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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

Bluetooth and connected devices

When it comes to ChromeOS, there are a number of ways that devices can interact with the OS through external connections. These connections can be as simple as plugging a USB cable into an open USB port or connecting an HDMI cable from your Chromebook to your TV. However, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology, you will find that many of your connections to peripheral devices can also be made wirelessly.

Connecting with Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a popular wireless technology used for connecting peripheral devices to one another over short distances (a few hundred feet). This has made the technology ideal for use with computer systems since they tend to stay within a close range of the add-on devices that they work with (printers, mice, speakers, etc.). Although most of the peripherals supported by Bluetooth can be connected via wired methods, the freedom of movement that Bluetooth provides makes the use of the technology a must.

To enable Bluetooth...