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ChromeOS System Administrator's Guide

By : Dr. Willie Sanders, Jr.
Book Image

ChromeOS System Administrator's Guide

By: Dr. Willie Sanders, Jr.

Overview of this book

Google's ChromeOS provides a great platform for technicians, system administrators, developers, and casual users alike, providing a seemingly simplistic architecture that is easy enough for a novice user to begin working with. However, beneath the surface, this operating system boasts a plethora of powerful tools, able to rival any other OS on the market. So, learning how to harness the full potential of the OS is critical for you as a technical worker and user to thrive at your workplace. ChromeOS System Administrator’s Guide will help you reap the benefits of all features of ChromeOS. This book explains ChromeOS’ unique architecture and its built-in tools that perform essential tasks such as managing user accounts, working with data, and launching applications. As you build your foundational knowledge of the OS, you'll be exposed to higher-level concepts such as security, command line, and enterprise management. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to perform a range of system administration tasks within ChromeOS without requiring an alternative operating system, thereby broadening your options as a technician, system administrator, developer, or engineer.
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
1
Part 1:Working with ChromeOS
5
Part 2:Security and Troubleshooting
9
Part 3:Advanced Administration

Summary

In this chapter, we moved beyond our individual ChromeOS device and began our exploration of Google Workspace’s Admin console as an enterprise solution for ChromeOS. You learned what Google Workspace is and how to set up the appropriate subscription to access it. You explored the many features included in the Admin console and learned how to locate and configure several key systems administration features. Finally, you gained some insight into the ability to migrate data from other platforms into Google Workspace, and you were provided with resources, from Google, to help you along the way.

Next, in our final chapter, we will continue to develop a mastery of Google Workspace’s administrative capabilities by learning about the tools and techniques for the centralized administration of OUs, users, groups, and devices.