System administration FAQ
- Q: What is MacTech mailing list?
A: See MacTech mailing list. - Q: What is the Apple Installer application?
A: See Mac OS X Installer application. - Q: What is the Mac OS X root, or System Administrator, account?
A: See Mac OS X root account. - Q: What is the Dock in Mac OS X?
A: See Mac OS X Dock. - Q: What does Mac OS X's Disk Utility program do?
A: See Disk Utility application. - Q: What font formats are compatible with Mac OS X?
A: See Font formats compatible with Mac OS X. - Q: What maintenance routines are run by Mac OS X?
A: See Mac OS X maintenance scripts. - Q: How do I erase a disk with the Finder in classic Mac OS?
A: See Erase a disk in Mac OS classic. - Q: How do I erase a disk with Disk Utility in Mac OS X?
A: See Erase a disk in Mac OS X. - Q: How do I rebuild the Mac OS X 'whatis' database?
A: See Rebuild Mac OS X whatis database. - Q: What is the Xcode Developer Tools suite for Mac OS X?
A: See Xcode Developer Tools suite. - Q: How do I keep Mac OS X up to date?
A: See Mac OS X Software Update. - Q: What is the "Optimizing System Performance" step I see during software installs or the Software Update process?
A: See Optimizing System Performance during software installation. - Q: What servers and protocols are used by Exchange accounts in Microsoft Entourage?
A: See Microsoft Entourage Exchange servers and protocols. - Q: How do I fix the outgoing mail settings in Microsoft Outlook Express 5 to prevent errors when sending messages?
A: See Fix the outgoing mail settings in Microsoft Outlook Express. - Q: What is Internet Connect application?
A: See Internet Connect application. - Q: What is Internet Connect log?
A: See Internet Connect log. - Q: How do I submit product feedback to Apple?
A: See Apple product feedback. - Q: Why are events changing times in my Microsoft Entourage calendar, after I've changed time zones?
A: See Microsoft Entourage calendaring and time zone shifts. - Q: Why is Apple Mail so slow when connecting to my RIT Exchange account, and how can I stop it from checking every Public Folder for new messages?
A: See Apple Mail checks Exchange Public Folders for new messages. - Q: How do I manage my Exchange Sent Items with Microsoft Entourage, so I can avoid going over quota from them?
A: See Manage Exchange Sent Items with Microsoft Entourage. - Q: What parts of my computer contribute to improved Mac OS X performance?
A: See Mac OS X performance. - Q: How do I change system-level settings in Mac OS X?
A: See System Preferences application. - Q: How do I change locked System Preferences in Mac OS X?
A: See Authenticate to a System Preference pane. - Q: How do I connect to RIT's DialIP Internet service via PPP with Mac OS X?
A: See Set up Mac OS X for RIT DialIP. - Q: Where should I put applications in Mac OS X, and can I move them?
A: See Where to put applications in Mac OS X. - Q: How do I connect to a file server with Mac OS X?
A: See Connect to a file server with Mac OS X. - Q: How do I keep my Mac OS X computer secure?
A: See Mac OS X security audit. - Q: What Macintosh software should I use at RIT?
A: See Software. - Q: How do I get rid of junk e-mail in Microsoft Entourage?
A: See Microsoft Entourage Junk Mail Filter. - Q: What is Virex, and how do I use it to protect my PowerPC Macintosh, with Mac OS X Panther or earlier, from virus infections?
A: See Virex. - Q: What steps can I take if my laptop battery does not recharge?
A: See Laptop does not recharge its battery. - Q: How do I print to a TCP/IP-enabled printer in Mac OS 9?
A: See Set up an LPR desktop printer queue on Mac OS 9. - Q: Why does the Location Manager control panel prompt me to save configuration changes under Mac OS 9?
A: See Location Manager control panel prompts to save configuration. - Q: Does my Macintosh need a firmware update, and what is that?
A: See Firmware update. - Q: How do I rebuild the desktop database in Mac OS 8 and 9?
A: See Rebuild the desktop database. - Q: What is an AppleCare extended warranty, and should I buy it for my Mac?
A: See AppleCare extended warranty. - Q: What are Locations in the Network System Preferences, and why should I use them?
A: See Mac OS X Location tips. - Q: Should I reformat PC-formatted disks for use on my Macintosh computer?
A: See Erase preformatted disks before using them. - Q: What is an Error Type 41?
A: See Error Type 41. - Q: What is an Open Firmware password, and how can it protect my computer?
A: See Open Firmware password. - Q: How do I transfer files from one Macintosh to another?
A: See Transfer files from one Mac to another. - Q: Can ITS help recover data from disks I use in my Macintosh?
A: See Disk repair. - Q: How do I get rid of shared printers (which have a pink background) in Print Center on Mac OS X?
A: See Turn off display of shared printers in Mac OS X. - Q: What is the Date & Time control panel in Mac OS 9?
A: See Date & Time control panel. - Q: Is AppleTalk routing supported on the RIT campus network?
A: See AppleTalk support statement. - Q: What is PRAM?
A: See Parameter RAM. - Q: How do I connect to a file server?
A: See Connect to a file server. - Q: Why do I get an Error -50 when connecting to Windows shares?
A: See Error -50 connecting to Microsoft Windows shares. - Q: What is the Location Manager in Mac OS 9, and how do I use it to maintain groups of settings?
A: See Location Manager control panel. - Q: How do I prepare my Macintosh for service by ITS staff?
A: See Prepare a Macintosh for ITS service. - Q: How do I connect two Apple Display Connector-based displays to a Macintosh?
A: See Connect two ADC displays. - Q: What are the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility programs in Mac OS X?
A: See Print Center application. - Q: Can I copy the "System Folder" from my installer CD to my hard disk?
A: See Never copy a System Folder from a system installer CD. - Q: Why does my computer fail to work on the RIT network after it is serviced by Apple?
A: See Update RIT network registration after motherboard replacement. - Q: Where can I obtain more desktop pictures to use on my Macintosh?
A: See Desktop Picture sources. - Q: How can I share a FileMaker Pro database on the RIT network?
A: See Share FileMaker Pro databases. - Q: How do I repair disk permissions in Mac OS X?
A: See Repair disk permissions. - Q: Why are there five folders for fonts in Mac OS X?
A: See Five folders for fonts in Mac OS X. - Q: How do I change my Mac OS X account password in System Preferences?
A: See Change your Mac OS X account password in System Preferences. - Q: How do I change a forgotten Mac OS X account password?
A: See Change a forgotten Mac OS X account password. - Q: How do I change the password for a Mac OS X account?
A: See Change the password for a Mac OS X account. - Q: How do I improve the security of my computer by changing Mac OS X's Login Options?
A: See Disable automatic login in Mac OS X. - Q: What is RIT's Reignition application?
A: See Reignition application. - Q: Why won't my directory lookups, such as Check Names, work in Microsoft Entourage from off-campus?
A: See Directory lookups in Microsoft Entourage from off-campus. - Q: What is Recover from a deleted Mac OS X root account?
A: See Recover from a deleted Mac OS X root account. - Q: What is Mac OS X Tiger lacks StuffIt Expander?
A: See Mac OS X Tiger lacks StuffIt Expander. - Q: How can I use Mac OS X and RITŒs Directory Services?
A: See Mac OS X and RIT Directory Services. - Q: What is AppleCare Auto Enroll?
A: See AppleCare Auto Enroll. - Q: What additions are available for Spotlight, Dashboard, and Automator on Mac OS X Tiger?
A: See Mac OS X Tiger add-ins. - Q: How can I create a new Mac OS X adminstrator account for troubleshooting, when I don't have an existing administrator password?
A: See Create a new Mac OS X adminstrator account without an existing administrator password. - Q: What is Mac OS X single user mode?
A: See Mac OS X single user mode. - Q: What is target disk mode?
A: See Target disk mode. - Q: How can I connect to the RIT VPN when the Cisco VPN client fails to display the User Authentication dialog?
A: See Cisco VPN client User Authentication dialog fails to appear. - Q: What is the Microsoft Entourage 2004 version 11.2.1 update and why do I need it?
A: See Microsoft Entourage 2004 version 11.2.1 update. - Q: What is Microsoft Entourage 2004 version 11.2.3 update?
A: See Microsoft Entourage 2004 version 11.2.3 update. - Q: What is Microsoft Office 2004 version 11.2.3 update?
A: See Microsoft Office 2004 version 11.2.3 update. - Q: What is Microsoft AutoUpdate?
A: See Microsoft AutoUpdate. - Q: What is RIT's Fetch 5 educational serial number?
A: See Fetch 5 educational serial number. - Q: How do I connect to a printer with Mac OS X?
A: See Connect to a printer with Mac OS X. - Q: What is Antivirus software?
A: See Antivirus software. - Q: How do I connect to the RIT Wi-Fi Protected Access network with Mac OS X?
A: See Connect to the RIT Wi-Fi Protected Access network with Mac OS X. - Q: Why am I not able to get any anti-virus definitions newer than September 2004 for Virex?
A: See Virex 6.2 eUpdate location change. - Q: How do I force quit an application in Mac OS X, when it is not been responding for some time?
A: See Force quit an application in Mac OS X. - Q: How do I increase the amount of memory a program is able to use in classic Mac OS?
A: See Increase the application preferred memory size. - Q: What is the spinning rainbow cursor in Mac OS X?
A: See Spinning rainbow cursor. - Q: What are USB flash drives?
A: See USB flash drive. - Q: Where can I find the most recent updates made to your Macintosh desktop support site?
A: See Recent updates.
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