Integrating Mac OS X in the Enterprise

• Installing OS X
• Configuring OS X clients and servers
• Establishing requirements for interoperability
• Setting the stage for the enterprise

Server operating system features

• File Sharing Services
• Client Management
• Networking Services
• Directory Services

Administering the file system

• Managing the file system with Finder
• Uncovering the underlying UNIX file system
• Manipulating advanced file system attributes

Installing Mac applications

• Examining installation methodologies
• Monitoring application health
• Comparing Mac and Windows application architectures

Running Windows on the Mac platform

• Virtualising OS installations with Vmware
• Booting Windows natively with Bootcamp

Setting network preferences

• Establishing appropriate protocols for communication
• Activating network devices: Ethernet, AirPort
• Modifying preferences for Internet & Wireless

User account administration

• Adding and managing users
• Defining security settings for user accounts
• Preparing users for directory integration

Creating OS X and Windows workgroups

• Sharing files between Macs
• Setting permissions on file system objects
• Connecting Macs with SMB and AFP protocols
• Introducing SMB for PC connectivity

Sharing system resources

• Printer sharing
• Screen sharing
• Web sharing
• FTP
• Remote Desktop sharing

Integrating OS X into Active Directory (AD)

• Implementing LDAP services: AD and Open Directory
• Configuring AD for Mac integration
• Introducing iOS devices into the enterprise

Configuring directory services on an OS X client

• Leveraging Directory Utility for enterprise access
• Activating AD plug-in and Open Directory components

Managing OS X clients with Open Directory (OD)

• Centralising administration with a Mac server
• Working with the Server Admin and Workgroup Manager

Administering network resources and clients

• Building AD Users with the (ADUC) tool
• Integrating directory services with Workgroup Manager

Managing Mac desktop preferences

• Establishing distribution group architectures
• Pushing preferences with Profile Manager

Creating directory redundancy

• Replicating the Open Directory
• Specifying Master/Replica configuration

Accessing desktops remotely

• Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
• Apple Remote Desktop

Building enterprise DNS for AD and OD

• Establishing the primary DNS architecture
• Resolving DNS names across platforms

Synchronising time services

• Aligning time services for authentication
• Configuring W32Time and SNTP

Authenticating users with Kerberos

• Establishing Kerberos authentication paths
• Investigating Kerberized applications

Ensuring enterprise integrity

• Leveraging Disk Utility for backups and imaging
• Centralising backups to a server