What you'll learn

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.