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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

Ethernet and Wi-Fi internet access

As a cloud-first operating system (OS), ChromeOS relies heavily on access to the internet to provide users with the best computing experience possible. So, it’s no wonder that getting connected to the internet is a top priority and is included in the initial setup process covered in Chapter 1, ChromeOS Basics. Here, we’ll look at the two most common ways of getting online; wired internet connectivity via Ethernet, and wireless internet connectivity via Wi-Fi. We’ll also explore how you can add a layer of security to your internet communication using virtual private network (VPN) technology.

Connecting with Ethernet

For many users, connecting ChromeOS to the internet with a wired Ethernet connection won’t appear as a native option since the vast majority of Chromebook (laptop) hardware does not come equipped with a built-in Ethernet adapter. However, when using Chromebox (desktop) hardware or running ChromeOS Flex...