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The macOS User Administration Guide

You're reading from   The macOS User Administration Guide A practical guide to implementing, managing, and optimizing macOS Big Sur features and tools

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2021
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781838643652
Length 804 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Overview of the macOS System, Architecture, and Features 2. Installing and Configuring macOS FREE CHAPTER 3. The Start Up Process 4. User Accounts Management 5. Managing User Security and Privacy 6. The macOS File System: Disks, Volumes, and Partitions 7. Understanding Ownership and Permissions 8. System Resources and Shortcuts 9. Understanding Metadata and Searching 10. Managing Apps and Documents 11. Backups and Archiving 12. Networking in macOS 13. Using macOS Network Services 14. Using macOS Sharing Services 15. Managing Security in macOS 16. Using the Command Line 17. Troubleshooting Tips 18. About Packt

Summary

In this Appendix, we looked at troubleshooting suggestions for common issues or questions. You now know what steps you can take to attempt to fix various issues related to apps, disks and volumes, system and startup issues, network issues, and network services. Not every problem can be fixed, but these suggestions are a good starting point for you to start troubleshooting; in many cases, the problems will be solved. Some of the recommendations are indeed for advanced users, especially when you need to interpret log reports or use the Network Utility, Terminal, or Console apps.

If you feel that you cannot understand those reports, feel uncomfortable manipulating some of the tools or hardware described in this Appendix, or if you still have problems despite trying all these suggestions, a good idea would be to contact Apple Support (https://getsupport.apple.com/), an Apple Store (https://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/), or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (https://locate.apple...

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