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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About This Guide
Audience
How to Use the Guide
Lessons and Exercises
Additional Learning Materials
Apple Support
Lesson Files
Web Edition/Content Update Program
Accessing the Lesson Files and Web Edition
Apple Training and Certification
Course
Exam
Certification
Installation and Configuration
Lesson 1. Install macOS Sierra
Reference 1.1 About macOS Sierra
History of macOS
What’s New in macOS Sierra
Integration Through Standards
Reference 1.2 Select an Installation Method
Running macOS Sierra with No Significant Problems
Running macOS Sierra but Has Significant Problems
Not Running macOS Sierra, but Running OS X Lion 10.7 or Later with No Significant Problems
Not Running macOS Sierra, but Running OS X Lion 10.7 or Later with Significant Problems
Running Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6
Reference 1.3 Prepare to Upgrade a Previous System
Verify Installation Requirements
macOS Sierra Feature Requirements
Newer Mac Requirements
Prepare for an Upgrade Installation
Keep Up to Date
Reference 1.4 Prepare the System Disk
New macOS Installation
About Partitioning Options
Reference 1.5 Upgrade and Install macOS
Acquire the macOS Installer
Install macOS Sierra
Reference 1.6 Troubleshoot Installation Issues
General macOS Installer Troubleshooting
About the Installer Log
Exercise 1.1 Prepare a Mac for Upgrade
Use System Information to Check Hardware, Firmware, and Application Compatibility
Document Network Settings
Back Up Your Data
Exercise 1.2 Upgrade to macOS Sierra
Use the App Store to Download the Installer
Upgrade Your Computer to macOS Sierra
Exercise 1.3 Erase a Mac System and Install macOS Sierra
Start Up from Recovery or an Install Disk
Erase Your Computer’s Disk Drive
Install macOS Sierra
Exercise 1.4 Verify System Installation
Examine the Installer Log
Lesson 2. Set Up and Configure macOS
Reference 2.1 Configure a New System
Setup Assistant: Language, Country, and Keyboard
Setup Assistant: Network Settings (Optional)
Setup Assistant: Transfer Information (Optional)
Setup Assistant: Location Services (Optional)
Setup Assistant: Sign In with Your Apple ID (Optional)
Setup Assistant: Terms and Conditions
Setup Assistant: Create a Computer Account
Setup: iCloud Keychain (Optional)
Setup: iCloud Drive (Optional)
Setup: FileVault Disk Encryption (Optional)
Setup: Diagnostics & Usage (Optional)
Setup: Siri (Optional)
Reference 2.2 Manage System Settings
System Preferences
Configure via Profile
Profile Installation
Reference 2.3 Inspect System Information
About This Mac Window
System Information Application
Console Application
Exercise 2.1 Configure a New macOS System for Exercises
Configure macOS with Setup Assistant
Exercise 2.2 Configure an Existing macOS System for Exercises
Create a New Administrator Account in System Preferences
Exercise 2.3 Examine System Preferences
Adjust Finder Preferences
Set the Computer Name
Adjust Your Trackpad/Mouse Preferences
Exercise 2.4 Download the Student Materials in a Classroom
Connect to Mainserver
Copy the StudentMaterials Folder to Your Computer
Exercise 2.5 Download the Student Materials Independently
Download the StudentMaterials Folder from the Web
Exercise 2.6 Install a Configuration Profile
Change Your Energy Saver Settings with a Configuration Profile
Exercise 2.7 Examine System Information
Use About This Mac and System Information
Lesson 3. Use macOS Recovery
Reference 3.1 Start Up from macOS Recovery
Reference 3.2 About macOS Recovery Utilities
Reference 3.3 Create a macOS Recovery Disk
Exercise 3.1 Use macOS Recovery
Start Up Using macOS Recovery
Examine the macOS Recovery Utilities
Verify Your Startup Disk and Restart
Exercise 3.2 Create a macOS Install Disk
Get a Copy of the Install macOS Sierra Application
Reformat the External Disk
Create a macOS Install Disk
Test the macOS Sierra Install Disk
Lesson 4. Update macOS
Reference 4.1 About Automatic Software Updates
Automatic Software Update Behavior
Mac App Store Update Details
About New Mac Bundled Applications
Automatic Software Update Preferences
Reference 4.2 Manually Install Updates
Installer Application
Advanced Installer Features
Reference 4.3 Examine Installation History
Exercise 4.1 Manually Install Software Updates in a Classroom
Install Updates from StudentMaterials
Exercise 4.2 Manually Install Software Updates Independently
Download an Update from the Internet
Install the Update
Exercise 4.3 Use Automatic Software Update
Check Your App Store Preferences
Update Your Software
Check Installed Updates
User Accounts
Lesson 5. Manage User Accounts
Reference 5.1 About User Accounts
User Account Types
Standard Accounts
Administrator Accounts
Guest Account
Sharing-Only Accounts
Root Account
Local Group Accounts
Reference 5.2 Configure User Accounts
Users & Groups Preferences
Creating New User Accounts
New User Setup Assistant
User Account Attributes
Reference 5.3 Restrict Local User Access
Reference 5.4 Configure Login and Fast User Switching
Manage User Login Items
Manage System Login Window Options
About Fast User Switching
Exercise 5.1 Create a Standard User Account
Create a Standard User Account
Log In to the New User Account
Adjust Chris Johnson’s Preferences
Examine Chris Johnson’s Account
Exercise 5.2 Create a Managed User Account
Create an Account with Parental Controls
Test the Managed User Account
Lesson 6. Manage User Home Folders
Reference 6.1 About User Home Folders
Reference 6.2 Delete User Accounts
Reference 6.3 Migrate and Restore Home Folders
About Migration Assistant
Manually Restore a User’s Home Folder
Exercise 6.1 Restore a Deleted User Account
Create Marta Mishtuk’s Home Folder
Delete Marta’s Account
Restore Marta’s Account for Mayta
Create and Verify Mayta Mishtuk’s Account
Verify Mayta Mishtuk’s Home Folder
Lesson 7. Manage Security and Privacy
Reference 7.1 About Password Security
About Passwords Used by macOS
About Keychain
About Local Keychain Files
Reference 7.2 Manage Secrets in Keychain
Manage Safari Keychain Items
Reference 7.3 Use iCloud Keychain
About iCloud Keychain
Create an iCloud Security Code
Authorize Device for iCloud Keychain
Manage iCloud Keychain Security
Reference 7.4 Manage System Security
Security & Privacy: General Settings
Security & Privacy: Advanced Settings
Security & Privacy: FileVault Settings and Legacy FileVault Settings
Security & Privacy: Firewall Settings
Use Find My Mac
Reference 7.5 Manage User Privacy
Security & Privacy: Privacy Settings
About Dictation Privacy
About Safari Privacy
Exercise 7.1 Manage Keychains
Configure the Keychain to Lock Automatically
Configure the Login Session to Lock
Store a Password in a Keychain
Retrieve a Password in a Keychain
Move a Password to the System Keychain
Lesson 8. Manage Password Changes
Reference 8.1 Change Known Passwords
Change Password: Local Account Using an Associated Apple ID Password
Use Password Assistant
About Master Passwords
Reference 8.2 Reset Lost Passwords
About Password Reset Methods
Reset Legacy FileVault Passwords
Reset the Master Password
Reset Password Assistant via macOS Recovery
Reference 8.3 Reset User Keychains
Manage Keychain Files
Manually Reset Keychain Files
Resetting iCloud Keychain
Reference 8.4 Secure System Startup
Exercise 8.1 Reset Account Passwords in macOS Recovery
Reset a User Password in macOS Recovery
Exercise 8.2 Reset Account Passwords
Reset a User Password as an Administrator
Reset a Password with the Master Password
Exercise 8.3 Create a New Keychain
Create a New Login Keychain
Verify the Synchronization
Change Chris’s Password
Reverify the Synchronization
Exercise 8.4 Use a Firmware Password
Set a Firmware Password
Test the Firmware Password
Remove the Firmware Password
File Systems and Storage
Lesson 9. Manage File Systems and Storage
Reference 9.1 About File Systems
Storage Concepts
About Partition Schemes
About Volume Formats
About Core Storage
About Fusion Drive
Reference 9.2 Mount, Unmount, and Eject Disks
Ejecting Disks
Disk Utility Mount Management
Ejecting In-Use Volumes
Improperly Unmounting or Ejecting
Reference 9.3 Inspect File System Components
Examine Storage via Disk Utility
Examine Storage via System Information
Reference 9.4 Manage File Systems
Format Unreadable Disks
Partition a Disk
Erase a Disk or Volume
Deleted Files Security
Encrypt an External Disk
Reference 9.5 Troubleshoot File Systems
File System Troubleshooting First Steps
About Disk Utility First Aid
About Target Disk Mode
Recovering Data from a Nonstarting System
Exercise 9.1 Repartition a Disk Dynamically
View Storage Information with About This Mac
View Disk Information with Disk Utility
Repartition Your Startup Disk Without Erasing
Exercise 9.2 Erase a Disk
Use Disk Utility to Erase and Reformat a Disk
Exercise 9.3 Repair Partitions and Volumes in Target Disk Mode
Start Your “Target” Computer in Target Disk Mode
Repair the Partition Table and Volume
Examine Files Manually in Target Disk Mode
Exercise 9.4 Repair Partitions and Volumes in Recovery Mode
Repair the Partition Table and Volume
Lesson 10. Manage FileVault
Reference 10.1 About FileVault
About Full-System Encryption
About Legacy FileVault
Reference 10.2 Enable FileVault
Configure FileVault Recovery
Enable Additional Users for FileVault
Restart and Encrypt
Reference 10.3 Use FileVault Recovery
About FileVault Recovery
About Apple ID FileVault Recovery
Lost FileVault Recovery Key
Exercise 10.1 Turn On FileVault
Use System Preferences to Turn On FileVault
Exercise 10.2 Restart a FileVault-Protected System
Log In to a FileVault-Enabled Account
Enable Another Account for FileVault
Exercise 10.3 Use a FileVault Recovery Key
Reset Chris Johnson’s Password
Restore Chris Johnson’s Original Password
Exercise 10.4 Turn Off FileVault
Turn Off Encryption on the Macintosh HD Volume
Lesson 11. Manage Permissions and Sharing
Reference 11.1 About File System Permissions
View File System Permissions
About Ownership for Permissions
About Standard UNIX Permissions
About Access Control Lists
Permissions in a Hierarchical Context
Reference 11.2 Examine Permissions for Sharing
About Home Folder Permissions
About the Shared Folder
Secure New Items
Reference 11.3 Manage Permissions
Manage Permissions via the Finder
About Permissions for Nonsystem Volumes
Exercise 11.1 Create Items with Default Permissions
Store Files and Folders in Chris Johnson’s Home Folder
Examine Permissions as Another User
Exercise 11.2 Test Permissions Changes
Change Permissions as Chris Johnson
Test the New Permissions as Mayta Mishtuk
Lesson 12. Use Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives
Reference 12.1 Examine Hidden Items
Reveal Hidden Folders in the Finder
Reference 12.2 Examine Bundles and Packages
Reveal Package Content
About Package Resources
Reference 12.3 Use File-System Shortcuts
About File-System Shortcuts
Create Aliases
Repair Aliases
Reference 12.4 Use File Archives
About File Archives
Create ZIP Archives
Expand ZIP Archives
Mount Disk Images
Create Empty Disk Images
Create Disk Image Archives
Exercise 12.1 Navigate Hidden Items
Examine Your User Library Folder
Examine Hidden System Folders
Lesson 13. Manage System Resources
Reference 13.1 About macOS File Resources
About Library Resources
About Resource Hierarchy
About Application Sandbox Containers
About Application Group Containers
Troubleshoot System Resources
Reference 13.2 About System Integrity Protection
Verify System Integrity Protection
Bypass System Integrity Protection
Reference 13.3 Manage Font Resources
Install Fonts via Font Book
Disable Fonts via Font Book
Resolve Font Issues via Font Book
Exercise 13.1 Manage Font Resources
Remove a Font
Add a Font for Only One User
Confirm the Font Is Unavailable to Other Users
Validate Fonts
Test System Integrity Protection
Lesson 14. Use Metadata, Spotlight, and Siri
Reference 14.1 About File System Metadata
About File Flags and Extended Attributes
About File System Tags
About AppleDouble File Format
Reference 14.2 Search with Spotlight and Siri
Search with Spotlight
Search with Siri
About Search Results
About Spotlight Indexing
About Spotlight Plug-ins
About Search Security
Perform an Advanced Spotlight Search
Manage Spotlight Preferences
Manage Siri Preferences
Exercise 14.1 Examine File Metadata
Use Tag and Comment Metadata
Use Spotlight to Search for Documents
Lesson 15. Manage Time Machine
Reference 15.1 About Time Machine
About Backup Disks
About Backup Schedule
About Time Machine Backups
About Time Machine Limitations
Reference 15.2 Configure Time Machine
Manage Time Machine Preferences
Configure Backup Disks
Manage Time Machine Options
Reference 15.3 Restore from Time Machine
Restore via Time Machine
Restore via Migration Assistant
Restore an Entire System
Manually Restore via the Finder
Exercise 15.1 Configure Time Machine
Configure Exclusions for Time Machine
Select a Backup Volume
Exercise 15.2 Restore Using Time Machine
Wait for the Backup to Finish
Delete Some Files
Restore a File Using Time Machine
Restore Directly from Time Machine
Applications and Processes
Lesson 16. Install Applications
Reference 16.1 Use the Mac App Store
About Mac App Store Requirements
Browse the Mac App Store
Search in the Mac App Store
Install from the Mac App Store
Manage Your Store Account
Manage iCloud Family Sharing
Manage Purchased Applications
Update Mac App Store Applications
Limit Access to the Mac App Store
Reference 16.2 About Process Environments
About Native macOS Applications
About Legacy Mac Applications
About UNIX Commands
About Java Applications
About X Window System Applications
About Open Source Software
Reference 16.3 About Application Security
About Process Security
About Application Sandboxing
About Code Signing
About File Quarantine
About Malware Detection
About Gatekeeper
Temporarily Bypass Gatekeeper
Reference 16.4 Use Traditional Installation Methods
Install via Drag-and-Drop
About Installation Packages
Update Installed Software
Reference 16.5 Remove Installed Software
Exercise 16.1 Use the Mac App Store
Select an Apple ID to Use with the App Store
Select an App to Purchase
Test the App
Examine the App Store
Exercise 16.2 Use an Installer Package
Install an App with an Installer Package
Exercise 16.3 Use a Drag-and-Drop Install
Option 1: Download an Application from Mainserver
Option 2: Use an Application from StudentMaterials
Copy the Application to /Applications
Test the Gatekeeper Security Settings
Exercise 16.4 Remove Applications
View Installed Applications
Remove an Application in Launchpad
Reinstall an Application in the App Store
Remove an Application in the Finder
Remove an Application with an Uninstaller
Lesson 17. Manage Documents
Reference 17.1 Open Documents
About File Type Identification
About Application Registration
Manage Launch Services
Preview Documents via Quick Look
About the Quick Look Window
About Quick Look Plug-ins
Reference 17.2 Save Documents
About Auto Save and Versions
Automatically Save Document Changes
Save Duplicate Documents
Explore Document Versions
About Locked Files
Manage File Locking via Finder
Manage File Locking via an Application
Reference 17.3 Manage Automatic Resume
Manage Resuming After Logout
Manage Resuming After Quit
Disable Auto Save
Reference 17.4 Store Documents in iCloud
Turn On iCloud Drive
Use iCloud Drive
Store Desktop and Documents in iCloud Drive
Remove Items from iCloud Drive
About iCloud Drive Local Storage
About iCloud Drive Optimized Storage
Turn Off iCloud Drive Features
Reference 17.5 Optimize Local Storage
Inspect Local Storage
About Storage Management
Exercise 17.1 Use Alternate Applications
View a File with Quick Look
Choose an Application to Open a File Once
Permanently Change the Default Application for a File Type
Exercise 17.2 Use Auto Save and Versions
Experiment with Auto Save
Work with Multiple Versions
Exercise 17.3 Manage Document Locking
Lock and Unlock a Document
Exercise 17.4 Store Documents in iCloud
Enable iCloud Features
Configure iCloud Drive
Save a Document to iCloud
Open a Document from iCloud
Use Contacts from iCloud
Verify Your Changes as Chris Johnson
Lesson 18. Manage and Troubleshoot Applications
Reference 18.1 About Applications and Processes
About macOS Process Types
About macOS Memory Management
64-Bit versus 32-Bit Mode
Reference 18.2 Manage Application Extensions
About Application Extensions
Manage Application Extensions
Use Notification Center Today View
Reference 18.3 Monitor Applications and Processes
Monitor Applications via System Information
Monitor Processes via Activity Monitor
Reference 18.4 Troubleshoot Applications
General Application Troubleshooting
Force Quit Applications
About Diagnostic Reports
View Diagnostics via Console
Troubleshoot Preferences
Troubleshoot Application Resources
Exercise 18.1 Force Applications to Quit
Force an Application to Quit via the Dock
Use the Force Quit Window
Use Activity Monitor
Open an Application in 32-Bit Mode
View System Processes and Usage
Exercise 18.2 Troubleshoot Preferences
Create and Locate Preview Preferences
Disable and Restore Preferences
Manage Corrupted Preferences
Exercise 18.3 Examine Application Diagnostics
View System Activity
Gather Information About the Dead End Application
Network Configuration
Lesson 19. Manage Basic Network Settings
Reference 19.1 About Network Terminology
About MAC Addresses
About IP Addresses
About Subnet Masks
About Router Addresses
About TCP
Reference 19.2 About Network Activity
About LAN Traffic
About WAN Traffic
About DNS
About DHCP
Reference 19.3 Configure Basic Network Settings
About Network Preferences
Select Wi-Fi Networks
Authenticate to Wi-Fi Networks
Authenticate to Automatic WPA Enterprise Networks
Join Hidden Wi-Fi Networks
Create an Ad Hoc Wi-Fi Network
Exercise 19.1 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Verify Your Network Settings
Option 1: Join a Visible Network
Option 2: Join an Invisible Network
Verify Your Connection
Exercise 19.2 Monitor Network Connectivity
Monitor Connectivity via Network Preferences
Lesson 20. Manage Advanced Network Settings
Reference 20.1 Manage Network Locations
Configure Network Locations
Select a Network Location
Reference 20.2 About Network Interfaces and Protocols
About Network Hardware Interfaces
About Cellular Internet Connections
About Virtual Network Services
About Network Protocols
Reference 20.3 Manage Network Service Interfaces
About Using Multiple Simultaneous Interfaces
View the Network Services List
Manage Network Services
Reference 20.4 Configure VPN Settings
Use a VPN Configuration Profile
Manually Configure VPN Settings
Connect to a VPN
Reference 20.5 Configure Advanced Network Settings
Manually Configure TCP/IP
Manually Configure Wi-Fi
About 802.1X Configuration
Configure NetBIOS and WINS
Configure Network Proxies
Manually Configure Ethernet
Exercise 20.1 Configure Network Locations
Turn Off the DHCP Service
Examine Your DHCP-Supplied Configuration
Create a DHCP-Based Network Location
Create a Static Network Location
Test Web Access
Exercise 20.2 Configure Network Service Order
Create a Multihomed Location
Change the Service Order
Exercise 20.3 Configure VPN Settings
Try to Connect to a Private Service
Configure a VPN Service
Check Your VPN Connectivity
Exercise 20.4 Advanced Wi-Fi Configuration
Create a Wi-Fi-Only Location
Clear the Preferred Networks List
Add a Network to the Preferred List Manually
Add a Network to the Preferred List by Joining It
Test the Preferred Network Order
Lesson 21. Troubleshoot Network Issues
Reference 21.1 Troubleshoot General Network Issues
Verify Network Preferences Status
About Common Network Issues
Use Network Diagnostics
Reference 21.2 Troubleshoot Using Network Utility
Network Utility: Interface Information
Network Utility: Ping
Network Utility: Lookup
Network Utility: Traceroute
Exercise 21.1 Troubleshoot Network Connectivity
Break Your Network Settings
Observe the Problem
Check the Network Status in Network Preferences
Use Network Diagnostics
Use Ping to Test Connectivity
Use Lookup to Test DNS
Switch to Working Network Settings
Monitor Network Traffic
Network Services
Lesson 22. Manage Network Services
Reference 22.1 About Network Services
About Network Services Software
About Network Services Communication
About Network Service Identification
About Dynamic Service Discovery
About Network Host Addressing
Reference 22.2 Configure Network Service Applications
Use Safari Web Browser
About Internet Accounts Preferences
Configure Network Service Accounts
Configure Mail
Configure Notes
Configure Calendar and Reminders
Configure Contacts
Configure Messages
Configure FaceTime
Reference 22.3 Connect to File-Sharing Services
About File-Sharing Services
Browse File-Sharing Services
About Automatic File-Sharing Service Authentication
About Manual File-Sharing Service Authentication
Manually Connect to File-Sharing Services
About Mounted Shares
Disconnect Mounted Shares
Automatically Connect to File Shares
Reference 22.4 Troubleshoot Network Services
Use Network Utility: Port Scan
Troubleshoot Network Applications
Troubleshoot File-Sharing Services
Exercise 22.1 Configure a Network Service Account
View Your Existing Network Accounts
Set Up a New Network Account
Test Your New Account
Scan the Server
Exercise 22.2 Use File-Sharing Services
Browse to an SMB Share
Copy Files to a Network Share
Automatically Mount a Network Share
Manually Connect to an AFP Share
Exercise 22.3 Troubleshoot Network Services
Turn Off the Mail Service or Wait for the Instructor to Do So
Troubleshoot with the Mail.app Connection Doctor
Troubleshoot with Network Utility
Lesson 23. Manage Host Sharing and Personal Firewall
Reference 23.1 Enable Host-Sharing Services
Configure Network Identification
About Shared Services
Reference 23.2 Control Remote Computers
About Screen-Sharing Services
Enable System Screen Sharing
Connect via Screen Sharing
Control Another Mac via Screen Sharing
About Messages Screen-Sharing
Control Another Mac via Messages
Reference 23.3 Share Files via AirDrop
About AirDrop
Send Items via AirDrop
About AirDrop Discovery
Reference 23.4 Manage the Personal Firewall
About the Personal Firewall
Turn On the Personal Firewall
Configure the Personal Firewall
Reference 23.5 Troubleshoot Shared Services
Troubleshoot Network Service Communication
Troubleshoot Network Service Access
Exercise 23.1 Use Host-Sharing Services
Turn On Screen Sharing
Remotely Control Another Computer’s Screen
Connect to a Virtual Display
Exercise 23.2 Configure the Personal Firewall
Enable the Firewall
Test Firewall Settings
Test Stealth Mode
System Management
Lesson 24. Troubleshoot Peripherals
Reference 24.1 About Peripheral Technologies
About Peripheral Connectivity
About Universal Serial Bus
About FireWire
About Thunderbolt
About Bluetooth
Reference 24.2 Manage Bluetooth Devices
Pair a Bluetooth Device
Manage Bluetooth Settings
Reference 24.3 Troubleshoot Peripheral Issues
About Peripheral Device Classes
About Peripheral Device Drivers
Inspect Kernel Extensions
Troubleshoot General Peripheral Issues
Exercise 24.1 Examine Peripherals via System Information
Examine Internal Devices
Examine External USB Devices (Optional)
Lesson 25. Manage Printers and Scanners
Reference 25.1 About Printing in macOS
About CUPS
About CUPS Drivers
Reference 25.2 Configure Printers and Scanners
Configure a Directly Attached Printer
Configure a Local Network Printer
Manually Configure a Printer
Modify an Existing Printer
Share Printers
Reference 25.3 Manage Print Jobs
Start a Print Job
Configure Detailed Print Settings and Presets
Create PDF Documents
Manage Printer Queues
Reference 25.4 Troubleshoot Printing Issues
Exercise 25.1 Configure Printing
Configure a Bonjour Printer
Exercise 25.2 Manage Printing
Print to a Printer
Manage a Print Queue
Print to PDF
Install a PDF Service
Exercise 25.3 Troubleshoot the Printing System
Examine the CUPS Logs
Reset the Printing System
Lesson 26. Troubleshoot Startup and System Issues
Reference 26.1 Understand System Initialization
System Initialization: Firmware
System Initialization: Booter
System Initialization: Kernel
System Initialization: launchd
Reference 26.2 About User Sessions
User Session: Login Window
User Session: launchd
The User Environment
Reference 26.3 About Sleep Modes, Logout, and Shutdown
Safe Sleep and Standby Modes
Power Nap
Logout
Shutdown and Restart
Reference 26.4 Use Startup Shortcuts
Select an Alternate System
Modify macOS Startup
Other Startup Shortcuts
Reference 26.5 Troubleshoot System Initialization
Troubleshoot Firmware Issues
Troubleshoot Booter Issues
Troubleshoot Kernel Issues
Troubleshoot launchd Issues
Reference 26.6 Troubleshoot User Sessions
Safe Mode Login
Troubleshoot Logout and Shutdown Issues
Exercise 26.1 Examine System Startup
Identify Steps in the Startup Process
Exercise 26.2 Use Single-User Mode
Start Up in Verbose Mode
Use Single-User Mode
Create a New Administrator Account
Appendix A. Lesson Review Questions and Answers
Lesson 1 Review Install macOS Sierra
Answers
Lesson 2 Review Set Up and Configure macOS
Answers
Lesson 3 Review Use macOS Recovery
Answers
Lesson 4 Review Update macOS
Answers
Lesson 5 Review Manage User Accounts
Answers
Lesson 6 Review Manage User Home Folders
Answers
Lesson 7 Review Manage Security and Privacy
Answers
Lesson 8 Review Manage Password Changes
Answers
Lesson 9 Review Manage File Systems and Storage
Answers
Lesson 10 Review Manage FileVault
Answers
Lesson 11 Review Manage Permissions and Sharing
Answers
Lesson 12 Review Use Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives
Answers
Lesson 13 Review Manage System Resources
Answers
Lesson 14 Review Use Metadata, Spotlight, and Siri
Answers
Lesson 15 Review Manage Time Machine
Answers
Lesson 16 Review Install Applications
Answers
Lesson 17 Review Manage Documents
Answers
Lesson 18 Review Manage and Troubleshoot Applications
Answers
Lesson 19 Review Manage Basic Network Settings
Answers
Lesson 20 Review Manage Advanced Network Settings
Answers
Lesson 21 Review Troubleshoot Network Issues
Answers
Lesson 22 Review Manage Network Services
Answers
Lesson 23 Review Manage Host Sharing and Personal Firewall
Answers
Lesson 24 Review Troubleshoot Peripherals
Answers
Lesson 25 Review Manage Printers and Scanners
Answers
Lesson 26 Review Troubleshoot Startup and System Issues
Answers
Appendix B. Additional Resources
Lesson 1 Resources Install macOS Sierra
Firmware and Startup
System Installation
URLs
Lesson 2 Resources Set Up and Configure macOS
Setup Assistant
Apple ID and iCloud
URLs
Lesson 3 Resources Use macOS Recovery
macOS Recovery
Lesson 4 Resources Update macOS
Software Updates
URL
Lesson 5 Resources Manage User Accounts
User Account Management
Lesson 6 Resources Manage User Home Folders
User Home Folders
Lesson 7 Resources Manage Security and Privacy
System Security
Keychain
User Privacy
URLs
Lesson 8 Resources Manage Password Changes
Change Passwords
URLs
Lesson 9 Resources Manage File Systems and Storage
General File System
File System Troubleshooting
URLs
Lesson 10 Resources Manage FileVault
FileVault
Lesson 11 Resources Manage Permissions and Sharing
Ownership and Permissions
URL
Lesson 12 Resources Use Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives
URL
Lesson 13 Resources Manage System Resources
Font Management
System Integrity Protection
Lesson 14 Resources Use Metadata, Spotlight, and Siri
Spotlight
File System Tags
Siri
URL
Lesson 15 Resources Manage Time Machine
Time Machine
URL
Lesson 16 Resources Install Applications
Mac App Store
Application Environments
Application Security
URLs
Lesson 17 Resources Manage Documents
iCloud Drive
Optimize Storage
URL
Lesson 18 Resources Manage and Troubleshoot Applications
Application Troubleshooting
Lesson 19 Resources Manage Basic Network Settings
URLs
Lesson 20 Resources Manage Advanced Network Settings
Network Configuration
Lesson 21 Resources Troubleshoot Network Issues
Network Troubleshooting
Lesson 22 Resources Manage Network Services
Network Applications
File-Sharing Services
URLs
Lesson 23 Resources Manage Host Sharing and Personal Firewall
Shared Services
Application Firewall
Lesson 24 Resources Troubleshoot Peripherals
Peripheral Technologies
Peripheral Troubleshooting
URLs
Lesson 25 Resources Manage Printers and Scanners
Printing
URL
Lesson 26 Resources Troubleshoot Startup and System Issues
Power and Sleep Modes
Startup Shortcuts
General Startup
URLs
Index
AATP-Only Exercise 21.2
Troubleshoot Network Connectivity
Break Your Network Settings
Check the Network Status in Network Preferences
Use Network Diagnostics
Use Ping to Test Connectivity
Check and Correct the Network Settings
Verify Connectivity with Ping and Safari
Monitor Network Traffic
AATP-Only Exercise 26.3
Troubleshoot a Misbehaving Startup Item
Install a Problematic Startup Item
Observe the Symptoms of a Problematic Startup Item
Track Down the Problematic Startup Item
Remove the Problematic Startup Item
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