Focuses on maintaining and configuring a MAC operating system, performing preventative maintenance on a MAC and investigating the different MAC operating systems.
Textbook used:
Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6
ISBN-10: 0-321-63534-5
Competencies:
- Install and setup OS X.
- Setup user accounts and system security.
- Use command-line an automation.
- Prepare file systems.
- Configure data management and backup.
- Install applications and Boot Camp
- Setup and optimize the network configuration.
- Configure network services.
- Install peripherals and printing.
- Optimize system startup.
Example Activities:
- READ chapter 1 in the textbook.
- COMPLETE a Web search to identify Mac OS X 10.6 enhancements. POST the most useful enhancements in the area of the Discussion. REVIEW your peers' recommendations and comment on useful enhancements.
- RESEARCH the installation DVD Utilities and compile a list that explains each tools usefulness.
Example Assessments:
Performance Assessment Task - OS X installation
Using a Mac provided by your instructor, install OS X 10.6. Document the installation process from beginning to end. Include research you have done before beginning the installation. The Mac must be completely functional when you have finished installing the new operating system.
Performance Assessment Task - Reset Password
Create a new user account and password. Use one of the procedures that you have learned to reset the password and document your steps. Describe briefly what alternative options you have to reset passwords. Explain factors that you have to consider when resetting a password i.e. how does a password change effect the user data and settings.