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.app 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
- Fast user switching
- Security, Keychain and FileVault
- Ownership and Permissions
- Disk Utility and File Repair
- FileVault 2
- File System Layout
- Hiding and revealing System files
Day 2
Data, Applications & Networks
We will focus on understanding the flow of data from one point to another and how it's processed.
- Spotlight
- Time Machine and Archiving
- Supported Applications and APIs
- Concepts and Management of Processes
- Metadata concepts
- Basic Network Configuration
- Troubleshooting Networks
Day 3
Networking, Peripherals & Start-up
We will learn to share resources over a network, connect peripherals and troubleshoot boot issues.
- Connecting to Common Network Resources
- Network User Accounts
- File Sharing Protocols
- Connecting using AirDrop and Bonjour
- Troubleshooting Network Issues
- Device Drivers
- Print-Job Management
- System Startup Stages
- Automatic Process Launching
Day 4
Server installation, Authentication & OD
We will start with the initial configuration of OS X Lion server, controlling access to your server, managing your organization's devices.
- Installation and Configuration
- Server Administration Tools
- Administering Accounts
- Controlling Access Using ACLs
- Setting up the VPN service
- Configuring Open Directory
- Password and Security Policies
- Managing Macs, iPads and iPhones
Day 5
Deployment & Sharing
We will learn to implement deployment strategies using NetBoot and Network Install; we will learn how to configure file, web, and collaborative services.
- Configuring NetBoot, NetInstall
- Deployment of OS X
- Sharing files with Macs and PCs
- Network Backup using Time Machine
- Hosting web sites
- Configuring wikis and blogs, shared contacts
- Setting up an email server
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 computer?
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 bundle of two books: A Reference Guide and a Workbook. The bundle of books is 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 separately 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.
