Course Outline

Chapter 1 - Installation & Configuration

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

Chapter 2 - Providing DNS Service

Configuring Mac OS X Server to provide basic DNS service

Chapter 3 - Authentication, Authorization, and Access Control

Creating and administering accounts, controlling access (ACLs), and troubleshooting

Chapter 4 - Open Directory

Configuring Open Directory, single sign-on, backing up directory data, troubleshooting Open Directory, and an introduction to Kerberos

Chapter 5 - File Services

Configuring and troubleshooting Apple File Service, share points for Windows users, NFS, network mounts, and FTP; case sensitivity issues

Chapter 6 - Mail Service

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service

Chapter 7 - Web Service

Hosting multiple web sites on a single server, providing WebDAV access to files

Chapter 8 - Collaborative Services

Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, and the iChat and iCal services to assist people working together

Chapter 9 - Deployment Solutions

Configuring and troubleshooting NetBoot/Network Install to deploy Mac OS X

Chapter 10 - Managing Accounts

Managed accounts, preference management, managed network browsing, mobile accounts, troubleshooting account management

Chapter 11 - Challenge

A hands-on exercise to verify what students have learned