From Windows to OS X

Software Update

Windows: Windows Update or Microsoft Update

OS X: Software Update

Software Update in OS X is similar to Windows Update or Microsoft Update (depending on which version you have installed) in that it provides an automatic means of checking for operating system critical updates along with some application updates on a scheduled basis.

Software Update not only checks for security related updates but also checks for Apple application updates as well. So any Apple application that is installed on your system will be included in the scheduled checks for updates.

Software Update can be configured to check for updates on a Daily, Weekly or Monthly basis. You can also launch Software Update manually by going to the Apple Menu and choosing Software Update or by going through System Preferences and selecting Software Update. From there you can click the ‘Check Now’ button. You can also view a log of Installed Updates from this preferences window.