What are the course requirements?

• Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials.
• Understanding of basic IP networking, including IP address, subnet masks, ports, and protocols.
• Experience using the command-line interface with Mac OS X.

What are the training course objectives?
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 emphasised 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 directory system using Apple’s Open Directory server. Students also learn how to use Mac OS X Server
to augment an existing directory service infrastructure. The course is a combination of lecture and hands- on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.

What are the training course contents?

• Accessing the Local Directory Service: Creating and editing local users; creating and editing local groups; troubleshooting login issues.
• Accessing an Open Directory System: Configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Open Directory master; configuring Directory Services search paths; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues.
• Accessing an LDAP Server: Populating an LDAP server with information required by Mac OS X for network login; configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using a standard LDAP server; troubleshooting login issues.
• Accessing an Active Directory System: Configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Active Directory system; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues.
• Configuring Open Directory Server: Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory master; configuring Mac OS X Server as a Primary Domain Controller; managing data stored in an Open Directory master; troubleshooting issues promoting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory master.
• Configuring Open Directory Replicas: Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory replica; troubleshooting Open Directory replication.
• Connecting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory System: Configuring a Mac OS X Server to connect to an existing Open Directory server; configuring a service to use an Open Directory network user or group; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting authentication issues.
• Integrating Mac OS X Server with Other Systems: Configuring Mac OS X Server to supplement directory data provided by a third-party server; configuring Mac OS X Server services to authenticate in a third-party Kerberos realm; configuring a third- party server to authenticate using an Open Directory KDC.

Training Dates
Please contact us for dates and availability.

Apple Certified Specialist (ACS) – Directory Services
This certification is specific for candidates who have passed their Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) qualifications, by passing the Directory Services exam at your nearest Promectic test centre you are granted the Apple Certified Specialist (ACS) Directory Services qualification.
 
Next step….
 
Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA)
On completion of these exams you will be granted the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification:

• Mac OS X Server Essentials
• Mac OS X Directory Services
• Mac OS X Deployment
• Mac OS X Security & Mobility

The cost of each Apple exam is £45 + VAT when booked with the training course - call us today to check our availability.