Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

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Installation, User Accounts, and File Systems

About this course

This course begins by walking you through the process of installing macOS Mojave, covering everything from hardware requirements to configuration options. You'll explore the various installation methods, including troubleshooting common installation issues and performing system recovery. Whether you're setting up a new system or upgrading an existing one, you'll gain the confidence to handle it all. Next, you'll dive into managing user accounts, a critical aspect of macOS administration. You will learn to create and manage different types of user accounts, configure parental controls, and secure your system using advanced user account settings. By the end of this section, you'll be equipped to handle multiple users on a single system while maintaining high security and functionality standards. The final part of the course delves into macOS file systems, including APFS and HFS+. You'll learn how to set up, manage, and secure your drives, using features like FileVault for encryption and UNIX-style permissions for access control. By mastering these concepts, you’ll ensure your system and data remain secure and efficient, even in complex multi-user environments. This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and macOS enthusiasts who have a basic understanding of operating systems and want to enhance their knowledge of macOS Mojave. No prior experience with macOS is required, but familiarity with general computing concepts is recommended.

What you'll learn

  • Install macOS Mojave including troubleshooting installation issues
  • Manage different types of user accounts and configure parental controls
  • Secure systems using advanced user account settings
  • Understand and manage macOS file systems like APFS and HFS+
  • Utilize FileVault for encryption and UNIX-style permissions for access control

Skills you'll gain

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