dwstovall wrote: I'm a SysAdmin on a predominently Windows network. We have about 30 Macs that have heretofore been left out in the cold with regards to software updates, largely because nobody knew how to integrate them into the network. I've been searching in vain for guides to integrate the Macs (OD into AD, remote management, and software updates). One of our Apple servers was allegedly configured by an "Apple Expert" to manage updates; but he is gone, and we suspect that updates are not being pushed out to the Mac machines. Is there a good reference site that has simple guidance for a "Mac Idiot" who wants to integrate Macs into a Windows environment? Particularly, I need to know how Apple manages updates in network/managed environment. Thank you... DavidS David, Check and see if he already has Apple Remote Desktop on the server. With that application you can run terminal commands on groups (or all) the Macs in your environment. You can also change settings as well. It's like SMS where you can install packages, remote control and push updates etc. Some good sites to do research and ask questions in their forums: <http://afp548.com/> <http://macenterprise.org/> <http://bombich.com/> <http://macwindows.com/> The best place to start though may be Apple's site for mail lists. There is a Mac OS X Server admin list as well as a client management list. There are tons of people on those lists who can clarify the documentation on Apple's site. Speaking of documentation. It's a drag but there is no way around it. If you want to understand it, you will have to start with the documentation. It's really the best place to start. Many on the lists will scold you if you ask questions that are readily available in the docs. You can find the Server Documentation here: <http://www.apple.com/server/resources/> The Apple lists can be found here: <http://lists.apple.com/> Happy Administration!