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Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4 to v10.5 Upgrade

Duration: 2 days

Course Price:
£495

Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4 to v10.5 Upgrade is a two-day hands-on course focusing on new
features of Mac OS X Server 10.5 as compared with Mac OS X Server v10.4.

Who should attend?
• This class is for technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators who are tasked
with implementing and maintaining Mac OS X Server–based systems and who are already
familiar with supporting Mac OS X Server v10.4.

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

• Completion of the Mac OS X Help Desk Essentials v10.4 course and the Mac OS X Server
Essentials v10.4 course, or equivalent knowledge

 
Course Overview
• Installation and Configuration: Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues
• Providing DNS Service: Configuring Mac OS X Server to provide basic DNS service with Apple's improved DNS server.
• Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control: Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting
• Open Directory: Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos

  • File Services: Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues
• Collaborative Services: Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together
• Deployment Solutions: Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X
• Managing Accounts: Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management