Mac OS X: Server Essentials 10.4 UK Classes & Lessons (Apple)

About this class

Mac OSX Server Essentials is a four day, hands-on course that provides technical co-ordinators and entry-level system administrators with the skills, tools and knowledge to implement and maintain a Mac OSX Server based system. The course covers how to install and configure OSX Server to provide network-based services such as file sharing, email and printing. The course also covers tools for efficiently managing a group of Macintosh clients.

This course is for Mac OSX technical co-ordinators and system administrators who are tasked with implementing and maintaining Mac OSX Server-based systems.

By passing the Mac OSX Support Essentials exam (9LO-401) and Mac OSX Server Essentials exam (9LO-507) either at Media Training or at your nearest Prometric testing centre, you are granted the Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator (ACTC) certification. Please call if you require further details.

Contents of this class

INTRODUCTION

Overview of topics covered in this course and the certification process

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Installation and initial configuration
Server administration tools
Troubleshooting installation issues

NETWORK SERVICES

Configuring and troubleshooting DHCP, DNS and Software Update services

GATEWAY SERVICES

Gateway Setup Assistant
Configuring and troubleshooting firewalls,
NAT and VPNs

AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORISATION

Creating and administering accounts
Controlling access (ACLs)
Troubleshooting authorisation issues