Yes, OS X Server’s Caching service will cache not only MAS downloads, but also the downloads of ESD images used during the recovery process. The problem is that the cache doesn’t easily migrate between Macs, so the Mac that hosts the cache is itself going ultimately to need another copy direct from the net. Still, that’s a great improvement if you have more than two Macs. The cache hosts many other things too, such as iTunes purchases, some software updates, and cloud data. iOS also consults the cache if it can.
Here again, using the recovery method means you get the latest, where using the installer means you need to download the new installer every time. With the cache installed, you save bandwidth. But, with a current USB drive containing the entire OS, you save the most bandwidth for the duration of that release. It’s all a crazy balancing act. :) -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
