Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.4
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

Course Outline

Chapter 1 Chapter 1Introduction Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the  certification program.
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues.
Chapter 3 Network Services Configuring and troubleshooting DHCP, DNS, and Software Update services.
Chapter 4 Gateway Services Gateway Setup Assistant, configuring and troubleshooting Firewalls, NAT, and VPN.
Chapter 5 Authentication and Authorization Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting.
Chapter 6 Open Directory Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory. Introduction to Kerberos.
Chapter 7 Print Services Configuring and managing the print service and troubleshooting print service issues.
Chapter 8 File Services Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues
Chapter 9 Account Management Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management.
Chapter 10 Deployment Services Deployment issues, configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install, creating and delivering custom packages, deploying and updating with Apple Remote Desktop.
Chapter 11 Problem Solving Challange A hands-on exercise to verify what you have learned.