Apple Mac OS Training Courses

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.6 1
- Level: Fast track to Intermediate
- Duration: 7 Days
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £1897 ex VAT
Introduction to Macs 1
- Level: Introduction
- Duration: 1 Day
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £297 ex VAT
Lion 101: Mac OSX Support Essentials 10.7: 1
- Level: Introduction
- Duration: 3 Days
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £997 ex VAT
Lion 201: Mac OSX Server Essentials 10.7: 1
- Level: Introduction
- Duration: 4 Days
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £1247 ex VAT
Snow Leopard 301: Directory Services 3
- Level: Advanced
- Duration: 4 Days
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £1297 ex VAT
Snow Leopard 302: Deployment 3
- Level: Advanced
- Duration: 3 Days
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £997 ex VAT
Snow 303: Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6 3
- Level: Advanced
- Duration: 3 Days
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Cost: £997 ex VAT

The Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X training courses at Academy Class are designed for technical coordinators, service technicians, help desk specialists, programmers, engineers and system administrators managing networks based on the Apple technology in multiplatform operations. We offer you hands-on, Apple certified instructor-led, comprehensive training which addresses Mac OS X client and server support and troubleshooting.

These Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X training courses will teach students how to set up a server, transfer data to a Snow Leopard server, build a custom image automatically setting up client machines using the System Image Utility, and establish groups using the Workgroup Manager. Along with that they will also learn the set up of different server options, mail, calendaring, and printing, Podcast Producer, Wiki Server, using Time Machine with an Open Directory archive to backup corporate data.
At Academy Class you will learn how to do server preferences management, survey Mac OS X server as a user, work with Workgroup Manager and Server Admin, foundation of network services, Open Directory monitoring, managing client preferences, working with computer groups, services and administration access, software update services, mail server, file sharing, Wiki server, web hosting, Address Book server, iCal server, iChat server, Netboot and Netinstall, Firewall and VPN services, remote access and system preferences.

Furthermore, you will also be learning to use Mobile Me, synchronization of data, managing dashboard and widgets, Spotlight, Safari, AppleScript, DNS, SSL, QuickTime streaming server, Directory services, deployment, security and mobility, and much more.

These Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X training courses feature in-class training, supportive learning environment, industry-certified trainers and up-to-date Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X syllabus. Academy Class provides you state-of-the-art Mac workstations to facilitate advanced learning. Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X training courses by Academy Class are being offered in the cities of London, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Newcastle.

At Academy Class your particular needs regarding Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X training course are given special consideration. Additionally, if after attending the Snow Leopard Apple Mac OS X training course with Academy Class you do not get a chance to use the software or forget something then you are more than welcome to come back and retake the class free of charge. That is the Academy Class’ guarantee of learning.

All our classes at Academy Class begin at 10 in the morning and continue till 5 in the evening. Enroll now in one of the best Snow Leopard Mac OS X, Apple-authorized training courses!

Become an Apple Certified Technical Co-Ordinator in just 7 days!

The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.6 is a combined delivery of the Snow 101 and Snow 201 courses, along with the associated certification exams. This hands-on course provides an in-depth exploration of functionality and troubleshooting on Mac OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of Mac OS X systems.

Level: Fast track to Intermediate 1
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 7 Days
Cost: £1897 ex VAT

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Installation

Prepare and partition the drive, install Mac OS X, use the installer log files to verify a successful installation, configure Mac OS X with the Setup Assistant, update software with Software Update and Installer, tips and techniques for troubleshooting an installation problem

User Accounts

Create and manage user accounts, create and manage administrator accounts, locate directory attributes, security, password selection, Keychain, and FileVault

Command Line & Automation

Command line essentials including navigation and file manipulation. Basic scripting and automation using the shell, Automator and Applescript

File Systems

File systems supported by Mac OS X, file and directory ownership and permissions, Disk Utility and file repair, using the command line for file management

File Management

The root volume, file system layout, preferences, frameworks, file types unique to Mac OS X (i.e., resource forks and packages), Spotlight, file archives, disk images. archiving and restoring data with Time Machine, managing backup data, how to access the data outside of Time Machine

Applications

Applications supported in Mac OS X, applications created with different developer APIs, the UNIX concept of a process, the relationship of processes and applications, tools to monitoring and managing processes, application preferences, troubleshooting, Boot Camp

Network Configuration

Basic networking configuration, TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, AirPort, multiple network connections, appropriate use of network locations, isolating and troubleshooting network elements

Network Services

Connecting to common network resources, Network Users accounts with Directory Services, AFP, SMB, SSH, FTP, and WebDAV connections, Bonjour, NetBIOS, the network browser, isolating client software issues from network issues

Enabling network services on a Mac OS X client, peer-to-peer collaboration, sharing files between Macs and Windows, sharing web documents, screen sharing, firewall as well as techniques to isolate server issues from client and network issues

Peripherals

Connecting peripherals to a Mac, cabling, connections, device drivers for common peripherals, managing printers, print-job management, printer PPDs and PDF workflow, techniques for isolating cabling, driver, or application issues

Startup Process

Troubleshooting boot issues with a Mac at startup, phases of the startup process, which part of the system is active during each phase, issues that can arise, automatic process launching with launchd and login window startup items

Installing & Configuring Mac OS X Server

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

Authenticating and Authorizing Accounts

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

Using Open Directory

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

Using File Services

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

Hosting Mail Services

Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting email service

Managing Web Services

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

Using Collaborative Services

Setting up and configuring wikis and blogs, providing iChat and iCal services to assist people working together, and configuring Address Book service to share contact information amongst multiple computers.

Implementing Deployment Solutions

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

Managing Accounts

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

Installation
Setting Up Mac
Intro to OS X
File Management & Spotlight
System Preferences
Time Machine
Included Applications
Mail
iCal
Address Book
Safari
Dashboard
Expose / Spaces
Fast User Switching
File Permissions and Sharing
Shut Down

Level: Introduction 1
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 1 Day
Cost: £297 ex VAT

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OS X Lion Support Essentials is a three-day, hands-on course that provides an in-depth
exploration of troubleshooting on OS X Lion.

Level: Introduction 1
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 3 Days
Cost: £997 ex VAT

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Chapter 1: Installation

Prepare and partition the drive, install OS X Lion, use the installer log files to verify a successful
installation, configure OS X Lion with the Setup Assistant, update software with Software Update
and Installer, tips and techniques for troubleshooting an installation problem.

Chapter 2: User Accounts

Create and manage user accounts, create and manage administrator accounts, locate directory
attributes, security, password selection, Keychain, and FileVault.

Chapter 3: File Systems

File systems supported by OS X Lion, file and directory ownership and permissions, Disk Utility
and file repair, using the command line for file management.

Chapter 4: Data Management

The root volume, file system layout, preferences, frameworks, file types unique to OS X Lion (i.e.,
resource forks and packages), Spotlight, file archives, disk images. archiving and restoring data
with Time Machine, managing backup data, how to access the data outside of Time Machine.

Chapter 5: Applications and Processes

Applications supported in OS X Lion, applications created with different developer APIs, the
UNIX concept of a process, the relationship of processes and applications, tools to monitoring
and managing processes, application preferences, troubleshooting, Boot Camp.

Chapter 6: Network Configuration

Basic networking configuration, TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, AirPort, multiple network
connections, appropriate use of network locations, isolating and troubleshooting network
elements.

Chapter 7: Network Services

Connecting to common network resources, Network Users accounts with Directory Services,
AFP, SMB, SSH, FTP, and WebDAV connections, Bonjour, NetBIOS, the network browser, isolating
client software issues from network issues.
Lion 101 OS X Support Essentials 10.7 © Apple Inc. All rights reserved.
Enabling network services on a OS X Lion client, peer-to-peer collaboration, sharing files
between Macs and Windows, sharing web documents, screen sharing, firewall as well as
techniques to isolate server issues from client and network issues.

Chapter 8: Peripherals and Printing

Connecting peripherals to a Mac, cabling, connections, device drivers for common peripherals,
managing printers, print-job management, printer PPDs and PDF workflow, techniques for
isolating cabling, driver, or application issues.

Chapter 9: System Startup

Troubleshooting boot issues with a Mac at startup, phases of the startup process, which part of
the system is active during each phase, issues that can arise, automatic process launching with
launchd and login window startup items.

Certification Exam

Students can take the OS X Support Essentials 10.7 Exam to earn Apple Certified Support
Professional (ACSP) 10.7 certification.
Lion

OS X Server Essentials is a three-day, hands-on course designed to give technical coordinators
and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and
maintain a network that uses OS X Server.

Level: Introduction 1
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 4 Days
Cost: £1247 ex VAT

There are no open public schedule dates for this course. We can offer you a private training, live online training or we go to your location

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Snow Leopard 301: Directory Services training course is a four-day course that focuses on both Mac OS X as a directory service client, and Mac OS X Server as a directory server

Level: Advanced 3
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 4 Days
Cost: £1297 ex VAT

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A three-day training course that focuses on solutions for deploying software, ranging from the installation of individual files to the deployment of complete system images to multiple computers. Students then apply what they’ve learned to create a full deployment plan that includes testing, hardware and software deployment, auditing and maintenance.

Level: Advanced 3
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 3 Days
Cost: £997 ex VAT

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This three-day course focuses on strategies for providing secure access from mobile devices to services running on private networks.

Level: Advanced 3
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Duration: 3 Days
Cost: £997 ex VAT

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Apple Mac OS Training Courses

Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.6

Private Training

Live Online Training

Academy in a Case

Here’s what you get on an Academy Class

Introduction to Macs

Private Training

Live Online Training

Academy in a Case

Lion 101: Mac OSX Support Essentials 10.7:

Lion 201: Mac OSX Server Essentials 10.7:

Private Training

Live Online Training

Academy in a Case

Snow Leopard 301: Directory Services

Private Training

Live Online Training

Academy in a Case

Snow Leopard 302: Deployment

Private Training

Live Online Training

Academy in a Case

Snow 303: Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6

Private Training

Live Online Training

Academy in a Case

The academy class guarantee

Here’s how it works

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