Exploring macOS: A Journey Through the Mac Ecosystem

by Sagar Rastogi, Jasdeep Singh

Overview

If you are a new to the Apple macOS ecosystem and want to get started using it for your enterprise, this is the book for you. You will learn how to navigate the Mac operating system, including an introduction to macOS and its fundamentals, management settings, reinstallation process, and usability. The book also provides tutorials which can be used for troubleshooting networks, configuration, and to ease Windows users’ transition to the Mac world. Additionally, it provides detailed information about managing Mac devices using Jamf Pro within organizations, as well as basic and advanced automation scripting.

By the time you finish Exploring macOS, you will have a detailed understanding of macOS and its functionality, how to manage Mac devices for enterprise use, and the role Jamf Pro plays in managing and securing Mac devices effectively whilse providing a seamless user experience.

What You Will Learn

• Perform administrative tasks on macOS devices
• Implement macOS in an enterprise setting
• Understand the differences between various operating systems, particularly macOS and Windows
• Manage network configuration and its services
• Manage Apple macOS devices using Jamf Pro, a stable, robust, and renowned enterprise mobility management tool
• Get started with Bash (shell) scripting to automate tasks

Who Is This Book For:

Helpdesk consultants, remote desktop support professionals, system engineers, macOS Apple desktop administrators, enterprise Apple macOS desktop architects, Jamf system engineers, and digital workplace engineers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484298817
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	11/28/2023
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	353
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sagar Rastogi has been a technology evangelist with strong skills centered around Apple macOS, iOS, and Microsoft products since 2012. He is a passionate geek with big ideas to sell. Sagar is an Enterprise Apple Desktop Architect, Jamf Mobile Device Management Subject Matter Expert, and Office 365 Mobility Architect. He is a Jamf Certified Expert, Jamf Certified Admin, and Jamf Certified Endpoint Security Admin. He is Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2), and has also earned certifications in AWS Cloud, Office 365, ITIL Service Transition. He’s also an Android Enterprise Certified Associate.

He has a history of sharing his expertise via white papers and blogs, some of which have been published by Jamf. His easy-going personality and ability to control a room make him an excellent presenter and teacher. He enjoys helping others and sharing his knowledge with them.

He has created unique workflows using Apple devices, specifically macOS, in avariety of industries, from manufacturing to retail and healthcare. He builds solutions which emphasize the end user’s experience. In addition, he provides in-person and remote device and application support for Windows and Mobile end points within his organization.

Jasdeep Singh has been providing training for the Apple environment and ecosystem since 2007. He’s a senior consultant, course developer, trainer, and Apple Enterprise Management Architect. Jasdeep provides coaching and mentoring for people that use Apple devices (macOS/iOS/iPadOS/tvOS) in complicated environments. He has provided architectural support to numerous for the management of Apple devices complex environments, while acting as a quality transformations, migration and modernization consultant for Apple devices.

Jasdeep possess expertise in enterprise mobility management and provides training in this area. has earned an Apple Certified Support Professional certificate, and is a Jamf Certified Endpoint Security Associate, Jamf Educator, and Jamf Consultant.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Mac. Chapter 2: macOS management settings and reinstallation process. Chapter 3: Applications and Utilities.- Chapter 4: Configurations and Troubleshooting.- Chapter 5: Troubleshooting in macOS and Ventura OS Overview. Chapter 6: Introduction to Jamf and Apple Enterprise Management.- Chapter 7: Automation.