This two-day course is designed for system administrators who need to streamline the process of installing and configuring Mac OS X on large numbers of computers. Hands-on labs and lectures expose students to best practices and troubleshooting methodologies, while providing detailed coverage of tools, tips, and tricks for deploying and maintaining software on Mac OS X systems.
Who should attend? This class is for Mac OS X system administrators who are tasked with installing and configuring a large number of computers running Mac OS X.
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 v10.4 • Experience in shell scripting with a command-line editor, such as vi or nano
Apple Certified System Administration Certification Successful completion of the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 exam (9L0-609) earns 2 credits towards the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification. A total of 7 credits is required for the ACSA certification.
Course Overview
Deployment Strategies: Deployment methodologies and scenarios.
Imaging: Creating Apple Software Restore and NetBoot/Network Install images.
Packaging: Planning, creating, and scripting packages using PackageMaker.
Delivery:Delivery methods, including NetBoot services, NetRestore, Apple Remote Desktop, and Apple Software Restore.
Testing and Troubleshooting: Testing images and packages; common issues and resolutions.
Maintenance: Automating client maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, and strategies for maintenance.
