Mac OS X Deployment 10.5 (Leopard 302)

Course Description:
This three-day course focuses on solutions for deploying software, ranging from the installation of individual files to the deployment of complete system images to multiple computers. Students then apply what they've learned to create a full deployment plan that includes testing, hardware and software deployment, auditing and maintenance.

The course also teaches students how to create a tiered Software Update server solution, as well as about third-party solutions to supplement tools provided by Apple. Students get hands-on experience in using tools such as Apple Remote Desktop, Disk Utility, PackageMaker, and System Image Utility and discuss the pros and cons of each for different deployment situations.

Who Should Attend:
This class is for Mac OS X system administrators who need to know how to streamline the process of installing and configuring a large number of computers running Mac OS X.

*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:

Deployment Planning	Using the Deployment Planning Template; understanding primary deployment concepts; planning hardware deployment logistics; planning usage management
Deploying Individual Items and Containers	Mac OS X file deployment considerations; using archive files for deployment; using ARD 3 to deploy items; using disk images for deployment
Deploying with Installation Packages	Understanding Mac OS X installation technology; creating installation packages; using installation package actions, scripting, and snapshots; deploying and maintaining installation packages; third-party installation tools
Deploying Entire Systems	System deployment techniques overview; creating a cloned system image; creating a modular system image; deploying system images; third-party system image creation tools and Boot Camp
Using NetBoot for Deployment	Understanding the NetBoot service; creating simple NetBoot images; configuring the NetBoot service; creating custom NetBoot images; third-party system deployment tools
Postimaging Deployment Considerations	Postimaging client configuration techniques; postimaging server configuration techniques; third-party postimaging configuration tools
System Maintenance	Understanding system maintenance concepts; using Apple tools for system maintenance; using the Apple Software Update service; third-party system maintenance tools
Complete Deployment Solutions	Real-world deployment case studies; finalizing your deployment solution

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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.