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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

Summary

In this chapter, we explored the default app and notification options available in ChromeOS. You learned about the default apps included in ChromeOS and how to access them. We discussed the various editions of Google Workspace and what unique benefits they each have to offer. Finally, you learned how Google has shifted its approach to providing apps, ultimately leveraging the Google Play Store as a major app repository for the OS.

Computer hardware is only as good as the software it supports. So, as you continue to explore ChromeOS in this book, use your newfound knowledge of how Google handles software to tap into the full potential of the Chrome operating system.

In the next chapter, you’ll develop your understanding of how to secure ChromeOS from cyberattacks.