Snow 201: Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6

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, mail, web and wikis. 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

This course is designed for 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 v10.6
• 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 Snow 101

Course Outline

Chapter 1 - Installing & Configuring Mac OS X Server

Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues

Chapter 2 - Authenticating and Authorizing Accounts

Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

Chapter 3 - Using Open Directory

Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory,
and an introduction to Kerberos

Chapter 4 - Using File Services

Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP;
case sensitivity issues

Chapter 5 - Hosting Mail Services

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service

Chapter 6 - Managing Web Services

Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files

Chapter 7 - Using Collaborative Services

Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, providing iChat and iCal services to assist people working together, and configuring Address Book service to share contact information amongst multiple computers.

Chapter 8 - Implementing Deployment Solutions

Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X

Chapter 9 - Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts,
troubleshooting account management