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Mac OS X Server Essentials v 10.5 (Leopard 201)

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

Prerequisites

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

Certification

Demonstrate your knowledge of Mac OS X Server v10.5, and take the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam. Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.5 certification is granted on successful completion of both the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam and the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam.

Resources to help you prepare for the exam:

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Course Outline 
Topic Description
Chapter 1
Installation & Configuration
Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues.

Chapter 2
Providing DNS Service
Configuring Mac OS X Server to provide basic DNS service.

Chapter 3
Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control
Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting.

Chapter 4
Open Directory

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


Chapter 5
File Services

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


Chapter 6
Mail Service

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service.

Chapter 7
Web Service
Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files.

Chapter 8
Collaborative Services

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


Chapter 9
Deployment Solutions
Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X.

Chapter 10
Managing Accounts
Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management.

Chapter 11
Challenge
A hands-on exercise to verify what students have learned.

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

$2000.00


Dates Location Instructor
Nov 10 thru Nov 13, 2008 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
Jan 19 thru Jan 22, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
Feb 9 thru Feb 12, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
Mar 9 thru Mar 12, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas
April 14 thru April 17, 2009 Pewaukee, WI Duane Maas

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