
Apple’s Xsan and Media Administration certifications verify your ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, and other Mac OS X technologies within an Xsan installation of any size.
Xsan Administrator certification verifies your comprehensive knowledge of Apple’s SAN file system for Mac OS X. An Xsan Administrator is responsible for the life cycle of Xsan, including installation, deployment, infrastructure. To earn Xsan Administrator certification, students must pass one required exam, as shown in the table below.
Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA) certification verifies in-depth knowledge of Xsan architecture, including an ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Mac OS X, Final Cut Server, and other Apple technologies within an Xsan installation. ACMA certification is for system administrators and technicians working for resellers, post houses, studios or other large facilities. To earn ACMA status, students must pass three required exams and one elective exam as outlined in the table below.
| Topic | Description |
| Xsan 2 Administrator | Xsan 301 course |
| Apple Certified Media Administrator | Mac OS X Server Essentials (10.6 exam 9L0-510 or 10.5 exam 9L0-509) |
| Xsan 2 Administration Exam (9L0-622) | |
| Final Cut Server Level One Exam (9L0-980) Choose one course: FCSvr 101 or FCSvr 201 |
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| Elective Exams (Choose One) | |
| Final Cut Pro Level One Exam (FCP 7 exam 9L0-827 or FCP 6 certification) FCP 101 |
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| Mac OS X Support Essentials (10.6 exam 9L0-403 or 10.5 exam 9L0-402) Snow 101 |
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| Mac OS X Directory Services (10.6 exam 9L0-624 or 10.5 exam 9L0-620) Snow 301 |
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| Mac OS X Deployment (10.6 exam 9L0-623 or 10.5 exam 9L0-619) Snow 302 |