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SNOW201 | Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6

SNOW201 | Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6

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

  • 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 10.5
  • How to configure essential services on Mac OS X Server
  • How to use Mac OS X Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot services
  • Effective use of Mac OS X Server to manage a small network of Macintosh computers and users
  • How to manage access to files and services
  • How to prepare for Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification

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

Course Outline

Topic Description

Lesson 1

Installation & Configuration

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

Lesson 2

Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control

Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

Lesson 3

Open Directory

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

Lesson 4

File Services

Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP;
case sensitivity issues

Lesson 5

Mail Service

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service

Lesson 6

Web Service

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

Lesson 7

Collaborative Services

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

Lesson 8

Deployment Solutions

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

Lesson 9

Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts,
troubleshooting account management

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