Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 (Leopard 101)
Course Description
Mac OS X Support Essentials is a three-day, hands-on course that provides an in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X. This course is designed to give you a tour of the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of Mac OS X systems. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
Who Should Attend
- Help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and others who support Mac users
- Technical support personnel in businesses that use Macs for general productivity or creative design
- Technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of computers running Mac OS X — such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs
What You Will Learn
- The troubleshooting process and how to become more efficient with available tools and resources
- Mac OS X v10.5 features in depth, including how to find additional information
- How to prepare for Apple Certified Support Professional certification
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
- Basic Mac OS X knowledge
- Basic troubleshooting experience
How to Register
Check the course schedule for a list of classes available for registration at Apple Authorized Training Centers worldwide.
Build credibility. Get certified.
Demonstrate your knowledge of managing and troubleshooting computers running Mac OS X v10.5. The Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.5 certification is granted on successful completion of the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.5 exam.
This certification counts as an elective that can count towards Apple Certified Media Administrator certification, which verifies in-depth knowledge of Xsan architecture, including an ability to install and configure systems, architect and maintain networks, customize and troubleshoot services, and integrate Mac OS X, Final Cut Server, and other Apple technologies within an Xsan installation.
Resources to help you prepare for the exam include:
- Skills Assessment Guide outlining exam objectives
- Sample Test of example questions
To register for an exam
- Register for a Tech ID.
- Select a location:
- Apple Authorized Training Centers offer Mac OS X and Pro Apps exams for their classes.
- Prometric Testing Centers offer all Mac OS X exams, as well as the Final Cut Pro Level One exam.
Course Outline
Chapter 1 - 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
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 Mac OS X, file and directory ownership and permissions, Disk Utility and file repair, using the command line for file management
Chapter 4 - 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
Chapter 5 - 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
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 - Accessing 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
Chapter 8 - Providing Network Services
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
Chapter 9 - 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
Chapter 10 - 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