Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6 (Snow Leopard 301)
Focuses on both Mac OS X as a directory service client, and Mac OS
X Server as a directory server. Cross platform solutions are emphasized
in both instances. (4 days)
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Basic troubleshooting experience or Snow Leopard 101
- Basic Mac OS X Server experience or Snow Leopard 201
- Understanding of basic IP networking, including IP address, subnet masks, ports, and protocols
- Experience using the command-line interface with Mac OS X
Course Description:
This four-day course focuses on both Mac OS X as a directory service client, and Mac OS X Server as a directory server. Cross platform solutions are emphasized in both instances. In working with Mac OS X, students learn how to use network accounts and Kerberos authentication with any common directory service, such as Apple's Open Directory, Microsoft's Active Directory, or an industry-standard LDAP server.
In working with Mac OS X Server, students learn how to run a robust, scalable directory system using Apple's Open Directory server. Students also learn how to use Mac OS X Server to augment an existing directory service infrastructure. The course is a combination of lecture and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for system administrators and IT professionals who need to gain specific knowledge about directory services, how to effectively configure Mac OS X computers to access directory services, and configure Mac OS X Server to provide directory services in a mixed-platform environment.
*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:
Acessing the Local Directory Service
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Creating and editing local users; creating and editing local groups; troubleshooting login issues
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Accessing an Open Directory System
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Configuring
Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Open Directory master;
configuring Directory Services search paths; troubleshooting binding
issues; troubleshooting login issues
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Accessing an LDAP Server
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Populating
an LDAP server with information required by Mac OS X for network login;
configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using a standard LDAP
server; troubleshooting login issues
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Accessing an Active Directory System
| Configuring
Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Active Directory system;
troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues
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| Configuring Open Directory Server |
Configuring
Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory master; configuring Mac OS X
Server as a Primary Domain Controller; managing data stored in an Open
Directory master; troubleshooting issues promoting Mac OS X Server to
an Open Directory master |
| Configuring Open Directory Replicas |
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory replica; troubleshooting Open Directory replication |
| Connecting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory System |
Configuring
a Mac OS X Server to connect to an existing Open Directory server;
configuring a service to use an Open Directory network user or group;
troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting authentication issues |
| Integrating Mac OS X Server with Other Systems |
Configuring
Mac OS X Server to supplement directory data provided by a third-party
server; configuring Mac OS X Server services to authenticate in a
third-party Kerberos realm; configuring a third-party server to
authenticate using an Open Directory KDC |
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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.