Software updates

Once a major version of server software is installed and working, the next major version generally isn't implemented immediately upon release, because issues may arise that make the server unusablesomething not acceptable in an environment where the server must be running smoothly 24-7-365. Apple has plans to release its next major update to Mac OS X (Tiger) sometime in mid-2005. When Tiger Server comes out, careful evaluation of the initial release will reveal incredible additions as well as minor annoyances that will be attended to in updates to come. This is the game we play with software updates; but in the server market, careful evaluation and prudence should rule the day. While writing this book, I took careful notice of updates, and this book is as correct as it can be up to 10.3.6.