The macOS User Administration Guide

Synopsis

Explore the capabilities of macOS tools and architecture for support tasks and system administration to optimize your macOS environmentKey FeaturesDelve into macOS Big Sur, from installation to managing apps and optimizing your environmentGet to grips with system administration, along with monitoring, maintaining, and securing your systemsDiscover ways to secure your data, backup infrastructure, and explore hidden files and foldersBook DescriptionThis book is a practical guide for developers looking to understand the features and tools in macOS that make it a professional tool for system administration.You will understand the basics of system administration and later get up and running with monitoring, maintaining, and securing your systems. With practical examples and best practices, you will be able to build a backup infrastructure and virtual private network for your network. As you progress, you will understand how to secure your data and networks effectively by implementing various security strategies.By the end of this book, you’ll not only be well-versed with macOS features, administration tasks, and best practices but also be able to apply the concepts you learn to achieve professional Apple certifications such as Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP).What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of the macOS system and architectureInstall, update, and configure your local macOS system and identify the stages of the startup processCreate and manage a local user account and set up your customized macOS environmentManage your file systems, storage, and permissionsExplore practices and techniques to work with apps, networks, and security for your Mac systemDelve into administration tasks such as managing service resources and peripherals Who This Book Is ForIf you are a system administrator, support and help desk technician or engineer, power user, or Mac user looking to develop your knowledge of macOS, then this system administration book is for you. The book assumes a general understanding of the macOS environment. Some knowledge of system administration tasks will be beneficial, but not mandatory.Table of ContentsOverview of the macOS system, architecture, and featuresInstalling and configuring macOSThe Startup ProcessUser Accounts ManagementManaging User Security and PrivacyThe macOS File System: Disks, Volumes, and PartitionsUnderstanding Ownership and PermissionsSystem Resources and ShortcutsUnderstanding Metadata and SearchingManaging Apps and DocumentsBackups and ArchivingNetworking in macOSUsing the Command LineUsing macOS Sharing ServicesManaging Security in macOSUsing the Command-LineAPPENDIX A: Troubleshooting Tips

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781838644192

Related ISBNs:

9781838643652

Publisher:

Packt Publishing

Date of Addition:

04/27/21

Copyrighted By:

Packt Publishing

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Computers and Internet

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.