In this 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, you will learn how to install and configure Mac OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, authentication, and printing. Through lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience, you will learn about the tools for efficiently managing and deploying Mac OS X and software updates.

What You'll Learn

• The features of Mac OS X Server v10.7
• Configuring essential services on Mac OS X Server
• Using Mac OS X Server tools to monitor and troubleshoot services
• Effective use of Mac OS X Server to manage a small network of Macintosh computers and users
• Managing access to files and services
• Preparing for Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification

Who Needs to Attend

Help desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using Mac OS X Server

Prerequisites

• Understanding of Mac OS X
• Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment
• Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.7 (Lion 101)

• Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.7 (Lion 101)

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Course Outline

1. Installing and Configuring OS X Server

Installation, initial configuration, server administration tools, and troubleshooting installation issues

2. Authenticating and Authorizing Accounts

Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

3. Using Open Directory

Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos

4. Using File Services

Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP, case sensitivity issues

5. Managing Web Services

Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files

6. Using Collaborative Services

Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, providing iChat and iCal services to assist people working together, and configuring Address Book service to share contact information amongst multiple computers

7. Implementing Deployment Solutions

Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X

8. Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management