Apple Certified Technical Training
SNOW 302
SNOW 302: Mac OS X Deployment v10.6
3 days - $1,500.00
Overview
The course also teaches students:
- How to create a tiered Software Update server solution
- Bbout third-party solutions to supplement tools provided by Apple
- The pros and cons of different deployment situations.
Students get hands-on experience in using tools such as:
- Apple Remote Desktop
- Disk Utility
- PackageMaker
- System Image Utility
Upcoming Class Meetings
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Mar 22, 2010 - Mar 24, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Apr 26, 2010 - Apr 28, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | May 24, 2010 - May 26, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Jun 28, 2010 - Jun 30, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Jul 26, 2010 - Jul 28, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Aug 23, 2010 - Aug 25, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Sep 27, 2010 - Sep 29, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Oct 25, 2010 - Oct 27, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Villa Park | Nov 22, 2010 - Nov 24, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
| MacSpecialist Chicago | Dec 20, 2010 - Dec 22, 2010 9:00 AM | Register |
Course Description
This three-day course 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.Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:- Basic troubleshooting experience or SNOW 101: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6
- Basic Mac OS X Server experience or SNOW 201: Mac OS X Server Essentials
- Understanding of basic IP networking, including IP address, subnet masks, ports, and protocols
- Experience using the command-line interface with Mac OS X or CLI 101: Command Line Mindset
Audience
This class is for Mac OS X system administrators who need to know how to streamline the process of installing and configuring a large number of computers running Mac OS X.Certification Track
Demonstrate your knowledge by passing the Mac OS X Deployment 10.6 exam. This course covers a portion of the knowledge necessary to become an Apple Certified System Administrator 10.6.
Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment 10.6 certification is granted upon successful completion of ACTC 10.6 certification (Mac OS X Support Essentials 10.6 and Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 exams) and the Mac OS X Deployment 10.6 exam.
MacSpecialist is an Apple Authorized Training Center, offering $100 off Mac OS X exams when purchased as part of the course.
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Course Outline |
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| Topic | Description |
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| Deployment Planning |
Using the Deployment Planning Template; understanding primary deployment concepts; planning hardware deployment logistics; planning usage management |
| Deploying Individual Items and Containers |
Mac OS X file deployment considerations; using archive files for deployment; using ARD 3 to deploy items; using disk images for deployment |
| Deploying with Installation Packages |
Understanding Mac OS X installation technology; creating installation packages; using installation package actions, scripting, and snapshots; deploying and maintaining installation packages; third-party installation tools |
| Deploying Entire Systems |
System deployment techniques overview; creating a cloned system image; creating a modular system image; deploying system images; third-party system image creation tools and Boot Camp |
| Using NetBoot for Deployment |
Understanding the NetBoot service; creating simple NetBoot images; configuring the NetBoot service; creating custom NetBoot images; third-party system deployment tools |
| Postimaging Deployment Considerations |
Postimaging client configuration techniques; postimaging server configuration techniques; third-party postimaging configuration tools |
| System Maintenance |
Understanding system maintenance concepts; using Apple tools for system maintenance; using the Apple Software Update service; third-party system maintenance tools |
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