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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

Google Workspace applications

Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite) is a collection of cloud-based communication, collaboration, and business apps. Even though the software tools included in this app suite provide business-quality features, you get access to their core functionality at no cost to you. Simply set up a free Google account, and you’re in! That’s right, the same Google account you created to set up and use your ChromeOS devices also puts a treasure trove of software applications at your fingertips.

Google has invested a lot of time in helping to create and curate various software applications to meet just about any need a user might have. This is evidenced by the long list of apps that come with ChromeOS by default. However, not all apps are created equal. When it comes to everyday usefulness, Google Workspace apps stand above the rest. As Google’s flagship suite of applications, they play an important role in making ChromeOS a viable solution...