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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

Getting Connected

Although computing can be done on stand-alone devices with locally installed applications, our connected world has made this style of computing almost obsolete. In modern computing, connectivity is key. Everything from watching your favorite live stream to reading your favorite eBook on Packt’s website requires connectivity. ChromeOS meets that need by offering multiple ways to connect your device to the world around you. Whether you’re surfing the web, connecting wirelessly to your Bluetooth headphones, or sharing your screen with a TV on the other side of the room, the connectivity features available in ChromeOS will have you up and running with minimal effort.

In this chapter, we’ll explore the different ways that you can use ChromeOS to connect to the world around you. You’ll learn how to tap into wired, Wi-Fi, and mobile network connections to get online. You will also learn how you can ditch the wires when connecting to peripheral...