SNOW301 | Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6
Configure Macs to Access and Provide Cross-Platform Directory Services
Tap-Quiz
What is the command line tool used for managing users?
dscl
Day 1
Accessing Local & Open Directory
What are directory services and how can I use them? How do I create, edit and manage users, groups and computers for OS X clients? What are some command-line tools for directory services, and how do I use them? What is a search path and why are they important? Why would I use Open Directory network instead of Local Users on the server? What is authenticated binding? My login attempts are failing, what are some troubleshooting techniques?
Day 2
Accessing 3rd Party LDAP & Active Directory
What is required for a network user to log in to Mac OS X and automatically access their home folder? What are LDAP directory schemas? How can I add support for OS X managed preferences in a third-party LDAP directory? How do I bind OS X to Microsoft's Active Directory? What is the 'Magic Triangle' configuration and why would I use it? How do I troubleshoot binding issues?
Day 3
Configuring Open Directory Servers & Replicas
How do I import users and groups into Open Directory? What is a GUID and why is it important in Open Directory? What tools should I use to manage my Open Directory system? What are OpenDirectory replicas used for? How do I set up an Open Directory Replica? My replicas are failing because of an SSH issue, how can I solve this?
Day 4
Integrating a Mac Server with Other Systems
What are the benefits to binding OS X Server to Open Directory? What is the GUI tool for binding OS X Server to Open Directory? How do I join my OS X Server to a kerberos realm? How do I integrate a third-part directory server for authentication while using OS X Server for managed preferences along with other services? Can I join OS X Server to a third-party kerberos realm? I'm not able to authenticate when using kerberos, what is happening?
What's Covered
We embark on an in-depth exploration of technical architecture of directory services for System Administrators to run a robust, scalable Open Directory System.
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 Specialist in Deployment you must successfully complete the Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6 exam as well as be an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator. This course will prepare you for the Deployment exam. The exam is optional and costs $100 with the course, or $200 without the course or for re-writes.
This course is part of the path to becoming an Apple Certified System Administrator. In order to achieve this level of certification you must successfully complete the following exams: Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6, Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6, Mac OS X Deployment 10.6 & Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6.
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 for deployment 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 book do I need? Is it an Extra Fee?
This course uses a bundle of two printed 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.
We're charged $550 for the bundle, which is the price we charge our students. If you or your company (or friend) already owns the course book and workbook, bring it. We're not in the business of selling books, we're in the business of education.
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