Mac OS X school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

You Will Learn How To

Install and configure Mac OS X desktops and servers to seamlessly integrate into a Windows network
Navigate the OS X file system, install Mac applications and run Windows virtual machines
Share enterprise resources across a diverse Windows and Mac OS X network
Configure LDAP services including Active Directory and Open Directory
Streamline daily tasks with tools like ADUC, Workgroup Manager, Remote Desktop and Time Machine
Deploy network services ...

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This five-day course builds on the foundations established in the Support Essentials v10.5 and Server Essentials v10.5 courses and is designed to empower students to meet the challenges faced by administrators deploying Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server in today’s complex and dynamic data centers. Extensive use of the command line interface reveals a deeper scope of the course’s subject material. Students learn how to become more efficient by taking advantage of the wide variety of automati...

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This three-day course focuses on solutions for deploying software, ranging from the installation of individual files to the deployment of complete system images to multiple computers. Students then apply what they’ve learned to create a full deployment plan that includes testing, hardware and software deployment, auditing and maintenance.

The course also teaches students how to create a tiered Software Update server solution, as well as about third-party solutions to supplement tools...

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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.
In working with Mac OS X Server, students learn how to run a robust, scalable...

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Mac OS X 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 lecture...

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