Mac Datacenter Configuration Script

This script automates the configuration of Mac minis for datacenter use.

Features

• Disables automatic macOS updates
• Configures power management settings (sleep, power nap, disk sleep, display sleep, Wake on Network Access)
• Enables SSH remote access
• Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth configuration
• Includes comprehensive verification checks with visual status indicators
• Screen Sharing configuration guidance

Usage

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/erenkan/mac-datacenter-config.git
cd mac-datacenter-config

2. Run the script:

sudo sh ./configure-mac.sh

3. Follow the prompts to:

   • Configure network settings (optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth disable)
   • Review and verify all configurations
   • Set up Screen Sharing manually through System Settings

4. The script will apply the changes and perform detailed verification checks with status indicators.

Notes

• This script is designed for Mac minis running macOS 14.0 or later
• It is recommended to run the script on a clean macOS installation
• The script is idempotent, so it can be run multiple times without causing issues
• Requires sudo privileges to run
• Some settings like Screen Sharing require manual configuration through System Settings