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Identify the minimum hardware requirements for Mac OS X v10.5 installation.
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* An Intel,PowerPC G5,or PowerPC G4 (867 MHz or faster) processor
* 512 MB RAM * DVD Drive * 9 GB disk space * Internet (some features) * .Mac (some features) |
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Explain how to determine if a computer meets the minimum hardware
requirements for Mac OS X v10.5 installation. |
use the System
Profiler |
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Identify critical, pre-installation steps, including updating firmware, verifying
application compatibility, backing up vital data, documenting critical system settings, and verifying or repairing the target hard disk, and existing permissions. |
* Check for Firmware updates
* Verify application compatibility * Back up vital files and folders * Document critical settings. * Verify/repair HD * Verify/repair Permissions |
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Where is the firmware version identified.
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Using System Profiler, Boot ROM version and SMC Version (intel)
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How can you determine if a computer has latest Firmware?
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Knowledge Base document 86117 and Knowledge
Base document 303880 |
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How do you check which applications are installed?
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Using System Profiler, under Applications in Software section
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What critical settings should be recorded?
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Network settings. Use command-shift-3 for screen capture
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Describe the Mac OS X v10.5 installation process.
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1. Select your main language.
2 Continue through the Welcome screen. 3 Agree to the Apple Software License Agreement. 4 Select the installation destination. 5 Optionally select a different installation option to suit you needs. 6 Optionally customize the installed packages to suit your needs. |
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What are the pros of a single partition?
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* HD formatted single partition by default.
* Single partition most efficient use of space. |
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What are the cons of a single partition?
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* Limits administrative flexibility.
* Additional storage device required for some tasks. * System data and user data combined makes administration more difficult. |
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What are the pros of multiple partitions?
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* Allow multiple OS's & storage locations on a single device.
* Utility systems can repair primary system. * Easier to repair/upgrade OS because user data is on other volume. |
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What are the cons of multiple partitons?
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* Repartition will erase drive.
* Future partition changes may erase all data. * Can be inefficient unless carefully planned. |
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What is the PowerPC partition scheme?
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Apple Partition Map (APM)
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What is the Intel partition scheme
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GUID Partition Table (GPT)
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What is the required formatting?
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What is the Upgrade installation?
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* Non-system files will not be erased.
* Many config settings will remain intact. * Takes longer as computer examines every file. * Not good for resolving system issues. |
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What is Archive and Install?
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* Previous system moved into 'Previous System' folder.
* Fresh copy of OS installed. * Requires plenty of space. * Preferred for resolving system issues. * By default existing settings and users will be restored. this can be overridden |
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What is Erase and Install?
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* This option always available.
* Volume is reformatted. * Preferred for resolving system issues. (try Archive & Install first). * Only reformsts Mac OS Extended |
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List the packages that are installed during an Easy Install of Mac OS X v10.5.
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* Printer Drivers
* Additional Fonts * Language Translations * X11 |
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Describe how to custom install a subset of the packages available in the Installer.
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You can override the default package installation options while at the Install Summary
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Describe how to verify a successful installation of Mac OS X v10.5.
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Bring up the installer log using command-L
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Describe how to troubleshoot a failed installation of Mac OS X v10.5.
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* Verify system requirements
* Check installation media * Check source media * Read installer log * Remove 3rd party RAM |
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Describe how to migrate user data to a Mac OS X v10.5 computer.
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Use Migration Assistant
* From another Mac * From another volume on this Mac * From a Time Machine backup |
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Explain how to configure a local administrator user account, network connections,
and date and time settings on a Mac OS X v10.5 computer. |
Use Setup Assistant
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Contrast the four preference categories shown in System Preferences: Personal,
Hardware, Internet & Network, and System. |
* Personal - affects settings for logged in user
* Hardware - specific to hardware settings. can affect all users * Internet & Network - specific to internet/network services. can affect all users. * System has system-wide affect * |
