5.12 | Macos Server

Once installed, the setup process configures the server identity and core network settings:

: Ensure your Mac is updated to macOS 12 Monterey .

Many features originally found in macOS Server are now native to macOS Monterey and do not require the Server app: MacOS Server 5 Part 1: Server Upgrade macOS Server 5.12

: Create a full backup or a bootable clone of your current server installation, including the Open Directory if applicable.

: The macOS Server 5.12 installation requires approximately 250MB of space, while the Monterey OS installation itself needs about 26GB . Initial Setup and Configuration Once installed, the setup process configures the server

To prepare for and use , you must be running macOS 12 Monterey , as earlier versions of the Server app are incompatible with this operating system. Since Apple discontinued macOS Server on April 21, 2022, version 5.12.2 is the final release, and many of its original functions have been migrated directly into macOS system settings. Pre-Installation Checklist

: A critical first step is defining how the server is identified on your local network and the internet. Initial Setup and Configuration To prepare for and

: The system will automatically prepare a certificate identity to secure communications with managed devices. Migrating Key Services