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- Leopard 201 - Mac OS X Server Essentials
- Leopard 301 - Mac OS X Directory Services
- Leopard 302 - Mac OS X Deployment
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Leopard 201 - Mac OS X Server Essentials
Gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools and knowledge to implement and maintain a network that uses Mac OS X Server.
4 days £1275 per student (plus VAT)
Tuesday, 23 Feb 2010
Tuesday, 27 Apr 2010
Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010
Tuesday, 27 Apr 2010
Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010
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.
The training is designed for help-desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server.
Pre-requisites
Students should have the following pre-requisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
- Understanding of Mac OS X
- Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment
- Basic troubleshooting experienc or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration
- Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issue
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 OpenDirectory, 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.

