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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

Index

As this ebook edition doesn't have fixed pagination, the page numbers below are hyperlinked for reference only, based on the printed edition of this book.

Symbols

3-2-1 Rule 99

128-bit AES encryption standard 96

256-bit AES encryption 97

A

Access and data control submenu 193

API controls page 193

Client-side encryption 194

Data classification 194

Google Cloud session control 194

Less secure apps screen 195

Account Recovery page 190

Advanced Protection Program menu 191

Login challenges page 192

Password Management page 192

SSO with SAML applications and SSO with third party IdP submenu 193

Account section, Admin console

Account settings menu 174

Admin roles menu 174

Data Migration screen 176

Domains menu 175

activity controls

reference link 45

Admin console

accessing 171-173

Account section 174

Apps section 185

Billing section 177

Devices submenus, exploring 200

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