How to install updates without restart

I have my macbook pro 13 to perform some calculation every moment. It should take long time and can not be interrupted. However, when every update comes, I need to restart. It's quit bothering. Does anybody know how to stop the restart and finish the installation of updates in the next power down and up just like an usual Unix OS?

open software update:
 > Software Update...
after software update loads:
Software Update > Preferences... > Scheduled Check
Uncheck the "Check for updates:" box

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