MacOS 310
Mac OS X Deployment v10.4

Course Description
This two-day course is designed for system administrators who need to streamline the process of installing and configuring Mac OS X on large numbers of computers. Hands-on labs and lectures expose students to best practices and troubleshooting methodologies, while providing detailed coverage of tools, tips, and tricks for deploying and maintaining software on Mac OS X systems.

What You Will Learn:
Best practices for deploying Mac OS X
How to create Apple Software Restore and NetBoot images
How to create and script custom installation packages
Effective use of various delivery methods for images and packages
Testing and troubleshooting methodologies for images and packages
Strategies for maintaining a functional deployment of Mac OS X

Prerequisites Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
- Understanding of Mac OS X
- Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment
- Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4

Course Outline
Topic Description
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the certification program.
Chapter 2: Deployment Strategies Deployment methodologies and scenarios.
Chapter 3: Imaging Creating Apple Software Restore and NetBoot/Network Install images.
Chapter 4: Packaging Planning, creating, and scripting packages using PackageMaker.
Chapter 5: Delivery Delivery methods, including NetBoot services, NetRestore, Apple Remote Desktop, and Apple Software Restore.
Chapter 6: Testing and Troubleshooting Testing images and packages; common issues and resolutions.
Chapter 7: Maintenance Automating client maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, and strategies for maintenance.

 

 

 
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