If you use VLANs with a single outbound NAT IP, select “all networks” and “matching this server’s network”.For most simple networks the default of “only local subnets” and “matching this server’s network” are perfect.Set Cache Size to a number that makes sense given available disk space.Scroll down to the Services menu and click on enable Caching.Open the app and select local computer.Install the OS X Server app on a Mac that is likely to be powered on 24×7.How to set up caching in the OS X Server app See the video below demonstrating the massive speed increase downloading a 6GB Mac OS X upgrade from a caching server in under 1 minute! This is also a great tool in areas where bandwidth is metered or limited – updates or apps are downloaded and cached the first time they are requested and then all future devices that attempt to install that same update or app from the App Store will receive a copy from your local caching server. When a new OS update or patch is released, all those devices clamor for bandwidth which can have a big impact on your Internet connection.Īpple has released a fantastic tool that seamlessly supports all Apple devices on a network, even if they are totally unmanaged BYOD iPhones, MacBooks or iMacs: Enter the OS X Server app available for $19.99 from the App Store! Even if your company (or home) doesn’t officially support Apple devices, it’s likely that there are dozens of BYOD Apple devices (BYOAD?) on the network.
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