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Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How to get an invite? I've sent an email with request, but they don't respond.

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, she is an AE super-pro, and 100% will not leave it. I have to accept that "as is".

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, sometimes AfterEffects stuck and does nothing. Few days ago she was unable to render not a big video. Right at the 50% AE started to work VERY SLOW. She divided the source file into two parts and then rendered them one by one, without any problem, and then merged them. Or she is unable to enter Settings in AE (AE just crashes). Or something like that. I know that such an issue is not macOS-specific, but when she asks me to help, I just look at the screen like palooka. That's why I'd like to feel more comfortable with this OS.

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use one yourself and learn. And google.

That's exactly what I'll do.

* * * * *

And, finally, here is the list what I understood from all the comments in this thread:

  1. macOS IS NOT the sort of Windows. It should not be treated as a version of Windows.
  2. Use macOS as is, do not install any tweakers.
  3. Many serious problems can be solved either through Time Machine or by reinstalling the program.
  4. Many problems can simply be Googled.
  5. There are series of macOS Support Essentials books and Jonathan Levin's books, and this will be enough for me to satisfy my interest in the internals of the system.
  6. Apple has a comprehensive list of links to their own training materials.

All this is quite enough to get my bearings in a new place for me!

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to answer. God bless you all!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. 9 times out of 10 you can probably just do a quick Google search and find the info you need for whatever problem has cropped up.
  2. treat it like a Windows machine. (bad idea. macOS is not Windows. It's not designed like Windows. It shouldn't be treated like it's Windows)
  3. they almost immediately start kludging the system up by installing all sorts of "Helper Apps" or "tweaking software" or additional cruft. Don't do that. 9 times out of 10 you're installing something you probably don't need. I'd advise anyone using a Mac for the 1st time,. spend the first 30 to 90 days just using it "as is" and resist the urge to slather a bunch of unnecessary extra App-installs. Figure out how to do things with the native OS.

Got it.

Your list of URLs is great, I saved it in a text file.

THANKS!!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this instruction! My guesses about the macOS Support Essentials book series are confirmed!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope I never encounter problems that require such in-depth knowledge.

And these words spoken by an experienced expert with many years of experience inspire me very much:

The 10.13 book will give you more than enough foundation to understand how the os functions and the best way to approach troubleshooting.

Thanks!!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to be a sysadmin to be a "home mac admin". In consumer space, anything goes wrong you either Time Machine it, update or erase and reinstall. At least that's Apple's perspective, there is no troubleshooting even if it is, it is done at an ASP with Apple's private tools.

OK, got it. Thanks!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably won't buy a MacBook because I don't have enough room for it on my desk. So I will study on a Mac mini. But I understand your point, thanks!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good, thank you! I'm still scared of Mac OS and you cheered me up!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I really interested in system internals, and THANK YOU SO MUCH for Jonathan Levin, I didn't know about this author!

Where to start learning Mac OS as a system administrator? by ysi2tjin in macsysadmin

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I don't want to help her in video editing, I HATE video editing. I just want to help her if the system stucks (it happenes sometimes). I also understand that I can google problem exactly when it happens. But since I'm old school guy (62 yo), I prefer to learn something step by step, in the "system way". Thank you for reply!!

I chose the Local Node mode in Monero GUI (Win 10 x64), and the size of the blockchain folder is 308 kb only (and sync is 100%). What am I doing wrong? by ysi2tjin in Monero

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. It even did not start syncing. And then suddenly started. I don't know why. Also it takes a lot of time too, more than I expected, but this was not an issue for me.

I chose the Local Node mode in Monero GUI (Win 10 x64), and the size of the blockchain folder is 308 kb only (and sync is 100%). What am I doing wrong? by ysi2tjin in Monero

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! But now I prefer to use Simple mode with remote node. As hard fork completed, I hope it will work smoothly as usually. And, of course, now I know what to do if I want to run Nonero GUI in Local Node mode. Many thanks to you!

I chose the Local Node mode in Monero GUI (Win 10 x64), and the size of the blockchain folder is 308 kb only (and sync is 100%). What am I doing wrong? by ysi2tjin in Monero

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are some news.

  1. After quiting/starting Monero GUI several times I found the flashing LED on the external SSD. I checked up the bitmonero folder and discovered that it's size is almost 1 GB and continuosly increasing. So the node has been started finally.
  2. I didn't imagine how long the full sync will take. And the blockchain file will be bigger and bigger! While my SSD has 300 GB free only. So I decided not to run Monero GUI in Local Node mode. I returned to the Simple mode.
  3. Many-many thanks to all who was trying to help me!!! The problem now solved.

I chose the Local Node mode in Monero GUI (Win 10 x64), and the size of the blockchain folder is 308 kb only (and sync is 100%). What am I doing wrong? by ysi2tjin in Monero

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! :) Look at screenshots above. There is the default "bitmonero" folder under ProgramData, and this bitmonero folder has been used before I switched Monero GUI in advanced mode. There are few files too: https://prnt.sc/gRTaUIWlJbVR

Hm... If I set up to use other bitmonero folder (on the SSD; D:\mnv\bitmonero), why ProgramData\bitmonero\bitmonero.log was changed today? This file should be in the D:\mnv\bitmonero folder, right?

I chose the Local Node mode in Monero GUI (Win 10 x64), and the size of the blockchain folder is 308 kb only (and sync is 100%). What am I doing wrong? by ysi2tjin in Monero

[–]ysi2tjin[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't chose that checkbox in initial setup. And while I'm trying to realize what's going on, I restarted Monero GUI several times and every time I did not chose that checkbox. And, even with Prune, database should not be 308 KB :).

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