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. This doesn't apply to normal software installation.
- The installation process should not be interrupted. Monitor progress by clicking the Detailed Progress disclosure triangle. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Downloads to install.
- This update can be installed on non-startup volumes, but you should only do this if the current startup volume has already been updated to Mac OS X Server 10.4.8. The simplest way to avoid issues from an improper installation is to start up from the volume that you wish to update.
Installation
There are two ways to update to Mac OS X Server 10.4.8: Use Software Update or install from a standalone installer.
Software Update installation
Software Update may have referred you to this document. For more information on this feature, see "How to Update Your Software."
Because some updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to use Software Update more than once to get all available updates.
Note: Do not use the "Download Only" or "Install and Keep Package" options in Software Update. The resulting download will not install on your server. If you need a standalone installer, follow the instructions in the next section.
Standalone installer
A standalone installer is also available from Apple Downloads. The Mac OS X Server 10.4.8 (PowerPC) Update specifically updates version 10.4.7 (PowerPC) to version 10.4.8. There is also a combo update installer available, which will update any version of Mac OS X Server 10.4 (PowerPC) to 10.4.7.
Remote installation
If you need to install the update on a remote computer, you can do so using the "softwareupdate" command-line tool or the Server Admin application. Information about the Server Admin application can be found here.
What's included?
Apple File Service (Server)
- Addresses Apple File Server performance, particularly on servers with many sharepoints.
Apple File Service (Client)
- Reduces load on server when copying large files.
- Increases the default WAN quantum value to 32678. More...
NetBoot/Netinstall
- Added latest hardware releases (as of this update) to Model Filters within System Image Utility.
NFS
- Fixes a socket handling issue that could prevent nfsd from restarting.
Password Server
- Addresses a potential issue in CFArrayRemoveAllValues.
- Addresses an issue for 10.4.6 and 10.4.7 that prevented saving changes to the Password Server security policy.
Networking
- Adds support for TCP Selective Acknowledgments to improve performance on congested networks.
Windows File Service
- SMB server now honors membership in 16 or more groups.
Other
- Eliminates extraneous system log messages such as the following during password server replication: "/usr/bin/gzip: stat on /var/db/authserver/syncfile1150955872.635883: No such file or directory".
This update also includes security updates for Mac OS X Server 10.4. For detailed information on Security Updates, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.