macOS Data Management

This course will help you understand system resources and metadata in macOS. You will also learn about macOS tools for searching, archiving, backing up, and restoring data on a Mac computer in a variety of possible scenarios.

A solid understanding of system resources and metadata within the macOS environment is vital for anyone trying to make use of important operating system tools. In this course, macOS Data Management, you’ll understand what system resources in macOS are. First, you’ll learn what types of system resources macOS uses, how to locate them, and how to manage them. Next, you’ll explore the tools macOS provides for efficient searching, how it uses metadata for that purpose, and how you can use tags for efficient data searching and organization. Finally, you’ll discover the tools for archiving, backup, and restoration that macOS offers, including Time Machine, and how to use them effectively. When you are finished with this course, you will have the knowledge and resources to help you manage data of any size, shape, and type in macOS.

• Course Overview 1min
• macOS System Resources 44mins
• macOS Metadata and Searching 31mins
• macOS Backups and Archiving 34mins