Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 (Snow Leopard 201)

Gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the knowledge to implement a Mac OS X Server-based system. (4 days)
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
-Understanding of Mac OS X
-Experience with Mac OS X in a network envronment
-Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 
 
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: 
Installing & Configuring Mac OS X Server

Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues

Authentication, Authorization, and Authorizing Accounts

Creating and administering accounts,  controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

Using Open Directory

Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos

Using File Services
Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts and FTP; case sensitivity issues
Hosting Mail Services

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email services

Managing Web Services

Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files

Using Collaborative Services

Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together

Implementing Deployment Solutions

Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X

Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management.



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08/03/2010 - 08/06/2010
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San Francisco, CA 6 3 $2000 No
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10/19/2010 - 10/22/2010
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San Jose, CA 6 6 $2000 No
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10/26/2010 - 10/29/2010
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Sherman Oaks, CA 6 5 $2000 No
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11/02/2010 - 11/05/2010
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11/09/2010 - 11/12/2010
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12/07/2010 - 12/10/2010
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12/28/2010 - 12/31/2010
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