
This 5 day, extended hour course is a combined delivery of the OS X Directory Services 10.8, OS X Deployment 10.8, and OS X Mobile Device Managment & Profile Manager 10.8 courses. This hands-on course provides students the knowledge of how to run a robust, scalable directory system using Apple's Open Directory service, provides solutions for deploying software- ranging from individual files to complete system images to multiple computers, create & apply deployment plans, and securely deploying iOS devices, utilizing certificates, and the Mountain Lion Server certificate authority.
This course prepares attendees to take the Advanced OS X Specialist Certification exams.
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
Understand primary deployment concepts
Discuss OS X file deployment considerations
Understand OS X installation technology
Install Package Features and Deployment
Explain Client Management Profile Manager 2
Understand system image creation
Discuss System Customization
Understand System Image deployment
Understand system maintenance concepts
Understand the elements of a certificate
How to obtain, use, and store certificates
How to use the Profile Manager on Mac OS X Server
Work with a Microsoft Exchange Server
Understand the two basic mass deployment models
Understand the difference between device backup and device sync and the associated operating system layers in iOS
Create the necessary infrastructure for a central sync deployment
This bootcamp is designed for Systems Administrators and IT Professionals wanting an in-depth knowledge of Apple technical architecture and an ability to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune, and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a multi-platform networked environment. The course is intended for full-time professional system administrators and engineers who manage medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multi-platform deployments.
Basic Mountain Lion Server experience or Mountain Lion 201
Understanding of the basic IP networking, including IP address, subnet masks, ports, and protocols
Experience using CLI with OS X