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

This course is designed for 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 v10.7 
• How to configure essential services on Mac OS X Server  
• Effective use of Mac OS X Server to manage a small network of Macintosh computers and users
• How to use Mac OS X Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot services
• How to manage access to files and services

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PrerequisitesStudents 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 Lion 101

Course Outline 

Chapter 1 - Installing & Configuring Mac OS X Server

Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues.

Chapter 2 - Authentication, Authorization, and Authorizing Accounts
Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

Chapter 3 - Using Open Directory

Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos
.

Chapter 4 - Using File Services
Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues
.

Chapter 5 - Managing Web Services

Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files
.

Chapter 6 - Using Collaborative Services

Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together.

Chapter 7 - Implementing Deployment Solutions

Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X
.

Chapter 8 - Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account managementApple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of the products or services. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and prospective users.

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