Leopard 201: Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 

Course Description
Course Outline

Mac OS X Server Essentials is a four-day course designed to give technical co-ordinators 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 co-ordinators 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 10.5
  • 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 Co-ordinator 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 Leopard 101

Course Schedule

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, Authorisation 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


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To Register

Check the course schedule for a list of courses available for registration at Apple Authorised Training Centres worldwide.

Build Credibility. Get Certified.

Demonstrate your knowledge by passing the Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 exam and earning Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator (ACTC) 10.5 certification.

This exam also counts towards Apple Certified Media Administrator certification.

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