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MacOS 201 Server Essentials v10.5 |
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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
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
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
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| Course Outline |
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
Network Configuration Basic networking configuration, TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, AirPort, multiple network connections, appropriate use of network locations, isolating and troubleshooting network elements
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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