Training and Certification

Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 (Tiger 310)

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.

Who should attend?

This class is for Mac OS X system administrators who are tasked with installing and configuring a large number of computers running 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
• Experience in shell scripting with a command-line editor, such as vi

Recommended Next Steps

Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 exam (9L0-609).

The exam covers the knowledge necessary to streamline the installation and configuration of Mac OS X on large numbers of computers, and to maintain software deployments on Mac OS X systems. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 Exam.

Successful completion of the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 exam contributes 2 credits towards Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) v10.4 certification.

To register for the exam, call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at www.prometric.com/apple. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.

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.