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sysadmin:procedures:staff_macbook_setup

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Staff Macbook Setup

Initial Install

  • Install the latest version of Mac OS to have reached the .5 patch
  • Create the sysadmin account, using the default Mac sysadmin password
  • Install Munki from Munki Builds
  • Copy the ManagedInstallsStaff.plist file on the FS (/export/groups/sysadmin/MunkiPlists) to /Library/Preferences, as ManagedInstalls.plist overwriting the old version
  • Restart, and check that Munki is installing the automatically selected software
  • Once that is done, open Managed Updates and select any desired optional software

Staff Member Account Setup

  • Create the new local account for the staff user, and log in as them
  • Allow Remote Control over MS Teams
    • System Preference > Security & Privacy > Accessibility
    • Ensure that MS Teams is added to the list and check the box
  • Set up any organizational email accounts in Outlook
  • Install the Toshiba Printer Driver (business.toshiba.com, 4505ac), and add the staff and upstairs copiers
  • Remove useless applications from the dock and ensure Firefox Chrome and MS Office Apps are all there

Walk the Staff Member Through...

  • Setting up and using NextCloud or OneDrive
  • Setting up their personal email in Outlook
sysadmin/procedures/staff_macbook_setup.1604066239.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/10/30 13:57 by kjohns23