The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) Boot Camp is a combined delivery of the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 and Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.5 courses, along with the associated certification exams. This hands-on course provides an in-depth exploration of functionality and troubleshooting on Mac OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of Mac OS X systems.

This course also gives 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.

Why attend the Bootcamp?
• 20% cheaper than booking the Support Essentials and Server Essentials courses separately.
• Save time out of work. Taken seperatly, the Support Essentials and Server Essentials are run over 7 days where as the bootcamp is run over 5 days.

The ACTC bootcamp covers the same material as the Support and Server Essentials taken separately. To cover the same content in a shorter period the training days are extended into the evening. Suitable breaks, including food will be included.

Who should attend?
• Help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server or support Mac users.
• Technical support personnel in businesses that use Macs for general productivity or creative design
• Technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of computers running Mac OS X — such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs

Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:

• Basic Mac OS X knowledge
• Basic troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)
Demonstrate your knowledge of Mac OS X Server v10.5, and take the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam. Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.5 certification is granted on successful completion of both the Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 exam and the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam.

Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.5 is also one of four module for the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA).