7.1. Managed Preferences
Managed preferences in Mac OS X provide administrators with a valuable tool set for managing many aspects of the Mac OS X computing environment. Their capabilities run a wide berth, providing many functions, such as managing individual userland application settings, applying user restrictions to inserted or removable media, controlling application access, and deploying network proxy settings. And they can also provide for managing computer hardware energy saver settings, including the ability to centrally deploy computer shutdown and reboot schedules.
Managed preferences in OS X are based off of Apple's MCX system, so the terms are often used interchangeably. Short for Managed Client OS X, MCX is a piece of Apple's solution ...
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