Best Practices Flashcards
Partial or full backups that can be used for immediate recovery purposes. Usually the most recent backup.
Working copy backups or Shadow copies
A log file that includes all recent changes and transactions in case a crash occurs and the files were not saved.
Journaled File System (JFS)
A container that can withstand damage from any type of fire or temperature.
Fireproof
A container that can withstand damage for in a given situation for a certain amount of time
Fire Rated
Ability to take file data that is spread out on a disk and put it in the same location
Deframentation
Where do you find software updates on iPhone / iPad
Touch Settings > General > Software Update
Where do you find software updates on macOS
From Apple Menu > Click System Preferences > Software Update
Linux tool used for getting patches from a repository site and downloading it for installation
APT (Advanced Package Tool)
Linux command for requesting a patch
apt-get
Tool used with RPM (Redhat Package Manager) to obtain patches
YUM (Yellowdog Updater Modified)
macOS tool for making Backups
Time Machine
macOS archives key files and settings using ________ in the event an external backup drive is not connected.
Snapshot
macOS tool that backup project files and all files on the system at the time of failure
Image Recovery
macOS tool used to create an image of the operating system and can be directed towards an external device
macOS Disk Utility
Linux / macOS command that shows how much disk space is in use
-du
Linux / macOS command that shows how much space is free
-df
Linux / macOS command that checks and repairs disk
-fsck
Path to macOS terminal utility
Finder > Devices > Applications > Utilities > Terminal
macOS requires ________ to enable screen share
VNC (Virtual Networking Computing)
How to close an unresponsive app on macOS
Force Quit
Option+Command+Esc
How to open Mission Control on Apple
- Press the mission control key on the keyboard
- Click mission control icon on the dock
- Swipe up with 3 or 4 fingers on a trackpad
Password management system on Apple that allows you to store passwords for websites, mail servers, Wi-Fi, etc.
Keychain Access iCloud Keychain (cloud version)
Search feature provided by Apple
Spotlight
Press Command + Spacebar (from any app)
Apple’s remote storage
iCloud
iOS tool for viewing folders, files, apps, disc, etc.
Finder
macOS feature that allows access to files on a CD / DVD that is installed on a different machine
Remote Disc
Bar on the bottom of macOS that provides easy access to key apps.
Dock
What are the minimum requirements to use Boot Camp on an Apple PC?
- Intel Based
- 64 Bit Windows Version
- 30 GB free disk space
