Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 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.

This four-day course focuses on both Mac OS X as a directory service client, and Mac OS X Server as a directory server. Cross platform solutions are emphasized in both instances. In working with Mac OS X, students learn how to use network accounts and Kerberos authentication with any common directory service, such as Apple's Open Directory, Microsoft's Active Directory, or an industry-standard LDAP server.

The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) Boot Camp is a combined delivery of the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 and Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 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.