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Macbook Pro Setup

Prior to Start Date​

Prerequisites (On Start Date)

⚠️ WARNING: DO NOT PERFORM STEPS OUT OF ORDER
We perform these steps as a team. Do not do them independently.
Wait until you are on a Teams call with the Connected Apps team.

  • Message Seven Thomas (or Patrick Gidich if unavailable) on Teams when ready

General Notes​

  • Patience
    • Some parts will be boring or frustrating, but consistency across the team matters
  • You will receive your username and temporary password on your start date

💡 If you have issues, contact Seven Thomas or Patrick Gidich first
They may direct you to the Intealth Help Desk:
📞 215-823-2163
📧 servicedesk@intealth.org

Register Password Reset​

Password Requirements​

  • Must be changed every 6 months
  • Cannot be changed multiple times in one day
  • Minimum 12 characters
  • Must include letters and numbers
  • Cannot:
    • contain *
    • start with a number
  • Must be unique from previous passwords
  • No repeated or sequential patterns
  • No personal/company-related words
  • No common or compromised passwords

1 - Start Up and Sign In

  1. Plug in MacBook

  2. Start setup:

    • Language: English
    • Region: United States
    • Transfer: Setup as new
    • Accessibility: Not Now
    • WiFi: connect
    • Data & Privacy: Continue

  3. Create computer account:

    • Full Name: first + last name
    • Account Name: first name
    • Password: generate from 1Password

  4. Sign in with Apple ID (use personal)

    • Accept terms
    • Verify

  5. Optional settings:

    • iCloud Keychain → setup later
    • FileVault → keep enabled
    • Touch ID → set up
    • Apple Pay → skip
    • Theme → your preference

1B - Install Updates​

  • Open System Settings → General → Software Update
  • Click Update

1C - Add Apple ID (if skipped)​

  • System Settings → Sign in with Apple ID

2 - Partition Drive & Base Folder Structure:

  1. Launch Disk Utility

    • Press Command+Space, type "Disk Utility", and select it.

  2. Add a New Volume (this is where your code will go)

    • Click the plus (+) button in the header.
    • Name: files
    • Format: APFS

  3. Create Base Folder Structure

    1. Launch Finder (Command+Space, type "Finder", and select it).
    2. Go to /Volumes/files:
      • Press Command+Shift+G, type /Volumes/files, and press Return.
    3. Create the following folders (Command+Shift+N for new folder):
      • applications — where you'll install MuleSoft
      • cloud-files — where you'll mount OneDrive
      • src — where your code goes
        • Drag src to Favorites in the sidebar
      • vm-images — where your Parallels VMs will go

  4. Show Hard Disks in Finder Sidebar

    • In the top menu, go to Finder → Settings → Sidebar.
    • Under "Locations", ensure "Hard Disks" is checked.

3 - Install Chrome / Office / OneDrive / Git

Chrome​

Password Manager (1Password)​

Microsoft Office​

/volumes/files/cloud-files

Outlook Setup​

  • Disable Focused Inbox
  • Set working hours
  • Optional: set compact density

Microsoft Teams​

4 - Install Git / Node / Runtime / Java

Install Git (Command Line Tools)​

xcode-select --install

Check Updates

softwareupdate --list
softwareupdate --install --all