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It is not uncommon for Mac users to login with local user accounts, even in a directory environment.  The question becomes, how do we enforce password policies on those local accounts?  There are many schools of thought on this but here is how I did it recently with the combination of a configuration payload and a simple script.

As a technician, you will most certainly find yourself working with multiple networks and configurations.  If you use the line of Ubiquiti Unifi products, it includes the Unifi app which you can launch and use a web based controller.  The problem is that after you run through the setup assistant once, you are not prompted again if you set up a new Unifi network in the future.  So here is the workaround rather than doing an uninstall/re-install of the product:

A separate dedicated account should be created for your shared calendars. This is necessary for permissions to work properly.  This user must be in contacts as well. By creating the account, the user will be added to your Global contact list and then accessible if you have contacts turned on for your own account. The process is explained below.

Through OWA or Windows Outlook. This must be done on OWA or Windows Outlook.

With the demise of telnet in macOS 10.13 High Sierra it is recommended we use the nc command.

Here is an example os the usage:

nc -z 192.168.110.220 8443

The -z flag can be used to tell nc to report open ports, rather than initiate a connection

You can also test a range:

Create a Computer Smart Group with this criteria..

iOS 11 will be 64 Bit and you wonder if any of your favorite apps are still on 32 Bit. The current versions of iOS support both 32 Bit and 64 Bit apps. Once you upgrade  your device to iOS 11, they will stop working. To see apps that are 32 Bit, you must be on iOS 10 or later.

1. Tap on the Settings App
2. Tap General
3. Tap About
4. Tap Applications*

* Note: If you have 32 Bit apps, you will be able to tap Applications and are presented with a page that is titled App Compatibility. Here you will see all the apps that are 32 Bit. If all your apps are 64 Bit, you will not have this option.