These courses assist anyone from a professional support person on how to unlock the capabilities of the Macintosh UNIX-based operating system, and system administrators who need to learn all the powerful features of Mac OS X, Mac OS Server, Xsan and related technologies.
Leopard 201 Server Essentials v10.5 E-mail

Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 (Mac OS 201)

Course Description

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 v10.5
  • 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

Students should have the following prerequisite 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 & 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
 
< Prev   Next >

Training

Apple IT Courses

These courses assist anyone from a professional support person on how to unlock the capabilities of the Macintosh UNIX-based operating system, and system administrators who need to learn all the powerful features of Mac OS X, Mac OS Server, Xsan and related technologies.

Apple Pro Apps

Whether you are an editor, composer, special effects artist, sound designer, web developer, professional photographer, or teach these skills, we have training courses that will help you expand your knowledge of Apple professional applications.

Locations

On-Site Classes

Classes can be held at your location with a minimum of 6 students. Please contact our nearest location for pricing and more information. There are some technical requirement that will need to be met to facilitate and on-site class

4 Locations To Choose From

MacTEK Training has 3 convenient locations to choose from:
Las Vegas, NV - The Entertainment Capital of the World
Alexandria, VA - Washington, DC Metro Area
Delaware Valley -Voorhees, NJ - Philadelphia Metro Area and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.We can also provide on-site training.

Certification

Certification Testing

You can now take all Apple IT and Pro Apps Certification tests at our Training Centers. You can take the test at the end of one of our classes or schedule one with the centers. Please contact us to schedule a test. Pricing for Apple Certification tests is $150 or $200 depending on the test when not taken as part of a class.

MacTEK Consulting

Our Parent Company

At MacTEK Consulting, we think it is important to have consultants with the highest levels of Apple Certications. But we also believe that real life experience and a solid understanding of the varied needs of a business coupled with impeccable customer service are what sets us apart. Our goal is to support your business so you can concentrate on what you do best.

On the Horizon

Logic Studio

Logic Studio Classes will be scheduled after the 1st of the year. Logic Studio 8 is a phenomenal product for music and audio production.

ACSA Leopard Courses

Apple's advanced courses are still in development. We will be offering them as soon as they are available. Signup for our Email Newsletter to keep a up to date.

Dreamweaver and Flash Courses

We will be announcing our next round of Adobe Creative Suite classes soon.
© Copyright 2007 MacTEK