macOS Support Essentials 11 - Apple Pro Training Series: Supporting and Troubleshooting macOS Big Sur

The Apple-Certified Way to Learn

macOS Support Essentials 11, the official book for macOS support, is a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize macOS Big Sur, such as IT professionals, technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users. This is the only Apple Pro Training Series book that covers Big Sur. You’ll find in-depth, step-by-step instructions on everything from upgrading, updating, reinstalling and configuring macOS Big Sur to setting-up network services like the Content Caching service.

This book covers updated system utilities and new features in macOS Big Sur, including security and privacy enhancements, Control Center and Notification Center, Safari, system extensions, macOS Recovery, Startup Security Utility, and the Signed System Volume (SSV).

This book includes the following content:

• Authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more
• Focused lessons that take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks
• A Web Edition that provides the full text of the book online

The Apple Pro Training Series is Apple’s official self-paced learning resource. Books in this series offer downloadable lesson files and an online version of the book. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at www.peachpit.com/apple. For more on certification, visit training.apple.com.

Arek Dreyer, an Apple Certified Trainer since 2002, delivers consulting, training, and integration services for customers around the world who use Apple devices in complicated environments.

Adam Karneboge has been an Apple Certified Trainer since 2003. Adam conducts technical training courses, and delivers consulting, deployment, and integration services to business, enterprise, and education clients. Arek and Adam have written and contributed to numerous Peachpit publications and Apple courses covering topics about macOS and iOS/iPad OS.