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Leopard 201 Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 Cost: $2000 REGISTER NOW!
 
 

Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 (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:
  • Understanding of Mac OS X
  • Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment
  • Basic Mac OS X Server experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5

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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