Luckily, with a USB to micro-USB cable in hand, macOS includes the native Screen command that allows for tunneling consoled communications over USB. SEE: Apple macOS Mojave: An insider's guide (free PDF) (TechRepublic) Having only their trusty MacBook Air handy, they did not have access to the software typically used to configure devices and their laptop did not have the legacy serial port needed. Recently my colleague, a Mac systems administrator looking to gain more hands-on experience in network administration, was tasked with configuring several switches that were to be installed in production offices.
Being multifaceted among job roles and proficient with different OSes is increasingly essential to modern IT pros being able to accomplish tasks across multiple platforms, sometimes at the drop of a hat. To complicate matters further is the influx of heterogeneous networks-populated with all matter of Apple, Linux, and Microsoft devices. With every organization being its own entity with unique needs, sometimes these roles will cross-pollinate, and IT pros will find themselves wearing many hats. In IT, many positions are compartmentalized based on the primary role's responsibilities. Microsoft OneNote: Which is best for business?
