scheduled training.
OSX Snow 201 Server Essentials.
Who should attend?
- Help-desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server
Pre-requisites
Students should have the following pre-requisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
- Understanding of Mac OS X
- Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment
- Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5
Course Outline
Chapter 1: Installation and Configuration
Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues.
Chapter 2: Providing DNS Service
Configuring Mac OS X Server to provide basic DNS service.
Chapter 3: Authentication, Authorization and Access Control
Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting.
Chapter 4: Open Directory
Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and
an introduction to Kerberos.
Chapter 5: File Services
Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues.
Chapter 6: Mail Service
Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service.
Chapter 7: Web Service
Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files.
Chapter 8: Collaborative Services
Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working
together.
Chapter 9: Deployment Solutions
Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X.
Chapter 10: Managing Accounts
Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts,
troubleshooting account management.
Chapter 11: Challenge
A hands-on exercise to verify what students have learned