| Topic |
Description |
| Chapter 1 - Installation |
Prepare and partition the drive, install Mac OS X, use the installer
log files to verify a successful installation,
configure Mac OS X with the Setup Assistant, update software with
Software Update and Installer, tips and techniques for troubleshooting
an installation problem. |
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| Chapter 2 - User Accounts |
Create and manage user accounts, create and manage administrator
accounts, locate directory attributes, security, password selection,
Keychain, and FileVault. |
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| Chapter 3 - File Systems |
File systems supported by Mac OS X, file and directory ownership
and permissions, Disk Utility and file repair, using the command
line for file management. |
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| Chapter 4 - File Management |
The root volume, file system layout, preferences, frameworks, file
types unique to Mac OS X (i.e., resource forks and packages), Spotlight,
file archives, disk images. archiving and restoring data with Time
Machine, managing backup data, how to access the data outside of Time
Machine. |
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| Chapter 5 - Applications |
Applications supported in Mac OS X, applications created with different
developer APIs, the UNIX concept of a process, the relationship of
processes and applications, tools to monitoring and managing processes,
application preferences, troubleshooting, Boot Camp. |
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Chapter 6 - Network Configuration |
Basic networking configuration, TCP/IP networking, Ethernet,
AirPort, multiple network connections,
appropriate use of network locations, isolating and troubleshooting
network elements. |
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Chapter 7 - Accessing Network Services |
Connecting to common network resources, Network Users accounts with
Directory Services, AFP, SMB, SSH, FTP, and WebDAV connections, Bonjour,
NetBIOS, the network browser, isolating client software issues from
network issues. |
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Chapter 8 - Providing Network Services |
Enabling network services on a Mac OS X client, peer-to-peer collaboration,
sharing files between Macs and Windows, sharing web documents, screen
sharing, firewall as well as techniques to isolate server issues from
client and network issues. |
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Chapter 9 - Peripherals |
Connecting peripherals to a Mac, cabling, connections, device drivers
for common peripherals, managing printers, print-job management, printer
PPDs and PDF workflow, techniques for isolating cabling, driver, or
application issues. |
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Chapter 10 - Startup Process |
Troubleshooting boot issues with a Mac at startup, phases of the
startup process, which part of the system is active during each phase,
issues that can arise, automatic process launching with launchd and
login window startup items. |