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Lesson 1, “Installation and Initial Setup”—Preparing and partitioning the drive; installing Mac OS X; using the installer log files to verify a successful installation; configuring Mac OS X with the Setup Assistant; updating software with Software Update and Installer; learning tips and techniques for troubleshooting an installation problem.Lesson 2, “Users Accounts”—Creating and managing user and administrator accounts; locating directory attributes; implementing security; selecting passwords; managing the keychain; and FileVault. Lesson 3, “File Systems”—Identifying the file systems supported by Mac OS X; managing file and directory ownership and permissions; using Disk Utility; repairing files; using the command line for file management. Lesson 4, “Data Management and Backup”—Exploring the root volume, file system layout, preferences, frameworks, and file types unique to Mac OS X; using Spotlight, file archives, disk images; archiving and restoring data with Time Machine; managing backup data; accessing data outside of Time Machine. Lesson 5, “Applications and Boot Camp”—Understanding applications supported in Mac OS X, applications created with different developer APIs, the UNIX concept of a process, and the relationship of processes and applications; using tools to monitor and manage processes; setting application preferences; troubleshooting; using Boot Camp. Lesson 6, “Network Configuration”—Configuring basic networks; setting up TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, and AirPort; connecting multiple networks; using network locations; isolating and troubleshooting network elements. Lesson 7, “Accessing Network Services”—Connecting to common network resources; creating Network Users accounts with Directory Services; accessing AFP, SMB, SSH, FTP, and WebDAV connections; using Bonjour, NetBIOS, and the network browser; isolating client software issues from network issues. Lesson 8, “Providing Network Services”—Enabling network services on a Mac OS X client; setting up peer-to-peer collaboration, sharing files between Macs and Windows; sharing web documents; taking advantage of screen sharing; using firewalls; learning techniques to isolate server issues from client and network issues. Lesson 9, “Peripherals and Printing”—Connecting peripherals to a Macintosh; identifying cabling, connections, and device drivers for common peripherals; managing printers and print jobs; understanding printer PPDs and PDF workflow; learning techniques for isolating cabling, driver, or application issues. Lesson 10, “Startup Process”—Troubleshooting boot issues with a Macintosh at startup; understanding the phases of the startup process; identifying the active part of the system during each phase; exploring issues that can arise; launching processes automatically with the launchd and loginwindow startup items. Download free mac os ebook: Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Support Essentials (2nd Edition)
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Lesson 1, “Installation and Initial Setup”—Preparing and partitioning the drive; installing Mac OS X; using the installer log files to verify a successful installation; configuring Mac OS X with the Setup Assistant; updating software with Software Update and Installer; learning tips and techniques for troubleshooting an installation problem.