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Mac OS 201: Server Essentials 10.5

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.

Pre-Requisites: Understanding of Mac OS X including experience in a Mac OS X network environment. Students should ideally have attended MacOS101: Support Essentials course or have equivalent knowledge

What You Will Learn: The features of Mac OS X Server v10.5 & how to configure essential services on Mac OS X Server.

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Topics Description
Installation & Configuration Installation, initial configuration, Server administration tools, Troubleshooting installation issues
Providing DNS ServiceConfiguring Mac OS X Server to provide basic DNS service
Authentication, Authorisation, & Access ControlCreating & administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), & troubleshooting
Open DirectoryConfiguring Open Directory, Single sign-on, , Backing up directory data,, Troubleshooting Open Directory,introduction to Kerberos
File Services -Configuring & troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, & FTP,case sensitivity issues
Mail Service Configuring, maintaining & troubleshooting email service
Web Service Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files
Collaborative Services Setting up & configuring wikis & blogs, & the iChat & iCal services to assist people working together
Deployment SolutionsConfiguring & troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X
Managing Accounts Managed accounts, Preference management, Managed network browsing, Mobile accounts, Troubleshooting account management
Challenge A hands-on exercise to verify what students have learned

 

 

 

 

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