Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 (Snow 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

This course is designed for 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 v10.6
• 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 troubleshooting experience or Snow 101
  


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Chapter 1 - Installing & Configuring Mac OS X Server

Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues

Chapter 2 - Authentication, Authorization, and Authorizing Accounts

Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

Chapter 3 - Using Open Directory

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

Chapter 4 - Using File Services

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

Chapter 5 - Hosting Mail Services

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service

Chapter 6 - Managing Web Services

Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files

Chapter 7 - Using Collaborative Services

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

Chapter 8 - Implementing Deployment Solutions

Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X

Chapter 9 - Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management