Initialize build environment of jenkins slaves (macOS).
This repo is designed to work with macOS 11.14 (Mojave).
Install macOS via an USB drive.
- How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
- How to select a different startup disk - Apple Support
During macOS installation, create following user when asked:
- Full Name:
Administrator - Account Name:
admin(will be used to create Home folder in the Users directory)
Go to System Preferences -> Software Update.
Check and install available updates, make sure macOS is up to date.
Go to System Preferences -> Users & Groups -> Login Options.
Enable Show fast user switching menu as [Full Name].
Open Terminal.app.
Run following command:
scutil --set ComputerName [hostname]
scutil --set LocalHostName [hostname]
scutil --set HostName [hostname]
Add the following to /etc/hosts:
127.0.0.1 [hostname]
Go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> General.
- Enable
Show a message when the screen is locked - Click
Set Lock Message-> [hostname]
Go to System Preferences -> Network.
Disable all interfaces except Ethernet.
Go to System Preferences -> Sharing.
Enable the following:
- Screen Sharing
- Remote Login
Go to System Preferences -> Energy Saver.
Set the following options:
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Computer sleep | Never |
| Display sleep | 10 minutes |
| Put hard disks to sleep when possible | No |
| Wake for network access | No |
| Start up automatically after a power failure | Yes |
| Enable Power Nap | No |
Options above trade energy consumption for responsiveness.
They also tell the Mac to stay online as much as possible.
Go to System Preferences -> Software Update -> Advanced.
Set the following options:
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Check for updates | Yes |
| Download new updates when available | No |
| Install macOS updates | No |
| Install app updates from the App Store | No |
| Install system data files and security updates | Yes |
Open App Store.app and sign-in with Apple ID.
When prompted with Require a password for additional purchases, chose Always Require.
Install Xcode, then:
- Launch Xcode.
- Agree to license agreements.
- When prompted with Install additional required components, chose Install.
Open Terminal.app in scripts folder.
Run each bash scripts in the order of their file names.
As a rule of thumb, do NOT run Jenkins Slave as an Admin user.
Go to System Preferences -> Users & Groups.
- New Account:
Standard - Full Name:
Pirates of the Caribbean - Account Name:
pirates(will be used to create Home folder in the Users directory)
Go to System Preferences -> Sharing -> Remote Login.
Add user pirates to the Allow access for list.
Go to System Preferences -> Spotlight -> Privacy.
In Prevent Spotlight from searching these locations, add /Users/pirates folder.
This will save a ton of CPU and Disk IO from Spotlight's mdworker processes when doing heavy compilation work.
Copy all files in bash folder to /Users/pirates.