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
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Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues
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Authentication, Authorization, and Authorizing Accounts
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Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting
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Using Open Directory
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Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos
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Using File Services
| Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts and FTP; case sensitivity issues
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Hosting Mail Services
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Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email services
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Managing Web Services
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Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files
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Using Collaborative Services
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Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together
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Implementing Deployment Solutions
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Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X
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Managing Accounts
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Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management.
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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.