Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 (Leopard201)

Course Description:
Mac OS X Server Essentials is a four-day course designed to give technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a network that uses Mac OS X Server. Students learn how to install and configure Mac OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, authentication, and printing. Tools for efficiently managing and deploying Mac OS X and software updates are also covered. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.

Who Should Attend:
- Help-desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server

What You Will Learn:
- The features of Mac OS X Server v10.5
- How to configure essential services on Mac OS X Server
- How to use Mac OS X Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot services
- Effective use of Mac OS X Server to manage a small network of Macintosh computers and users
- How to manage access to files and services
- How to prepare for Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification

*Please note the exam time is not included in the class curriculum. We recommend students study a few days to a couple of weeks before taking the Apple Certification Exam for this class. Should you be traveling from out of town, please notify us if you are interested in taking the exam so we can be sure someone is available to stay after class on the last day to proctor. Thank you.*

Outline:

Introduction	Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the certification program.
Installation and Configuration	Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues.
Network Services	Configuring and troubleshooting DHCP, DNS, and Software Update services.
Gateway Services	Gateway Setup Assistant, configuring and troubleshooting Firewalls, NAT, and VPN.
Authentication and Authorization	Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting.
Open Directory	Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory. Introduction to Kerberos.
Print Services	Configuring and managing the print service and troubleshooting print service issues.
File Services	Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues
Account Management	Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management.
Deployment Services	Deployment issues, configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install, creating and delivering custom packages, deploying and updating with Apple Remote Desktop.
Problem Solving Challange	A hands-on exercise to verify what you have learned.

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* - Reserve 3 or more spaces for 3 or more different students and receive a 10% discount on the total. Discount price will be shown after registration on the final payments page.