Introduction to Mac OS X v10.4 for Technical Professionals is a one-day preliminary course for those new to Mac OS X who need to prepare for Mac OS X technical training. This course focuses on getting to know the foundations of Mac OS X, with topics ranging from efficient window and application management to customization and an introduction to command-line administration.
Who should attend? This class is for those new to the Mac OS X platform who need to obtain the skills to troubleshoot Mac OS X or support other Mac OS X users. This could include entry level IT personnel in businesses that use Mac OS X systems for general productivity or creative design, service technicians who support Mac OS X customers, and technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of Mac OS X systems for their organization -- such as teachers and technology specialists who manage a classroom network or computer labs.
Prerequisites Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
• Working knowledge of computers
Certification There is no certification with this course.
Course Overview
Getting to know the Mac OS X User Interface: Learn Mac OS X basics. Learn to customize system-wide preferences and user preferences. Learn how common applications integrate with each other. Learn to manage multiple applications and multiple windows within applications. Learn to use the Mac OS X help system.
Learning to Manage your Mac:Learn the basic principles of file sharing, command-line administration, and working with multiple users. Learn to install applications from disk images. Learn basic troubleshooting techniques.