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Mac OS X Deployment v10.5 (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.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:

Certification

This course covers a portion of the knowledge necessary to become an Apple Certified System Administrator 10.5. ACSA certification is granted upon successful completion of the Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5, Mac OS X Deployment v10.5, and Mac OS X Advanced System Administration v10.5 exam

Resources to help you prepare for the exam:

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Course Outline 
Topic Description
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

(This is a 3 day course)
9:00am to 4:30pm

$1500.00


Dates Location Instructor
Dec 8 thru Dec 10, 2008 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
Feb 16 thru Feb 18, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
Mar 16 thru Mar 18, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
April 13 thru April 15, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas

Call us at 262-522-6950 locally or toll free 800-453-8106 to register for any course.