MacOS 201 - Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5



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MacOS 201 - Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5
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Course Length:	4 days
Course Price:	$3,000.00 + GST
Availability:	Please call DDLS on 1800 U LEARN (1800 853 276) or click here to register your interest.
Overview:	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.
Skills Gained:	What You Will Learn The features of Mac OS X Server v10.5 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 Coordinator certification
Key Topics:	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, 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 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
Target Audience:	This class is for Help-desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server.
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 Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5