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D. SmithApple macOS and iOS System Administrationhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5820-0_2

2. macOS Client Administration

Drew Smith1 
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Cincinnati, OH, USA
 

In this chapter, we will explore the administration of a single Mac. Topics will include managing local user accounts, exploring the file structure of macOS, learning about the command line interface, and performing some basic hardware troubleshooting.

Mac Hardware Troubleshooting

Unlike most PC hardware manufacturers, Apple has always been quite particular about who they allow to repair their hardware. They enforce a comprehensive Authorized Repair Center process for third-party companies wishing to do repairs in addition to offering hardware repair services through their ...

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