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
What You Will Learn
Prerequisites:
Duration: 4 days or 28 hours
Platform: Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) Server
Exam Preparation with Sample Test:
Exam Preparation Guide for the SNOW201 component
| Topic | Description |
Lesson 1Installation & Configuration |
Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues |
Lesson 2Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control |
Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting |
Lesson 3Open Directory |
Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos |
Lesson 4File Services |
Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues |
Lesson 5Mail Service |
Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service |
Lesson 6Web Service |
Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files |
Lesson 7Collaborative Services |
Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together |
Lesson 8Deployment Solutions |
Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X |
Lesson 9Managing Accounts |
Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management |