Mac Integration

Basics 10.7
Adding a Mac to a Windows or
other Standards-based Network

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Contents

Introduction

Overview
Prerequisite Knowledge

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Network Accounts

File Sharing

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Email, Calendars, and Contacts

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Configuring a Mac to Connect to a Network Account Server

Using Network Accounts
Summary
For Additional Information

Connecting to File Servers

Personal File Sharing
Summary
For Additional Information

Email
Connecting to an Exchange Server
Email with POP and IMAP Servers
Contacts
Calendars
Summary
For Additional Information

Security

User Account Security

Choosing a Password
Locking the Computer Screen
Disabling Automatic Login
System Security
FileVault 2
Firmware Password
Antivirus Protection
Network Security
OS X Firewall

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Virtual Private Network

Summary
For Additional Information

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Printing from OS X Computers

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Connecting to a USB Printer

Printing to a Network Printer
Working with PPD files
Summary
For Additional Information

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Instant

Messaging
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Configuring iChat
me.com, Mac.com, and AIM Accounts
Other Instant Messaging Services
Summary

Data

Management

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Backup
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Migrating Data from Windows to a Mac

Transfer your Information from a PC with Migration Assistant
Copying Files to External Storage
Migrating Files Via Email
Backing Up Data
Backing Up Data with Time Machine
Alternate Backup Methods
Summary

Cross-platform

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Compatibility
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Cross-platform Compatibility
Cross-platform Applications
Cross-platform File Types
Running Windows on a Mac
Boot Camp
Virtualization
Summary
For Additional Information

Additional Resources

Mac Integration Basics Exam

OS X Training & Certification
OS X Courses
OS X Certifications
Books
Support

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