This four-day course focuses on both Mac OS X as a directory service client, and Mac OS X Server as a directory server. Cross platform solutions are emphasized in both instances. In working with Mac OS X, students learn how to use network accounts and Kerberos authentication with any common directory service, such as Apple’s Open Directory, Microsoft’s Active Directory, or an industry-standard LDAP server.
In working with Mac OS X Server, students learn how to run a robust, scalable directory system using Apple’s Open Directory server. Students also learn how to use Mac OS X Server to augment an existing directory service infrastructure. The course is a combination of lecture and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for system administrators and IT professionals who need to gain specific knowledge about directory services, how to effectively configure Mac OS X computers to access directory services, and configure Mac OS X Server to provide directory services in a mixed-platform environment.
Prerequisites:
Duration: 4 days or 28 hours
Platform: Mac OS X 10.6 (Leopard) Server, Windows Server 2007
Exam Preparation with Sample Test:
Exam Preparation Guide for the SNOW301 component
Savings Unbundled
Splice’s $220/day pricing means that you can take Snow301 & 302 & 303 for just $3400, books included. That’s our everyday price, whether you register for those courses at the same time, or you register separately. Either way, you’ll save more than $1200′s off our competition’s ‘Bundled’ price.
| Topic | Description |
Lesson 1Accessing the Local Directory Service |
Creating and editing local users; creating and editing local groups; troubleshooting login issues |
Lesson 2Accessing an Open Directory System |
Configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Open Directory master; configuring Directory Services search paths; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues |
Lesson 3Accessing an LDAP Server |
Populating an LDAP server with information required by Mac OS X for network login; configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using a standard LDAP server; troubleshooting login issues |
Lesson 4Accessing an Active Directory System |
Configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Active Directory system; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues |
Lesson 5Configuring Open Directory Server |
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory master; configuring Mac OS X Server as a Primary Domain Controller; managing data stored in an Open Directory master; troubleshooting issues promoting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory master |
Lesson 6Configuring Open Directory Replicas |
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory replica; troubleshooting Open Directory replication |
Lesson 7Connecting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory System |
Configuring a Mac OS X Server to connect to an existing Open Directory server; configuring a service to use an Open Directory network user or group; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting authentication issues |
Lesson 8Integrating Mac OS X Server with Other Systems |
Configuring Mac OS X Server to supplement directory data provided by a third-party server; configuring Mac OS X Server services to authenticate in a third-party Kerberos realm; configuring a third-party server to authenticate using an Open Directory KDC |
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