Cached packages

[jstrauss]

Is it possible to cache software updates directly from an internal SUS, or do I have to download each Apple update package manually and cache it?

Jeffrey A. Strauss
Department of Educational Technology
Systems Administrator
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
1901 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90006
(213) 381-5121 x265

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[ernstcs]

If I'm understanding you correctly the answer is no. I'm not aware of a way to cache from a SUS. If you wanted to cache an update from Apple you would need to do it as described, add each one to the JSS you would like to treat like a regular package.

Craig Ernst
UW-Eau Claire
(715) 836-3639

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[milesleacy]

Hey,

I can think of one way, but it's a little convoluted. It may be worth testing if your need is to cache Apple SWUs, and you *really* want to avoid downloading the .pkgs and adding them to the JSS. Personally, I'd probably just download the SWUs and add them to the JSS, but I'm all for eliminating manual processes.

The command:

softwareupdate -d --all

will download all available updates to the Downloads folder. (First item to test... do these go to /var/root/Downloads when run with a script as root?)

You can then use two "for" loops. The first to install all of the .pkgs, the second to delete them (to keep things clean, and prevent reinstalling old updates).

...just a thought.

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