Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring Systems

Time

This chapter takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Goals

Understand methods of initial installation

Understand methods of initial configuration

Understand the installation of software via packages

Understand the installation of third-party and open source software to extend the capabilities of the system

Understand the management of computers through a directory service using managed preferences

After you’ve completed planning and have confidently made your purchases, boxes will soon arrive and you’ll be ready for installation. You’ll have to make several decisions about initial installation. It’s possible to automatically set up and configure this and other systems, which can save time and ...

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