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Chapter 4-
Configuring System Settings
which can automatically update the system’s date and time by communicating
with a server. If operational necessity requires the use of NTP, then place a
check in the checkbox and enter a trusted NTP server in the text field.
6. Set the date and time for the machine.
7. Click the Save button.
8. Click the Time Zone button at the top of the panel and select the appropriate
time zone.
9. Click on the unlocked lock icon at the bottom of the panel to re-lock the
window.
Software Update
Software updates should not be performed automatically. If the box in front of
Check for updates: has been checked, the system automatically checks the Apple
site for updates. A dialog box notifies the user of any new updates available, and
allows the user to select the updates to be downloaded. Authentication by a system
administrator is required before any updates are downloaded and installed.
Since all downloads should be conducted on a machine other than the one being
configured, the Check for updates: and Download important updates in the
background: features should be disabled as follows:
1. Click on the Show All icon in System Preferences, or restart System
Preferences if necessary.
2. Click on the Software Update icon in the System row (Figure 18).
Figure 18: Software Update Configuration Panel