[Macpartners] automate patch download & install

[Stephen Ragalevsky]

Hi Bill,
Do you need to just install Apple updates via Software Update?

You can easily create a script with the command 'softwareupdate -- 
install --all'.  This command will install all software updates for a  
system.  You can also just run that command via Terminal.  The man  
page for softwareupdate defines how to install specific updates, if  
you do not want to install all of them at once.

Keep in mind that software like QuickTime and OS updates will require  
a reboot.

Best,
Steve

On Jun 19, 2009, at 12:41 PM, William de Figueiredo wrote:

> Hi,
>
> How can I automate Mac 10.5 to download and install (including  
> reboot if necessary) software patches?
>
> Bill
>
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Stephen Ragalevsky, ACSA
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Apple Inc.
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