Configuring Macbook to use Caching Server

Hi,
I have an iMac (10.9.2) running OSX Server. I just got a Macbook Pro retina and set it up for Time Machine backups which work fine.
I also set up the 'Caching' server, but I have some questions about configuring the App Store on the Macbook. Do I turn off all automatic download options on the Macbook?
I ask because it seems like the Macbook pulled 10.9.2 off the internet instead of my iMac. This was a while back so it looks like the logs for that time are gone.
Regards, Patrick

Thanks for the responses.
Through observation of the log while downloading, I answered my question and, you're right, it autoconfigures and just works.
According to the docs, the caching server will cache software updates. SUS is overkill for what I need.
Regards, Patrick

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