Thanks Ronnie!

I tried draggin/dropping another installer into the Terminal, and it worked (it was the iPerf utility). I'm having a different issue trying to run iPerf, but that's another story... At least I know dragging and dropping files into the Terminal works.

Awesome, that's what I did. Thanks!

Thanks Ronnie!

We would like to say we can create everything but the reality is that we have to have a demand for it. So please submit your request via the chat bubble on our website that is the official way to log a course request and ensure it gets to the right team for evaluation.

@Wayne-Ho,

I could be wrong but I believe this is setup for those that would have to run bootcamp with a WindowsOS. I'm not sure if this is still true.

I believe you could disable SIP in recovery mode, then run sudo gpt --vv -r show /dev/disk0 to see it...but I've only got my laptop running Ventura and cannot tell you if things are different now.

@Ronnie-Wong :handshake:

@Dwayne-Coleman,

We're not sure of timinig but we do we have it on our roadmap to shoot the ASCP content this year for the latest OS when it does begin production.

@Lot-Martin-Nyachoto,

Yes and no.

Some of the basic techniques will be great but new certification exam has included more mobile technology like iPads and iPhones which also wrapped into it.

Don Pezet will begin shooting the new show including macOS Monterey in late September.

@mr-e,

here is are the new tracks according to Apple:

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/05/apple-introduces-new-professional-training-to-support-growing-it-workforce/

Apple Device Support

Apple Deployment and Management

@Dennis-Miras,

I was hoping that would be enough...

but you can also try theses:

List files and folders - totalling the size to include subfolders:

du -sk * | sort -nr

List folders and hidden (system folders) - totalling the size to include subfolders:

du -d 1 . | sort -nr

List the 10 largest subdirectories in the current directory:

du -hs */ | sort | head

@Dwayne-Coleman,

For the CompTIA A+, I would make sure to pay attention to what Wes Bryan shows you in the episodes this topic.

There is no easy way for you do this unless you can find a imac, mac mini or macbook to make this work.

In this case, it's a value judgment on the number of questions you think you'll be hit with on the exam that are based on macOS.

Personally, I believe you will be able to lean more heavily on your study of Windows and Linux than on macOS to succeed on the A+ exam. I cannot guarantee that of course. But I do believe it's true.

@Dan-Kutka,

There are probably many people have stayed on the macOS for reasons like software wouldn't run on the newer version like Big Sur or even Catalina. But in your case, hardware is more difficult. With software, there's always a chance that a vendor may change code to support the newer version.

Some hardware vendors will figure out how to make it work but others will have to wait on collaboration with Apple to do so (e.g. 3rd docking stations that use display link software). I think I stayed on Yosemite a good while, finally just gave up on the docking station.

The big issue with staying with the current macOS is security bugs that will no longer be updated after the EOL. After a while, the next update will always be the next OS.

While you can probably remain functionally problem free, I would say that upgrading is something to consider especially because of security patches.

awsome thanks for the info

You're welcome Ronnie. :)

Now, for anyone: the cost of the exam is 250 USD. I'm Canadian, which means that the exam fee is over $300 Canadian for me. I'm working reduced hours, so a discounted fee would help.

Does anyone know how to obtain a voucher (usually entered when I complete the exam purchase) that can be used to get a discounted exam fee? Thanks.

Thanks for the feedback Ronnie. Looks like it's not possible with my system. My Macbook Pro late 2013 model has Thunderbolt 2 ports. Also, now that Apple has users tied into and synchronized with an icloud account, I have come to the conclusion I'm just asking for major issues trying to do this, even if I had the latest hardware. I guess I will be forced to use the Turbotax online version next year.

Stan

Hello @MichaelS,
You may find that Target Disk Mode will allow you to resolve your issue without removing the hard drive.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/transfer-files-mac-computers-target-disk-mode-mchlp1443/mac

This will work essentially the same as what @Ronnie-Wong suggested, but with less work. If something is wrong with the Mac, Ronnie's solution will work as long as the drive is good.

Thank you for the explanation on this.
Such a shame how Apple has become more like a self-serving hermit nation than an innovator of former times. Oh well, I'll keep looking for a work-around.

Very good to hear the update, thank you for helpful details. Looking forward to the new productions also!