
This two-day course focuses on both OS X Mountain Lion as a directory service client, and OS X Mountain Lion Server as a directory server. Cross platform solutions are emphasized in both instances. In working with Mountain Lion, 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. Students learn both basic and advanced options via the user interface and command line including scripting options to facilitate easier integration.
In working with Mountain Lion Server, students learn how to run a robust, scalable directory system using Apple's Open Directory service. This course is a combination of lecture and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical, real-world experience.
Understand the Local Directory Services on OS X Client and Server
Bind your OS X Client and Server to Active Directory
Configure OS X to work with third party LDAP services
Understand and use an Open Directory Master and Replica configuration
Manage authentication and authorization for local and network users
This course is designed for system administrators and IT professionals who need to gain specific knowledge about directory services, how to effectively configure Mountain Lion computers to access directory services, and how to effectively configure Mountain Lion Server to provide and supplement directory services in a mixed-platform environment.
Basic troubleshooting experience or Mountain Lion 101
Basic Mountain Lion Server experience or Mountain Lion 201
Experience using CLI with OS X