Mac OS X: Network Account Management

Course Overview

Network Account Management v10.4 is a three-day course that focuses on planning, deploying, and managing user and computer accounts. Students will learn to architect, implement and maintain a centralized user, workgroup, and computer list account management system based on Mac OS X Server v10.4 for both Macintosh and Windows clients. A combination of lecture, discussions and hands-on exercises provides practical real-world experience.

Successful completion of the Network Account Management exam (9L0-615) earns 3 credits towards the Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification. A total of 7 credits is required for the ACSA certification.

Audience

This class is designed for system administrators and other technical professionals in an organization or education institution who are tasked with implementing and maintaining centralized account management systems based on Mac OS X Server v10.4 for both Macintosh and Windows clients.

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:

• Completion of Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.4 or equivalent knowledge

Course Outline

Your Account Management Strategy

Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the certification program.

Managing the User Experience

Understanding the benefits of implementing effective organizational directory services.

User Accounts

Understanding the architecture of Open Directory in Mac OS X and its process architecture to customize Open Directorys behavior.

Managing Windows User Accounts

Configuring Mac OS X computers to access directory services provided by Mac OS X Server.

Managing Network Views

Configuring Mac OS X computers to access directory services provided from third-party directory services.

Apple Remote Desktop and Audting

Understanding how to configure Mac OS X to authenticate using a Kerberos server.

Mac OS X: Network Account Management / MacOS 320