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Alternative OS Installations

Bare metal installs of Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi

Need to run OS X 10.6, Windows Server 2008/2012, Linux, or VMware ESXi? We offer over a dozen different alternative OS installations available for 2012/2014 model Mac minis. This service came from many lab hours testing and developing custom system images and scripts to take full advantage of your colocated Mac mini. Remote reboot functionality is maintained, even with Ubuntu LTS Linux distributions. We offer the option to wipe the default operating system from any Mac mini and to install an alternative operating system for FREE (additional licenses may be required).

2014 Mac mini OS Options

 

Linux

Are you more comfortable in the command line? We are able to natively install Ubuntu Server LTS on 2014 Mac minis. The installation includes the base operating system without a desktop environment. We also configure the system to automatically power up on power failure.

2012 Mac mini OS Options

 

Linux

Are you more comfortable in the command line? We are able to natively install Ubuntu Server LTS on 2012 Mac minis. The installation includes the base operating system without a desktop environment. We also configure the system to automatically power up on power failure.

Get Started

When placing an order use the Alternative OS drop down in the configurable options section to select an alternative OS.