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Mac OSX for IT Administrators

On the Job Training

Don Jones

CBT Nuggets Trainer

"The first class I ever taught was a huge honor -- sharing my knowledge and experience with colleagues was like winning an award. I’m delighted that I’m still training more than a decade later, an... Read more.

Wouldn't it be cool to add "Mac guru" to your resume? This Don Jones video takes you deep into the OSX and shows you how to use your existing Windows skills to operate a Mac. It's perfect training for Windows "Power Users" who find themselves using or supporting Mac computers in a business environment or at home.

By the time you're done watching you'll be monitoring and maintaining Macs, performing most basic desktop support tasks (such as configuring, networking, managing files and folders, and configuring security), and operating and configuring advanced features (such as Time Machine, wireless networking, and MobileMe).

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  • Videos
Title Duration
 
Introduction
Overview of the series
00:04:03
 
OS X Basic Orientation
Introduction to the Mac OS X workspace, including Finder, Spaces, Expose, Dashboard, and so on.
00:24:40
 
Disk Management and Maintenance
How to work with entire disks, and an introduction to disk maintenance.
00:19:39
 
User Accounts and Security
Creating and managing user accounts, global security options, and protections like anti-malware and firewalls.
00:27:13
 
File and Application Management
Installing and uninstalling applications, a complete orientation of Finder and Spotlight, and details for working with files and folders in Finder.
00:23:26
 
Printing and Other Peripherals
Working with printers and fax printers, Bluetooth accessories, USB accessories, FireWire accessories, and other external devices.
00:19:47
 
Core Networking and Network Troubleshooting
Setting up networking, managing network connections, finding and using network troubleshooting tools.
00:18:25
 
Network Services and Sharing
Sharing files, folders, printers, XGrid, remote login, and other sharing features.
00:23:06
 
Setting System Preferences
How to use every system preference setting available, including appearance, hardware, and more.
00:18:34
 
backup and Recovery
Basic backup and recovery, using Time Machine, Disc mode and Target mode, and so forth.
00:21:16
 
Terminal Windows Crash Course
A quick look at using the Mac's command-line window, a Bash shell.
00:19:49
 
Built-in Applications
Configuring Safari, Mail, iCal, Address Book, and iChat.
00:24:05
 
Consuming Windows Based Resources
How to connect to Windows-based file and print shares, as well as other Windows-based resources.
00:13:31
 
Ongoing Maintenance
Using Software Update, defragmenting disks, and other periodic maintenance topics.
00:22:15
 
What Else? Remote Control, Useful Utilities, and More
Useful utilities (both free and commercial), using remote control (VNC and Back to My Mac) features, and related topics.
00:17:38
 
Advanced Integration with a Windows-Based Network
Connecting to Active Directory, getting Group Policy, and using other advanced Windows feature on a Mac.
00:17:51
 
Missing Links: Getting Key Windows Features on a Mac
Applications - including virtualization - designed to help you replicate key Windows features on your Mac.
00:23:11
 
Boot Camp: Windows on a Mac
How to repartition your drive, install Windows and use Boot Camp drivers, and switch between operating systems.
00:20:14
Total Series Duration: 05:58:43
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