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Mac OS 201
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5

Course Description

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.

Who should attend?
 
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

Recommended Next Steps

Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam (9L0-507)—US$150.

The exam covers a practical knowledge of the features of Mac OS X Server v10.5. For  specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Server  Essentials v10.5 exam. The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) v10.5 certification is granted upon successful completion of this exam and  the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam.

To register for the exam, call us toll-free at 877-908-0300.


  
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



Course Outline 
Topic Description
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, using SSL and webmail
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

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