Book description
This is the official curriculum of Apple’s Mavericks 201:
OS X Server Essentials 10.9 course and preparation for Apple
Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.9 certification–as
well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to implement,
administer, or maintain a network that uses OS X Server on
Mavericks. This book provides comprehensive coverage of OS X Server
and is part of the Apple Pro Training series–the only
Apple-certified books on the market. Designed for help desk
specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system
administrators, this guide teaches you how to install and configure
OS X Server on Mavericks to provide network-based services.
You’ll also learn to use tools for efficiently managing and
deploying OS X Server. In addition to learning key concepts and
experiencing hands-on, practical exercises throughout, the book
also covers the learning objectives to help you prepare for the
industry-standard ACTC certification.
• Provides authoritative explanations of OS
X Server setup and management on Mavericks.
• Focused lessons take you step by step
through practical, real-world exercises.
• Lesson review questions summarize what
you learn to prepare you for the Apple certification exam.
• Lesson files available for download.
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Acknowledgments
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
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Configuring and Monitoring OS X Server
- Lesson 1. About This Guide
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Lesson 2. Installing OS X Server
- Reference 2.1 Evaluating OS X Server Requirements
- Reference 2.2 Preparing to Install OS X Server
- Reference 2.3 Installing OS X Server
- Reference 2.4 Upgrading or Migrating to OS X Server
- Reference 2.5 Updating OS X Server
- Reference 2.6 Troubleshooting
- Exercise 2.1 Configure OS X Before Installing OS X Server on Your Server Computer
- Exercise 2.2 Perform the Initial Installation of OS X Server on Your Server Computer
- Exercise 2.3 Configure Your Administrator Computer
- Lesson 3. Providing DNS
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Lesson 4. Exploring the Server App
- Reference 4.1 Allowing Remote Access
- Reference 4.2 Using Server Sidebar Elements
- Reference 4.3 Using the Manage Menu
- Reference 4.4 Using the Tools Menu
- Reference 4.5 Using Help and Server Tutorials
- Reference 4.6 Troubleshooting
- Exercise 4.1 Enable Screen Sharing And Remote Management
- Exercise 4.2 Inspect the Service Data Volume
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Lesson 5. Configuring SSL Certificates
- Reference 5.1 Understanding SSL Certificates
- Reference 5.2 Configuring SSL Certificates
- Reference 5.3 Troubleshooting
- Exercise 5.1 Create a Certificate Signing Request
- Exercise 5.2 Import a Signed Certificate (Optional)
- Exercise 5.3 Archive Your Certificate (Optional)
- Exercise 5.4 Configure Your Server to Use Its New SSL Certificate
- Exercise 5.5 Configure Your Administrator Computer to Trust an SSL Certificate
- Exercise 5.6 Clean Up
- Lesson 6. Using Status and Notifications
- Lesson 7. Backing Up OS X Server
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Configuring Accounts
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Lesson 8. Managing Local Users
- Reference 8.1 Understanding Authentication and Authorization
- Reference 8.2 Creating and Administering User and Administrator Server Accounts
- Reference 8.3 Managing Access to Services
- Reference 8.4 Troubleshooting
- Exercise 8.1 Create and Configure Local User Accounts
- Exercise 8.2 Import Local User Accounts
- Exercise 8.3 Create and Configure Local Groups
- Exercise 8.4 Troubleshoot Problems with Importing Accounts
- Exercise 8.5 Manage Service Access
- Exercise 8.6 Clean Up
- Lesson 9. Configuring Open Directory Services
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Lesson 10. Managing Local Network Accounts
- Reference 10.1 Using the Server App to Manage Network User Accounts
- Reference 10.2 Configuring Authentication Methods on OS X Server
- Reference 10.3 Using Single Sign-On and Kerberos
- Reference 10.4 Troubleshooting
- Exercise 10.1 Create and Import Network Accounts
- Exercise 10.2 Configure Password Policies
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Lesson 8. Managing Local Users
- Managing Devices with Configuration Profiles
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Sharing Files
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Lesson 13. Configuring the File Sharing Service
- Reference 13.1 Addressing the Challenges of File Sharing
- Reference 13.2 Creating Share Points
- Reference 13.3 Troubleshooting File Sharing Services
- Reference 13.4 Providing FTP Service
- Exercise 13.1 Explore the File Sharing Service
- Exercise 13.2 Use Logs to Troubleshoot Problems with File Sharing Services
- Lesson 14. Understanding File Access
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Lesson 13. Configuring the File Sharing Service
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Implementing Deployment Solutions
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Lesson 15. Leveraging NetInstall
- Reference 15.1 Managing Computers with NetInstall
- Reference 15.2 Creating Images with System Image Utility
- Reference 15.3 Understanding Shadow Files
- Reference 15.4 Troubleshooting NetInstall
- Exercise 15.1 Create NetInstall Images
- Exercise 15.2 Create NetBoot and NetRestore Images
- Exercise 15.3 Configure a NetInstall Server
- Exercise 15.4 Filter NetInstall Clients
- Exercise 15.5 Configure a NetInstall Client
- Exercise 15.6 Monitor NetInstall Clients
- Lesson 16. Caching Content from Apple
- Lesson 17. Implementing Software Update Service
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Lesson 15. Leveraging NetInstall
- Providing Network Services
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Using Collaborative Services
- Lesson 22. Providing Mail Service
- Lesson 23. Configuring the Wiki Service
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Lesson 24. Implementing Calendar Service
- Reference 24.1 Calendar Service Data Locations
- Reference 24.2 Using the Calendar Service
- Reference 24.3 Troubleshooting the Calendar Service
- Exercise 24.1 Configure and Start the Calendar Service
- Exercise 24.2 Use the Server App to Add Resources and Locations
- Exercise 24.3 Access the Calendar Service as a User
- Lesson 25. Providing Messages Service
- Lesson 26. Managing Contacts Service
- Index
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Appendix A. Lesson Review Questions and Answers
- Lesson 1 Review About This Guide
- Lesson 2 Review Installing OS X Server
- Lesson 3 Review Providing DNS
- Lesson 4 Review Exploring the Server App
- Lesson 5 Review Configuring SSL Certificates
- Lesson 6 Review Using Status and Notifications
- Lesson 7 Review Backing Up OS X Server
- Lesson 8 Review Managing Local Users
- Lesson 9 Review Configuring Open Directory Services
- Lesson 10 Review Managing Local Network Accounts
- Lesson 11 Review Configuring OS X Server to Provide Device Management
- Lesson 12 Review Managing with Profile Manager
- Lesson 13 Review Configuring the File Sharing Service
- Lesson 14 Review Understanding File Access
- Lesson 15 Review Leveraging NetInstall
- Lesson 16 Review Caching Content from Apple
- Lesson 17 Review Implementing Software Update Service
- Lesson 18 Review Offering Time Machine Network Backup
- Lesson 19 Review Providing Security via the VPN Service
- Lesson 20 Review Understanding DHCP
- Lesson 21 Review Hosting Websites
- Lesson 22 Review Providing Mail Service
- Lesson 23 Review Configuring the Wiki Service
- Lesson 24 Review Implementing Calendar Service
- Lesson 25 Review Providing Messages Service
- Lesson 26 Review Managing Contacts Service
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Appendix B. Additional Resources
- Lesson 1 Resources About This Guide
- Lesson 2 Resources Installing OS X Server
- Lesson 3 Resources Providing DNS
- Lesson 4 Resources Exploring the Server App
- Lesson 5 Resources Configuring SSL Certificates
- Lesson 6 Resources Using Status and Notifications
- Lesson 7 Resources Backing Up OS X Server
- Lesson 8 Resources Managing Local Users
- Lesson 9 Resources Configuring Open Directory Services
- Lesson 10 Resources Managing Local Network Accounts
- Lesson 11 Resources Configuring OS X Server to Provide Device Management
- Lesson 12 Resources Managing with Profile Manager
- Lesson 13 Resources Configuring the File Sharing Service
- Lesson 14 Resources Understanding File Access
- Lesson 15 Resources Leveraging NetInstall
- Lesson 16 Resources Caching Content from Apple
- Lesson 17 Resources Implementing Software Update Service
- Lesson 18 Resources
- Offering Time Machine Network Backup
- Lesson 19 Resources
- Providing Security via the VPN Service
- Lesson 20 Resources Understanding DHCP
- Lesson 21 Resources Hosting Websites
- Lesson 22 Resources Providing Mail Service
- Lesson 23 Resources Configuring the Wiki Service
- Lesson 24 Resources Implementing Calendar Service
- Lesson 25 Resources Providing Messages Service
- Lesson 26 Resources Managing Contacts Service
- Where are the Lesson Files?
Product information
- Title: Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Server Essentials 10.9: Using and Supporting OS X Server on Mavericks
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2013
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780133573565
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