SNOW302 | Mac OS X Deployment 10.6
Deployment of Software to Large Scale Systems
Tap-Quiz
How does an installer package know whether an installation is a new or upgrade installation?
The installer checks for a receipt from a similar installation package.
Day 1
Deployment Planning & Package Deployment
How do I determine power requirements for a new server room? How do I effectively test and verify system images? When would I use a sparse bundle instead of a sparse image? Why should I concern myself with resource and data forks? What happens if I don't? How can I create installation packages of software which uses a proprietary installer tool? How do I restrict software from being installed on specific Mac models? How do I run scripts during the installation process?
Day 2
Creating & Deploying System Images
Why do most enterprises use system images? How do I ensure that my system images are up to date? What are MCX policies, and how do I apply them? What are modular and cloned system images? How do I prevent the Setup Assistant from running on first boot? What's the best way to add a hidden administrator to my image? When would I use System Imaging Utility's "Run Workflow" option? What are the best ways of using my network infrastructure to support mass deployments?
Day 3
Postimage Considerations & System Maintenance
How can I prevent users from starting up off a DVD? What's the quickest way to bind to Active Directory during first boot? When would I use LaunchDaemons instead of Launch Agents? Why are some .plist files unreadable in a text editor? When should I use an ARD Task Server? How do I manage Software Updates for my enterprise while minimizing bandwidth usage?
What's Covered
We learn how to create system images and installer packages, and easily deploy them to clients.
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 Deployment 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 $425 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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