Server 5.7.1 — Macos

Are you looking to (like a home NAS or media server) on your current Mac, or were you checking for legacy compatibility ?

: This service, which speeds up downloads of Apple software for multiple devices on a network, moved to System Preferences > Sharing . macOS Server 5.7.1

With version 5.7.1, Apple officially completed a radical shift in philosophy. They moved several core services directly into the standard macOS (High Sierra and later), meaning you no longer needed the $20 "Server" app to run them. Are you looking to (like a home NAS

: These were also integrated directly into the standard macOS Sharing settings. What Remained in 5.7.1? macOS Server 5.7.1

For those who still paid for the app, 5.7.1 was stripped down to just a few specialized enterprise tools:

Are you looking to (like a home NAS or media server) on your current Mac, or were you checking for legacy compatibility ?

: This service, which speeds up downloads of Apple software for multiple devices on a network, moved to System Preferences > Sharing .

With version 5.7.1, Apple officially completed a radical shift in philosophy. They moved several core services directly into the standard macOS (High Sierra and later), meaning you no longer needed the $20 "Server" app to run them.

: These were also integrated directly into the standard macOS Sharing settings. What Remained in 5.7.1?

For those who still paid for the app, 5.7.1 was stripped down to just a few specialized enterprise tools:

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