ACTC Bootcamp | Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator in Five Days
Tap-Quiz
What are the the two major limitations of Server Preferences when creating share points?
You can not create folders or set ACEs beyond read/write access.
Day 1
Client Installs, Users, File Systems & Data
We will start with installation of OS X Lion, configuring user accounts, file systems and data management.
- Prepare a Drive for Installation
- Use Installer Logs to Troubleshoot
- Configure using Setup Assistant
- Using Software Update
- Manage Multiple Users
- Locate Directory Attributes
- Security, Keychain and FileVault
- Ownership and Permissions
- Disk Utility and File Repair
- Command Line for File Management
- File System Layout
- File Types Unique to OS X Lion
Day 2
Applications, Networking & Start-up
We will learn about applications & processes, basic network client configuration & file sharing, using peripherals with a Mac and the startup process.
- Spotlight
- Time Machine and Archiving
- Supported Applications and APIs
- Concepts and Management of Processes
- Boot Camp
- Basic Network Configuration
- Troubleshooting Networks
- Connecting to Common Network Resources
- Network User Accounts
- File Sharing Protocols
- Connecting Through SSH and Bonjour
- Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Device Drivers
- Print-Job Management
- System Startup Stages
- Automatic Process Launching
Day 3
Server Installation, Authentication & OD
We will learn initial configuration of OS X Lion server, authenticating with and controlling access to your server.
- Installation and Configuration
- Server Administration Tools
- Troubleshooting Installation
- Administering Accounts
- Controlling Access Using ACLs
- Configuring Open Directory
- Troubleshooting Open Directory
- Introduction to Kerberos
Day 4
Using File, Web & Collaborative Services
The whole day will be spent learning how to share data using the different services supported by OS X Lion.
- Configuring Apple File Service
- Share Points for Windows Users
- Network Mounts and Troubleshooting
- Hosting Multiple Web Sites
- Providing WebDAV Access
- Configuring Wikis and Blogs
- Providing iChat and iCal Services
- Configuring Address Book Services
Day 5
Deployment & Account Management
We will learn to implement deployment strategies using NetBook and Network Install; we will learn how to manage and control user accounts.
- Configuring NetBoot
- Configuring Net Install
- Deployment of OS X
- Preference Management
- Managed Network Browsing
- Mobile Accounts
- Troubleshooting Account Management
What's Covered
We learn how to support users of OS X Lion and provide services using OS X Lion Server.
Will I be working with my own server?
Splice will provide you with one Mac to act as a server and another to act as a client.
How do I complete the certification?
In order to be an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator you must successfully complete both the OS X Support Essentials 10.7 exam and the OS X Server Essentials 10.7 exam. This course will prepare you for the Server Essentials exam as well as the Support Essentials exam. The exams are optional and each costs $100 with the course, or $200 without the course or for re-writes.
When can I write the exam?
You can write the exam after the course if you feel ready. If you've never used a Mac before, a lot of the material may be new so you might want the opportunity to study, then come back and take the test. When you buy the exam with the course you have one year to come in and write it at Splice.
Do I need the course, or can I just write the exam?
Apple certifications are very specific and rely heavily hands-on experience and in depth knowledge of the subject matter. It's highly recommended that you attend our course to prepare yourself for certification.
What textbooks do I need? Are they included?
This course uses a two bundles of two printed books: A Reference Guide and a Workbook. These bundle of books are only available from the publisher (Pearson Education) for purchase by Apple Authorized Training Centres, which is why we include the purchase price in the course fee. You will not be billed for the books.
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Instructor Bio
Alex's Apple Certified IT courses are rich in real-world anecdotes because aside from teaching, he also performs as an Apple System Administrator for Government, Education and business service customer's of Splice's. He has been studying the intricacies of the underlying operating systems and service architectures of Mac OS X since 2007 and has the experience in administering mission-critical servers to help you learn the best practices and techniques.
Alex is an Apple Certified Trainer and has current qualifications in Server Administration, Security/Mobility as well as his speciality - large-scale system Deployment. He has attended Apple's World Wide Developer Conferences and Apple's Advanced Camp technical bootcamps and was one of the key Splice trainers for Pennsylvania State's Classroom of the Futures project.
