Apple in the Enterprise
This blog covers the latest Apple news and provides hands-on tips and best practices for supporting and managing Macs in the workplace.
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Push to cloud services bolsters enterprise Mac use
As software vendors like Adobe push customers to cloud subscriptions and SaaS becomes more prevalent, old compatibility barriers break down for enterprise Mac use.
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How to back up and restore Boot Camp partitions
Backing up and restoring the Windows environment stored within Boot Camp partitions can be tricky. Jesus Vigo recommends this method using WinClone.
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Mac-compatible RMM tools simplify enterprise administration
Mac-compatible remote monitoring and management platforms are available that integrate well and provide operational benefits, but they do require careful planning to deploy.
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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix
This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.
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Scapple proves powerful mind-mapping app for Mac users
Scapple is a newly-released app for Mac users that aims to simplify the way you take notes, capture ideas for brain-storming, and map processes.
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Eliminate these common Mac backup errors
Backups do not fall into the "set it and forget it" category. To ensure reliable and secure backups of your data, watch out for these common mistakes.
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Mac sharing Part 2: File-sharing scenarios
Sharing files between Macs is easy and convenient. Here are tips for various file-sharing scenarios, including AirDrop and User and Guest account sharing.
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How to recover email from Apple Mail corruption
Regaining access to lost or corrupted Apple Mail is a common task for admins. From simple rebuilds to complex recovery operations, here are five levels of fixes you may be called on to make.
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Apple data center deployment strategies await new Mac Pro specs
Will Apple unveil new Mac Pro specs that signal a renewed commitment to the enterprise data center?
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The best Mac antivirus applications
Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.
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Mac sharing Part 1: How to get connected
Simon Barnett offers a guide to basic Mac sharing. Learn how to share files, resources, and screens over a simple network.
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The five best Mac task management apps
Erik Eckel recommends the five best apps that he has found for doing task management on Macs.
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How to create a bootable USB to install OS X
Jesus Vigo goes over the steps to create a bootable USB to install OS X 10.7-10.8 and OS X 10.5-10.6, as well as how to put multiple versions on the same USB.
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Tips for configuring Boot Camp partitions for business users
Erik Eckel makes recommendations for sizing Boot Camp partitions for Windows on Mac OSX, using second internal disks, and partition management.
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Expanding Spotlight: Advanced tips for the Finder window
Simon Barnett offers these more advanced tips for using Spotlight in the Finder window.
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Find lost serial numbers with Mac Product Key Finder
Even the most organized system may not hold a record of all serial numbers and product keys that you need. Here's one tool that might help you retrieve them.
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How to configure a Mac VLAN
Erik Eckel explains the basics of how to set up and configure VLANs on Mac OS X networks. Apple has included support for the IEEE 802.1Q standard within Mac OS.
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Managing SSL Certificate Authorities on OS X
Vincent Danen shows you how to add a Certificate Authority's root certificate on an OS X system, allowing any OS X service that uses SSL and the OS X keychain to trust any certificates issued by the CA.
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Fact sheet: OS X Mavericks
Erick Eckel gives you just the facts on the soon-to-be-released next version of Apple's OS X.
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Configure Mac OS X Lion Server share points
Erik Eckel outlines the steps to configuring share points in Lion Server.
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How to print from an iPad: The best apps for business users
Erik Eckel tells you how to print from your iPad and recommends a couple of printing apps to fit most business-user needs.
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Mac sharing Part 1: How to get connected
Simon Barnett offers a guide to basic Mac sharing. Learn how to share files, resources, and screens over a simple network.
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Seven maintenance tips to optimize Mac performance
Vincent Danen offers his top seven tips to keep your Mac healthy and running optimally. Here are his recommended tools and best practices.
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Manage remote desktop sessions with CoRD for Mac
Scott Lowe shows you how to manage remote desktop sessions between Macs and Windows with the free CoRD tool.
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Apple OS X Server: Creating NetInstall and NetBoot images for deployment
Both NetBoot and NetInstall offer a variety of uses in their implementation. Learn how to create NetInstall and NetBoot images for deployment.
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Mac sharing Part 3: Windows in the mix
This part of the series on Mac sharing shows you how to connect and share files between Macs and Windows machines on your network.
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Apple OS X Server: Setting up and managing DHCP
Find out how to set up and manage IP addresses on your Apple OS X Server with DHCP.
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Three methods for erasing data securely from an iOS device
Need to re-issue, sell, or otherwise dispose of an iOS device? First, make sure you've securely wiped all the user data from it. Wil Limoges offers three ways to wipe your iPhone or iPad.
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Understand the Mac directory structure: Basic commands
Erik Eckel explains the Mac directory structure for new users and administrators and goes over a few basic commands to get you started working with files.