OS X 10.7 Lion Server Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Article ID = 9
Article Title = OS X 10.7 Lion Server Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Article Author(s) = Graham Needham (BH)
Article Created On = 13th June 2011
Article Last Updated = 10th October 2018
Article URL = https://www.macstrategy.com/article.php?9

Article Brief Description:
Frequently Asked Questions about OS X 10.7 Lion ServerWARNING: As of September 2018 Apple has gutted macOS Server and removed most/all of the useful Server features!

Q. When will Lion Server be available?

A. Lion Server was released on the 20th July 2011.

Q. How much does Lion Server cost?

A. Lion Server is no longer available to buy.

Q. How can I buy Lion Server?

A. Lion Server is no longer available to buy.

Q. How many computers can I install Lion Server on?

A. Consumers - you can purchase once and install Lion Server on as many supported Macs as you own that are authorised with your Mac App Store ID.
A. Businesses, commercial, education and/or site licence users - You can install Lion Server on as many computers as you have purchased the software individually for or have a licensed installation for - there is a minimum purchase of 20 licenses.

Q. What Macs can I install Lion Server on?

A. Lion Server requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM. You can check whether you have a compatible Mac by going to Apple menu > About This Mac and checking the information listed for "Processor", "Memory" and Mac OS X "Version".

Q. My Mac has the correct type of processor but I don't have enough RAM. What can I do?

A. All the supported Macs can run at least 2GB of RAM so all you need to do is upgrade your RAM to at least a minimum of 2GB. In the UK we recommend Kingston Technology lifetime warranty memory for your Mac. Most Macs usually only have two memory slots so it is best to upgrade to as much RAM as you can afford the first time. If your Mac supports 4GB or 8GB then upgrade to the maximum.

Q. I have a "Core Duo" / "Core Solo" Mac which is an Intel processor. Why can't I install Lion Server?

A. Lion Server is a 64 bit operating system. The original Intel "Core Duo" and "Core Solo" processors are only 32 bit processors. If you want to run Lion Server you will have to buy a new computer.

Q. I have a "PowerPC" Mac such as a 64 bit G5. Can I install Lion Server?

A. No. PowerPC computers stopped being supported with Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). If you want to run Lion Server you will have to buy a new computer.

Q. I have Mac OS X 10.6/10.6.1/10.6.2/10.6.3/10.6.4/10.6.5 Server so I don't have the Mac App Store. Can I still buy and install Lion Server?

A. Yes, (you cannot upgrade to just Lion Client - 10.6 Server must be upgraded to Lion Server), but you will need to update to at least Mac OS X 10.6.6 Server first (Mac OS X 10.6.8 Server recommended). The Mac OS X 10.6 Server "Combo" updates can be downloaded from Apple for free.

Q. I have Mac OS X 10.6.6/10.6.7 Server already so am I good to go?

A. Yes but Apple recommends that you update to Mac OS X 10.6.8 Server first. The Mac OS X 10.6 Server "Combo" updates can be downloaded from Apple for free.

Q. I only have Mac OS X 10.5.x Server (or earlier). Can I still buy and install Lion Server?

A. Yes but you need to buy/upgrade to/install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard first, then buy and install OS X 10.7 Lion and then buy and install OS X 10.7 Lion Server.

Q. I have a compatible Mac and I am running Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later so how do I buy Lion on the Mac App Store?

A. Lion Server is no longer available to buy. It has been replaced by Mountain Lion Server

Q. If there is no physical Lion Server disc and I install Lion Server but run into trouble what can I do?

A. If you purchased Lion Server from the Mac App Store:

When Lion Server is installed it creates a special bootable emergency "recovery" area on your hard disk. You can Use the Mac OS X 10.7 Lion "Recovery HD" to repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion and then reinstall the additional server components.
If you have obtained the Mac OS X Lion Disc Image you can use it to create an External Installation Device and then boot your computer and repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).
If you have created an External Installation Device you can use it to boot your computer and repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).
If you have created an Emergency Boot Drive for Mac OS X you can use it to boot your computer and repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).
Buy and use a Lion USB thumb drive.

A. If your Mac came with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Server:

Your Mac has a special bootable emergency "recovery" area on your hard disk. You can Use the Mac OS X 10.7 Lion "Recovery HD" to repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).
If your hard disk has died (or you have upgraded it) you can use your computer's "Internet Recovery Mode" to reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).
If you have created an External Installation Device you can use it to boot your computer and repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).
If you have created an Emergency Boot Drive for Mac OS X you can use it to boot your computer and repair your hard disk and/or reinstall Lion (and then reinstall the additional server components).

Q. What should I do to prepare for Lion (Server)?

A. See this article.

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