SEE: Apple macOS Mojave: An insider’s guide (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Through the latter option, known as Internet Recovery, Apple provides not only a current, clean copy of macOS for installation on compatible devices, but also seamlessly integrates firmware updates and, if enrolled in Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP), the management profile that points the newly restored device to its proper MDM server for further zero-touch management moving forward. In addition, each Mac with a modern version of macOS/OS X installed on it comes with the capability to upgrade or restore its operating system through a wired or wireless network connection directly from Apple’s servers–without needing to first download the standalone installer or create an offline USB installer–with all necessary components downloaded over the internet first to a temporary partition before commencing with the local installation. In doing so, admins could also create an offline installer that could be copied to a USB flash drive to facilitate installations on devices with corrupted OSs or replaced storage drives, requiring a clean installation to be performed. By moving to a completely digital distribution model, Apple allowed admins to download a clean copy of the OS whereby it could be used to install or upgrade a device, as needed. Many versions back, Apple stopped providing physical media versions of its operating system, then titled OS X. ICloud Usage Policy (TechRepublic Premium) Save more than $1,000 off a refurbished MacBook Air

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