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Snow 100: An Introduction to Mac OS X v10.6

Course Description

Introduction to Mac OS X is a 1-day preliminary course
for those new to Mac OS X who need to prepare for the
Mac OS X Support Essentials course, or other technical
Mac OS X training courses. This course focuses on getting
to know the foundations of Mac OS X, with topics ranging
from efficient window and application management to
system customization. You´ll also learn how to configure
user accounts and manage files.

Course Outlines
About Apple
Mac OS X Interface
Navigation (The Finder)
Mac OS X Workspace (Getting More out of Your Mac)
Mac OS Built In Applications
Using Network
System Preferences
Utilities
Introducing Mac OS Bundled Software


For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/snow100

Snow 101: Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 Qualifies
for an exam that qualifies for the following certificate:

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 exam

And qualifies partly for the following certificate:

Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator (ACTC)
Apple Certified Support Professional v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam

Course Description

Mac OS X Support Essentials is a 3-days, handson
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.


Course Outlines
Installation & Initial Setup
User Accounts
Commandline & Automation
File Systems
File Management
Applications
Network Configuration
Network Services
Peripherals
Startup Process

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/snow101

Snow 201: Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Qualifies for an exam
that qualifies partly for the following certificates:

Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator (ACTC)
Apple Certified Support Professional v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam

Apple Certified System administrator (ACSA)
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Advanced System Administration v10.6 Exam

Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA)
Xsan 2 Administration Exam
Final Cut Server 1.5 Administration Exam
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam
One of Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 Exam
Final Cut Pro 7, Level 1 Exam

and qualifies partly for the following certificates as part of the ACTC 10.6 certificate:

Apple Certified Specialist - Directory 10.6
Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Exam

Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment 10.6
Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Exam

Course Description

to give technical coordinators and entry-level system
administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to
implement and maintain a network that uses Mac OS X
Server.
Students learn how to install and configure Mac OS
X Server to provide network-based services, such as
file sharing, mail, web and wikis. Tools for efficiently
managing and deploying Mac OS X and software updates
are also covered.
The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on
case study exercises that provide practical real-world
experience.

Course Outlines
Installing & Configuring Mac OS X Server
Authenticating & Authorizing Accounts
Using Open Directory
Using File Services
Hosting Mail Services
Managing Web Services
Using Collaborative Services
Implementing Deployment Solutions
Managing Accounts

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/snow201

Snow 301:Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Qualifies for
an exam that qualifies partly for the following certificate:

Apple Certified System administrator (ACSA)
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 Exam

Apple Certified Specialist - Directory 10.6
Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Exam


Course Description

This 4-days course focuses on both Mac OS X as a
directory service client, and Mac OS X Server as a
directory server. Cross platform solutions are emphasized
in both instances.
In working with Mac OS X, you´ll learn how to use
network accounts and Kerberos authentication with
any common directory service, such as Apple´s Open
Directory, Microsoft´s Active Directory, or an industrystandard
LDAP server. In working with Mac OS X Server,
you´ll learn how to run a robust, scalable directory system
using Apple´s Open Directory server. Students also learn
how to use Mac OS X Server to augment an existing
directory service infrastructure.

Course Outlines
Accessing the Local Directory Service
Accessing an Open Directory System
Accessing an LDAP Server
Accessing an Active Directory System
Configuring Open Directory Server
Configuring Open Directory Replicas
Connecting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory System
Integrating Mac OS X Server with Other Systems

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/snow301


Note:
The official course is not always available. It is subject
to the availability of a certified trainer. However, we offer
a non-official version of the course all the time, and it
qualifies to the same exam.

Snow 302: Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Qualifies for an exam that
qualifies partly for the following certificate:

Apple Certified System administrator (ACSA)
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 Exam

Apple Certified Specialist - Deployment 10.6
Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Exam


Course Description

This 3-days course focuses on solutions for deploying
software, ranging from the installation of individual files
to the deployment of complete system images to multiple
computers. You´ll apply what you´ve learned to create a
full deployment plan that includes testing, hardware and
software deployment, auditing and maintenance.
You´ll also learn how to create a tiered Software Update
server solution, as well as about third-party solutions to
supplement tools provided by Apple. You´ll get handson
experience in using tools such as Apple Remote
Desktop, Disk Utility, PackageMaker, and System Image
Utility and discuss the pros and cons of each for different
deployment situations.


Course Outlines
Deployment Planning
Deploying Individual Items and Containers
Deploying with Installation Packages
Deploying Entire Systems
Using NetBoot for Deployment
Postimaging Deployment Considerations
System Maintenance

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/snow302


Note:
The official course is not always available. It is subject
to the availability of a certified trainer. However, we offer
a non-official version of the course all the time, and it
qualifies to the same exam.

Snow 303: Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6
Qualifies for an exam that qualifies partly for the followingcertificate:

Apple Certified System administrator (ACSA)
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Direcory Services v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6 Exam
Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6 Exam

Apple Certified Specialist - Security & Mobility 10.6
Apple Certified Technical Co-ordinator v10.6 Certificate
Mac OS X Security & Mobility v10.6 Exam


Course Description

Comming Soon


Course Outlines

Comming Soon

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/snow303


Note:
The official course is not always available. It is subject
to the availability of a certified trainer. However, we offer
a non-official version of the course all the time, and it
qualifies to the same exam.

Xsan 301: Xsan 2 Administration
Qualifies for an exam that qualifies partly for the followingcertificate:

Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA)
Xsan 2 Administration Exam
Final Cut Server 1.5 Administration Exam
One of Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 Exam
Final Cut Pro 7, Level 1 Exam


Course Description

The 3-days Xsan 2 Administration course focuses on
deploying storage area networks. Students configure,
performance tune, and troubleshoot a storage area
network using Apple´s Xsan 2 tools. The course also
covers storage resource management and data protection.
Learn how to implement and administer Xsan 2, Apple´s
enterprise file system designed for storage area networks
(SAN). Take advantage of Xsan 2´s built-in flexibility and
create shared volumes on your SAN compatible with thirdparty
products, maximizing the return on your storage
investment. Use the skills, tools, and knowledge from this
course to set up, manage, and monitor the SAN that´s
right for your organization.


Course Outlines

Concepts
Deployment
Client Management
Volume Management
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Planning

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/itpro/xsan301


Note:
The official course is not always available. It is subject
to the availability of a certified trainer. However, we offer
a non-official version of the course all the time, and it
qualifies to the same exam.


Snow 303: Mac OS X Security and Mobility 10.6
Qualifies for an exam that qualifies partly for the followingcertificate:

Apple Certified Media Administrator (ACMA)
Xsan 2 Administration Exam
Final Cut Server 1.5 Administration Exam
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6 Exam
One of Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6 Exam
Final Cut Pro 7, Level 1 Exam



Course Description

This 3-days class combines a comprehensive theoretical
overview with intensive hands-on experience to prepare
you for Xsan 2 integrations of any size or configuration.
The course covers Xsan components, requirements,
topologies, and installation challenge, and provides
dedicated time with a system for you to explore
implementation from component setup and connection to
software installation and configuration.


Course Outlines

Understanding SANs
Xsan Specifications, Terminology and Configuration Requirements
Planning Xsan Deployments
Deployment
Client Management
Volume Management
Pro Apps Workflows
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

For More Details:
Kindly Visit:
http://training.apple.com/creative/xsan410


Note:
The official course is not always available. It is subject
to the availability of a certified trainer. However, we offer
a non-official version of the course all the time, and it
qualifies to the same exam.

Other Available Technical Courses

• Administering Final Cut Server
• Filemaker 10, End User
• Filemaker 10, Developer

This Tarakeeb model offers training in a onefull
day schedule. The course is based on a
renowned reference book. You will own the
book and have it over viewed to clarity by an
expert Tarakeeb trainer.

Available topics are:
• The Unix Side in your Mac
• Apple Automator
• Apple Script

 

Apple offers technical training for professionals who are responsible for planning, maintaining, and integrating Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Xserves, and Xserve RAID into a network environment.
The curriculum objectives support a tiered certification program for system administrators, technical coordinators, and support professionals.

 

The IT Career is diverse and involves different levels of specialization and experience in different sides of the used software, operating system, network and hardware.

Acquiring any career based on using the Mac OS X involves basic comprehensive knowledge of the system.

A Help Desk Professional or a Support Professional supports Mac OS X users or work in a business that uses Mac OS X systems.
A Technical Coordinator or A Power User manages networks of Mac OS X systems in your organization.

System Administrators and Engineers manage medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multiplatform deployments. Their role is to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune, and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a multi-platform networked environment.

Mac OS X

Loaded with innovations, Mac OS X is the world’s most advanced operating system. Organise your files in stacks, browse files with Cover Flow, use Quick Look to preview files without even opening them, go back in time to restore old files with Time Machine, send email using personalised stationery, add effects to video chats and much more.

Mac OS X Server 10.6

Mac OS X Server v10.6 Snow Leopard is a powerful 64-bit server operating system with features and applications that make it easier for everyone in your organization to collaborate, communicate, and share information.
With Mac OS X Server, users can effortlessly share files, schedule meetings and events, exchange instant messages, send and receive mail on the Internet, access the organization's network remotely, publish podcasts, and host websites, wikis, and blogs. And Snow Leopard Server is up to twice as fast as its predecessor, improving performance for file sharing, mail, web hosting, and more.

Xsan

Share terabytes of data over an ultrafast Fibre Channel network with Xsan 2, the high-performance 64-bit SAN file system for Mac OS X.
Xsan is a powerful and scalable solution for enterprise storage consolidation and demanding video post-production and broadcast workflows.