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Mac OS 302: Deployment v10.5

This course focuses on solutions for deploying software, ranging from the installation of individual files to the deployment of complete system images to multiple computers. Students apply what they've learned to create a full deployment plan that includes testing, hardware & software deployment, auditing & maintenance. The course teaches students how to create a tiered Software Update server solution, as well as third-party solutions to supplement tools provided by Apple. Students use tools such as Apple Remote Desktop, Disk Utility, PackageMaker, & System Image Utility & discuss the pros and cons of each for different deployment situations.

Pre-Requisites: Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course: Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.5, Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 ; Understand Basic IP Networking and have experience of Command Line.

What You Will Learn: This class is for Mac OS X system administrators who need to know how to streamline the process of installing and configuring a large number of computers running Mac OS X.

Certification:

Topics Description
ACSA CertificationCertification is granted upon successful completion of the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5, Mac OS X Directory Services v10.5 ; Mac OS X Deployment v10.5 ; and Mac OS X Advanced System Administration v10.5 exam.
Deployment PlanningUsing the Deployment Planning Template; understanding primary deployment concepts; planning hardware deployment logistics; planning usage management
Deploying Individual Items and ContainersMac OS X file deployment considerations; using archive files for deployment; using ARD 3 to deploy items; using disk images for deployment
Deploying with Installation PackagesUnderstanding Mac OS X installation technology; creating installation packages; using installation package actions ; scripting ; and snapshots; deploying and maintaining installation packages; third-party installation tools
Deploying Entire SystemsSystem deployment techniques overview; creating a cloned system image; creating a modular system image; deploying system images; third-party system image creation tools and Boot Camp
Using NetBoot for DeploymentUnderstanding the NetBoot service; creating simple NetBoot images; configuring the NetBoot service; creating custom NetBoot images; third-party system deployment tools
Postimaging Deployment ConsiderationsPostimaging client configuration techniques; postimaging server configuration techniques; third-party postimaging configuration tools
System Maintenance Understanding system maintenance concepts; using Apple tools for system maintenance; using the Apple Software Update service; third-party system maintenance tools
Complete Deployment Solutions Real-world deployment case studies; finalizing your deployment solution

 

 

 

 

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