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Snow201: Mac OS X Server Essentials

Snow Leopard 201: 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. During this training course students learn how to install and configure Mac OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, authentication, and printing. This class covers tools for efficiently managing and deploying Mac OS X and software updates are also covered. The training course is a combination of lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience, in the safety of a class room environment.

Pre-Requisites: Students should have understanding of Mac OS X, Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment, Basic troubleshooting experience or Snow 101: Support Essentials Course, before attending course.

What You Will Learn: The features of Mac OS X Server v10.6, 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

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Topics Description
Installing & Configuring Mac OS X ServerInstallation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues
Authentication, Authorisation, and Authorising AccountsCreating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting
Using Open DirectoryConfiguring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos
Using File ServicesConfiguring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues
Hosting Mail ServicesConfiguring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service
Managing Web ServicesHosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files
Using Collaborative ServicesSetting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together
Implementing Deployment SolutionsConfiguring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X
Managing AccountsManaged accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management

 

 

 

 

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