Mac OS X Server Essentials v 10.5

Training

In Leeds

£ 1,275 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Duration

    4 Days

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. Suitable for: Help desk specialists, technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators responsible for implementing and maintaining networks using Mac OS X Server.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
Old Broadcasting House, 148 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 9EN

Start date

On request

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Course programme

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.

You will learn how to:
  • Configure essential services on Mac OS X Server
  • Use Mac OS X Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot services
  • Manage a small network of Macintosh computers and users
  • Manage access to files and services
Course outline:

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. The Mac OS X Server essentials exam is included in the price and will be undertaken a number of weeks after the course.

Day 1

Lesson 1 Introduction

Overview of topics covered in the course and a summary of the certification programme

Lesson 2 Installation & Configuration

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

Lesson 3 Providing DNS Service

Configuring Mac OS X Server to provide basic DNS service

Lesson 4 Authentication Authorisation and Access Control

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


Day 2

Lesson1 Open Directory

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

Lesson 2 File Services

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

Day 3

Lesson 1 Mail Service

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service

Lesson 2 Web Service

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

Lesson 3 Collaborative Services

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

Lesson 4 Deployment Solutions

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

Day 4

Lesson 1 Managing Accounts

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

Lesson 2 Challenge

A hands-on exercise to verify what students have learned

Mac OS X Server Essentials v 10.5

£ 1,275 + VAT