swupd_syncd(8) BSD System Manager's Manual swupd_syncd(8)
NAME
swupd_syncd -- Software Update Server sync daemon
SYNOPSIS
swupd_syncd
DESCRIPTION
swupd_syncd is the syncronization and download daemon for Software Update
Server. This daemon is typically executed via Server Admin.app or the
serveradmin command line tool. When launched checks for available prod-
uct updates from Apple and, if requested by the administrator, copies
Apple updates to the local server, providing a local source for Mac OS X
software updates. By default downloaded product updates are saved in
/var/db/swupd/html. Alternate download locations may be configured via
Server Admin.app.
The sync daemon is invoked periodically under launchd control. The
launchd settings for the daemon are defined in com.apple.swup-
date.sync.plist, installed in /System/Library/LaunchDaemons folder. The
sync process exits automatically after all requested product updates are
downloaded.
Program settings controlling the behavior of the daemon are stored in
/etc/swupd/swupd.plist.
Information about available and copied product updates is saved in
/etc/swupd/com.apple.server.swupdate.plist. This file is automatically
updated by the daemon after each execution.
In addition to swupd_syncd , Software Update Server provides an httpd
daemon process to serve downloaded product updates to Mac OS X client
machines. The httpd daemon settings are configured in
/etc/swupd/swupd.conf.
The sync daemon is not intended for command line operation, but can be
run in that form for special actions. Run 'swupd_syncd -h' for more
information on available program options.
FILES & FOLDERS
/usr/sbin/swupd_syncd
/etc/swupd/swupd.plist
/etc/swupd/swupd.conf
/etc/swupd/com.apple.server.swupdate.plist
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.swupdate.sync.plist
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.swupdate.host.plist
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