Previous methods, including thick imaging standards based on NetBoot/NetInstall, have been deprecated by Apple’s move to a thinner, lighter touch to managing Macs involving clean installations and zero-touch management using Mobile Device Management (MDM) servers to affect changes and ongoing support. SEE: 10 essential apps and utilities for your Mac (free PDF) (TechRepublic) This closed loop further adds to the underlying security of its products, especially when newer devices leveraging the T2 security chip–Apple’s version of TPM–lock all the internal components down through Secure Boot to ensure that only authorized, signed software from Apple runs efficiently with each new installation without the malware inherent with introducing compromised software into the matrix. By rolling in the delivery of firmware updates to the installer files, Apple has made for a tighter integration between the software and hardware levels of its systems. ICloud Usage Policy (TechRepublic Premium)Īpple’s recent changes to the Mac operating system has brought various changes to the way in which Mac admins deliver clean and upgraded installs of macOS to their client systems. How to boost your iPhone’s battery chargeĬlean your Mac before you break down and buy a new one Image: iStockphoto/Ben-Schonewille Must-read Apple coverage

How to create a USB installer for deploying macOS Catalinaĭeploying a fresh copy of macOS to Apple computers couldn't be easier with this three-step process that uses a USB flash drive to fully install macOS Catalina on any supported device.

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