ChromeOS System Administrator’s Guide: Implement, manage, and optimize ChromeOS features effectively
- Length: 262 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Packt Publishing
- Publication Date: 2023-02-10
- ISBN-10: 1803241055
- ISBN-13: 9781803241050
- Sales Rank: #1208261 (See Top 100 Books)
Explore the sysadmin features and architecture of ChromeOS to master its local and cloud-based administrative tools and capabilities
Key Features
- Get a complete overview of using ChromeOS as a powerful system admin tool
- Get hands-on experience working with Google’s administration platform
- Learn about centralized management of resources as the hallmark of enterprise system administration
Book Description
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.
What you will learn
- Install, update, and configure ChromeOS on standalone devices
- Manage Google’s cloud-based applications and resources effectively
- Implement key networking and security features to protect your architecture from cyber threats
- Understand common troubleshooting and disaster recovery techniques
- Migrate data from other platforms to Google Workspace efficiently
- Perform administrative tasks and run Linux scripts with Chrome Shell
- Manage your enterprise from the Google Workspace Admin Console
Who this book is for
This book is for you if you want to become a system administrator, developer, or engineer, and are looking to explore ChromeOS architecture all while expanding your knowledge of administration tools and techniques. Basic knowledge of system administration is required.
ChromeOS System Administrator’s Guide Contributors About the author About the reviewers Preface Who this book is for What this book covers To get the most out of this book Download the color images Conventions used Get in touch Share Your Thoughts Download a free PDF copy of this book Part 1:Working with ChromeOS Chapter 1: ChromeOS Basics Technical requirements ChromeOS versus the competition Cloud-focused Ease of use Priced to move Getting up and running on ChromeOS Personalizing ChromeOS The desktop and its tools The Device menu The Personalization menu OS updates, upgrades, and ChromeOS Flex Importance of ChromeOS updates Upgrade time Hardware flexibility with ChromeOS Flex Summary Chapter 2: Getting Connected Technical requirements Ethernet and Wi-Fi internet access Connecting with Ethernet Connecting with Wi-Fi Virtual private network (VPN) Mobile data connectivity Built-in mobile data Mobile data connection using a dongle Mobile data connection using an Android device Bluetooth and connected devices Connecting with Bluetooth Connecting an external display Connecting with Chromecast or smart TV Casting and syncing Casting from Google Chrome Casting from your desktop Syncing with Android devices Summary Chapter 3: Exploring Google Apps Technical requirements Managing default apps and notifications Default apps Notifications Google Workspace applications Gmail Drive Meet Calendar Chat Docs Sheets Slides Keep Forms Jamboard Freemium versus premium plans Premium tiers Accessing Chrome browser-based apps The Chrome Web Store Google Play Store Summary Part 2:Security and Troubleshooting Chapter 4: ChromeOS Security Technical requirements User account management Secondary user accounts Sync Other Google services Guest browsing Advanced user management Screen locks and 2FA Screen locks 2FA System updates, sandboxing, and verified boot System updates Sandboxing Verified boot Parental controls Chrome browser-based settings Summary Chapter 5: Recovering from Disasters Technical requirements Hardware and cloud-based data encryption What is encryption? ChromeOS hardware-based encryption ChromeOS software-based encryption Data backup strategies for ChromeOS Backup basics Backing up to Google Drive Backing up to external storage OS and app recovery When should you recover ChromeOS? Recovery mode USB-based OS recovery method Summary Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 101 Technical requirements Crashing and freezing Slow system performance Constantly refreshing tabs No network connectivity Missing OS Summary Part 3:Advanced Administration Chapter 7: The Linux Development Environment Technical requirements Enabling the Linux development environment What is the Linux development environment? Turning on the LDE Linux features Managing device permissions and Linux backup/restore Linux permissions Linux backup/restore Managing Linux storage Enabling Android Debug Bridge Implementing port forwarding Summary Chapter 8: Working with the Chrome Shell (Crosh) Technical requirements Accessing Crosh Looking at the essential Crosh commands for systems administration help help_advanced uptime top enroll_status ipaddrs ping modem set_time battery_test battery_firmware info free meminfo memeory_test Ssorage_test network_diag tracepath route rollback vmc exit Shell scripting Summary Chapter 9: Google Workspace Admin Console Technical requirements An overview of Google Workspace The major features of the Admin console Accessing the Admin console Account Billing Reporting Apps Security Storage Rules Migrating to Google Workspace Summary Chapter 10: Centralized Administration of OUs, Users, Groups, and Devices Technical requirements Exploring the Directory and Devices submenus in the Admin console Directory Devices Getting organized with OUs Exploring advanced user account management Adding or editing multiple user accounts in your Google Workspace Managing the custom attributes for user accounts Understanding groups and target audiences Exploring advanced device management Exploring advanced application management Summary Index Why subscribe? Other Books You May Enjoy Packt is searching for authors like you Share Your Thoughts Download a free PDF copy of this book
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