Managing a Mac OS X Studio

About this class

This course is aimed at studio managers that need to be able to support other and have no formal OS X technical knowledge. It takes a technical approach to supporting real-world Studio based Tasks. From File sharing, permissions and print services to disk imaging & distribution

Who will the lesson benefit?

Studio Managers / Team Leaders who need to support a Mac Studio comprising of OS X and an OS X Server. This course is ideal for anyone that supported a Mac Studio under legacy software and need to transfer the skills to OS X without attending a more technical based training course

Contents of this class

Welcome

Overview of topics covered in the course

Client Install Overview

Mac OS X installation process and common user issues and troubleshooting techniques regarding installation.

Users

Creating user accounts for multiple users on Mac OS X and troubleshooting common account problems.

File System & Permissions

The Mac OS X file system, including formatting of disk drives, the file system layout, and how files are managed on Mac OS X. The user and group permissions model as applied in Mac OS X.

Network Services Overview

Configuring Mac OS X workstations for networking, as well as troubleshoot common networking issues.

Peripherals & Printing

How peripherals are supported in Mac OS X, with an emphasis on USB, FireWire, and Bluetooth buses. Configuring and troubleshooting printing on Mac OS X.

Troubleshooting Tools

Using the various resources available to troubleshoot workstation problems.

Server Install Overview

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

File Services

Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, network mounts, and FTP. Creating / Managing Network Users & Groups.

Web Services

Configuring and troubleshooting Apple Web Service, Virtual Domains, SSL Certificates, WebDav.

Deployment Solutions

Creating/Installing Software Update Packages, Software Update Server, Cloaning / Imaging Disks