Chapter 18 Working with Mac OS and Linux

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ 220-902 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • ✓ 2.1 Identify common features and functionality of the Mac OS and Linux operating systems.
    • Best practices: Scheduled backups, Scheduled disk maintenance, System updates/App store, Patch management, Driver/firmware updates, Antivirus/Antimalware updates
    • Tools: Backup/Time Machine, Restore/snapshot, Image recovery, Disk maintenance utilities, Shell/Terminal, Screen sharing, Force Quit
    • Features: Multiple desktops/Mission Controls, Key Chain, Spot Light, iCloud, Gestures, Finder, Remote Disk, Dock, Boot Camp
    • Basic Linux commands: ls, grep, cd, shutdown, pwd vs. passwd, mv, cp, rm, chmod, mkdir, chown, iwconfig/ifconfig, ps, ...

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