macOS Command Line Course
£500.00
About the macOS Command Line Course
During several of our macOS Support Essentials classes it’s been clear that many people would like to use the Command Line much more in the day-to-day support of their users. Our exclusive macOS Command Line course was designed to provide all the practical knowledge a Mac admin needs in this area.
Unfortunately the official Apple curriculum stopped teaching Command Line at this level back with OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) Support Essentials. This has left a skills gap for many Mac admins. But with the help of our Mac Command Line training, admins can now learn to use this program with confidence.
Mac Command Line Course Prerequisites
Students looking to learn Mac Command Line should have the following knowledge prior to attending:
- A good understanding of macOS
- Basic troubleshooting experience
- Everything on the macOS Support Essentials course
If you’re in any doubt about your suitability for this course, please call our training pros on (+44) 0203 507 1728. We’ll be pleased to discuss your training needs in more detail.
Who Should Attend the macOS Command Line Course?
- Delegates who attended Support Essentials but want to dive deeper into the operating system
- Any candidate wanting to advance their OS knowledge
Mac Command Line Training Outline
Introduction
What is Unix? What’s the Command Line? What’s a Shell?
Using and Customising Terminal
Learning the Basics of Terminal, Modify the Window, Set a Default Shell
macOS Layout and Navigation
FileSystem Layout (the basics of /usr, /lib, what they are, etc), Using Terminal – Basic Navigation (pwd, cd, ls), Manual Page (man)
Working with Files and Directories
Naming Files in Command Line, File & Directory Creation, Deletion and Moving, Aliases and Links (Hard and Symbolic), Imaging (hdiutil)
User Management
Changing Ownership (chown), Changing Group (chgrp), Changing Permission (Sticky Bit, Lock, Hidden), ACL permissions, Create, Modify, and Delete Users (dscl)
Security
Resetting User passwords (passwd), FileVault (fdesetup), Firmware Password (fimwarepasswd)
Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
Configure Computer Name, Network Utilities Ping, Lookup, and Traceroute
Remote Access
ssh, rcp
Troubleshooting
Force Quit (killall), Disk Management diskutil
What Our Students Say
Over 12,000 technicians have taken our Apple courses in the UK and abroad. From education to retail, big names to independent repair centres, our Apple courses cater to people of all industries.
98%
Overall student satisfaction rating for 2020
“Gave me confidence and knowledge to use Command Line in my daily work. Very knowledgeable instructor.”
—Gabriel P, Bichena IT, 21.05.2020
“The interactivity was good and the information was presented in an easy to assimilate manner.”
—Momtchil D, University of Westminster, 02.07.2019
“A great introductory course for anyone interested in how macOS works in the background. Well paced and informative.”
—Robert O, University of Westminster, 02.07.2019
Where’s the Training Centre?
We run this course at 71-73 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EQ, but don’t forget that we offer onsite training too. If you’ve got several team members to train, it might be more cost-effective for us to come to you.
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