Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Support Essentials 10.9 Apple Pro Training Series Training Apple Pro Network Configuration Locations: One selected by user Automatic Work Home Test Ethernet Wi-Fi Ethernet 2 FireWire VPN Services: Multiple services activate and prioritized based on service order Understand OS X Mavericks underlying technologies, Configurestand-alone and networked Mac Troubleshoot software and hardware issues software components, and industry-standard protocols. computers with step-by-step instructions. using Apple-recommended procedures and tools. OS X Mavericks Supporting and Troubleshooting OS X Support Essentials 10.9 The Apple-Certified Way to Learn This is the official curriculum of the Apple Mavericks 101: OS X The Apple Pro Training Series is both a self-paced Support Essentials 10.9 course and preparation for Apple learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.9 certification— Certification program. Upon completing the course material in this as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, book, you can become an Apple Certified Support Professional by troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Mavericks. This guide provides passing the OS X Support Essentials 10.9 Exam. Work through this comprehensive coverage of Mavericks and is part of the Apple book as self-study material or attend a class at an Apple Authorized Pro Training series—the only Apple-certified books on the Training Center. To learn more, please visit training.apple.com. market. Designed for support technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users, this guide takes you deep inside the Also in the Apple Pro Training Series: Mavericks operating system. Readers will find in-depth, step-by- OS X Server Essentials 10.9 step instruction on everything from installing and configuring Final Cut Pro X Mavericks to managing networks and system administration. Logic Pro X Whether you run a computer lab or an IT department, you’ll About the Authors learn to set up users, configure system preferences, manage Kevin M. White has been an Apple Certified Trainer since 2000 Apple Pro Training Series security and permissions, use diagnostic and repair tools, and is a regular presenter at industry events. Kevin co-authored his troubleshoot peripheral devices, and more—all on your way first book in 2005 and has subsequently authored or co-authored to preparing for the industry-standard ACSP certification. several books including OS X Mountain Lion Support Essentials. Covers updated system utilities and new features of OS X Kevin also serves the Apple community through his company, Mavericks, including iCloud Keychain and Tags. Macjutsu Inc., which is dedicated to sharing knowledge of the “Apple way.” Features authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, OS X Support troubleshooting, system administration, and much more. Gordon Davisson has spent over 20 years working with Apple Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real- hardware and software and designing and implementing world tasks. networking solutions. An Apple Certified System Administrator, Lesson files and bonus material available for download— Gordon has also been an Apple Certified Trainer since 2002 and is Essentials 10.9 including lesson review questions summarizing what you’ve currently a consultant and instructor teaching multiple Mac and learned to prepare you for the Apple certification exam. OS X courses. Gordon was the co-author of OS X Mountain Lion Support Essentials. Supporting and Troubleshooting OS X Mavericks Companion Web Page: Davisson White www.peachpit.com/apts.osxmavericks USA $64.99 Canada $67.99 Level ISBN-13: 978-0-321-96355-0 : Beginner/Intermediate ISBN-10: 0-321-96355-5 Peachpit Press Category: Macintosh www.peachpit.com Requires: OS X Mavericks 56499 Kevin M. 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All other product names and services identified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies with no intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended to convey endorsement or other affilia- tion with this book. ISBN 13: 978-0-321-96355-0 ISBN 10: 0-321-96355-5 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed and bound in the United States of America I could not have made this journey without the support of my family and loving wife, Michelle. This book is dedicated to my greatest works; Logan, Sawyer, and Emily. — Kevin White Much appreciation to my amazing wife, Berit Benson, and her uncanny ability to sense when I needed coffee the most. — Gordon Davisson Acknowledgments ​In addition to the amazing Peachpit staff members who were instrumental in completing this work, we would like to thank the development team for their hard work: Adam Karneboge, Shane Ross, and John Signa. Additional thanks go out to those involved with Apple Training & Communications including Eugene Evon, Judy Lawrence, Tyson Vu, Cindy Waller, Arek Dreyer, Ben Greisler, Benjamin Levy, Patrick Gallagher, and Ben- jamin Beasley Jr. Also, the accuracy of this guide is greatly enhanced because of feedback from those who reviewed early versions of the guide, including those who attended the Mavericks Support Essentials Beta class. Contents at a Glance Installation and Configuration Lesson 1 About This Guide ....................................... 3 Lesson 2 Install OS X Mavericks .................................. 9 Lesson 3 Setup and Configuration ................................ 47 Lesson 4 OS X Recovery ......................................... 87 Lesson 5 OS X Software Updates .................................111 User Accounts Lesson 6 User Accounts ........................................ 129 Lesson 7 User Home Folders .................................... 157 Lesson 8 System Security ....................................... 175 Lesson 9 Keychain Management .................................211 File Systems Lesson 10 File Systems and Storage ............................... 235 Lesson 11 FileVault 2 ........................................... 273 Lesson 12 Permissions and Sharing. 293 Lesson 13 File System Troubleshooting .............................317 Data Management Lesson 14 Hidden Items and Shortcuts ............................ 349 Lesson 15 System Resources ..................................... 363 Lesson 16 Metadata and Spotlight ................................ 381 Lesson 17 File Archives ......................................... 401 Lesson 18 Time Machine ........................................ 413 v vi Contents at a Glance Applications and Processes Lesson 19 Application Installation. 441 Lesson 20 Document Management ............................... 489 Lesson 21 Application Management and Troubleshooting ........... 533 Network Configuration Lesson 22 Network Essentials .................................... 579 Lesson 23 Advanced Network Configuration ...................... 605 Lesson 24 Network Troubleshooting .............................. 653 Network Services Lesson 25 Network Services ..................................... 677 Lesson 26 Host Sharing and Personal Firewall