Mac OS X Server Essentials v 10.5
Training
In Leeds
Description
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Type
Training
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Location
Leeds
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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.
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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
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