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Integrating Mac OS X into a Windows Environment: Hands-On

 
Course: 947   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

You Will Learn How To

  • Install and configure Mac OS X desktops and servers to seamlessly integrate into a Windows network
  • Navigate the OS X file system, install Mac applications and run Windows virtual machines
  • Share enterprise resources across a diverse Windows and Mac OS X network
  • Configure LDAP services including Active Directory and Open Directory
  • Streamline daily tasks with tools like ADUC, Workgroup Manager, Remote Desktop and Time Machine
  • Deploy network services like DNS, Time and replication to establish Mac/Windows communication

Course Benefits

As Mac OS X computers have gained popularity with a wider range of users, the need for seamless integration between Mac and Windows resources has become imperative. Network administrators must have the knowledge and tools required to integrate Mac OS X and Windows. In this course, you gain the skills to build a completely integrated OS X and Windows network.

Who Should Attend

Network and system administrators, help desk and support personnel and Windows power users moving to Macintosh. General networking knowledge at the level of Course 450, "Networking Comprehensive Introduction," is assumed.

Hands-On Training

Through a progressive case study, you gain practical experience integrating OS X desktops and servers into a Windows enterprise environment. Exercises include:
  • Installing and configuring Mac OS X Server
  • Navigating the Mac OS X user interface
  • Running Windows virtual machines in OS X
  • Performing system administration tasks
  • Administering the Active Directory with ADUC
  • Simplifying administration with Workgroup Manager
  • Building your own enterprise network with Mac and Windows clients and servers

Related Courses

 
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 		 

Upcoming Dates

Mar 10 - 13, 2009
 Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA)
Mar 17 - 20, 2009
 New York
Apr 7 - 10, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
Apr 14 - 17, 2009
 Los Angeles
Jun 16 - 19, 2009
 Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA)
Jun 23 - 26, 2009
 New York
Jul 14 - 17, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
Aug 4 - 7, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Aug 11 - 14, 2009
 Los Angeles

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Integrating Mac OS X into a Windows Environment: Hands-On

 
Course: 947   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 
Course 947 Content
 

Mac OS X Overview

  • Installing OS X
  • Exploring operating system features
  • Configuring OS X clients and servers
  • Establishing requirements for interoperability

Discovering the Mac User Interface

Operating system and user interface basics

  • Finder
  • System preferences
  • Terminal
  • Menu bar
  • Configuring the Dock
  • Spaces
  • Stacks

Navigating the file system

  • Managing the file system with Finder
  • Uncovering the UNIX file system
  • Manipulating the file system with Terminal

Installing Mac applications

  • Comparing drag and drop vs. Installer programs
  • Examining the architecture of the Applications folder and application packages

Running Windows on the Mac platform

  • Virtualizing Windows installations with VMware and Parallels
  • Booting Windows natively with Bootcamp

Managing OS X Network Integration

Setting network preferences

  • Establishing appropriate protocols for communication
  • Activating network devices: Ethernet, Bluetooth and AirPort
  • Selecting network preferences using the Sharing panel

User account administration

  • Adding users
  • Defining security for user accounts

Crafting OS X and Windows workgroups

  • Sharing files between Macs
  • Setting permissions on file system objects
  • Connecting Macs with SMB and AFP protocols
  • Browsing for Mac resources with Finder
  • Connecting with PCs using SMB

Sharing system resources

  • Printer sharing
  • Screen sharing
  • Web sharing
  • XGrid
  • FTP

Building Centralized Directory Services

Integrating OS X into the Windows Active Directory (AD)

  • Implementing LDAP services: AD and Open Directory
  • Configuring AD for Mac integration
  • Building AD containers and objects
  • Establishing AD security for OS X clients

Configuring directory services on an OS X client

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

Managing OS X clients with Open Directory (OD)

  • Centralizing administration with a Mac server
  • Synchronizing security between AD and OD resources
  • Building a common desktop with standard resources
  • Controlling printer access with groups

Simplifying OS X and Windows Administration

Managing network resources and clients

  • The AD Users and Computers (ADUC) tool
  • OS X Server Workgroup Manager

Accessing desktops remotely

  • Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
  • Apple Remote Desktop

Automating OS X backups

  • Formatting disk resources with Disk Utility
  • Protecting data with Time Machine
  • Centralizing backups with Time Capsule

Integrating Enterprise Services

Building enterprise DNS for AD and OD

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

Synchronizing time services

  • Aligning time services for authentication
  • Configuring W32Time and SNTP

Authenticating users with Kerberos

  • Establishing Kerberos authentication paths
  • Investigating Kerberized applications

Creating directory redundancy

  • Replicating the Open Directory
  • Specifying Master/Replica configuration
 
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Integrating Mac OS X into a Windows Environment: Hands-On Tuition

 
Course: 947   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 4 Days
 
 

Course Tuition
$ 2,790 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 1,800 10-Day Pass
$ 1,670 Training Passport
$ 1,625 Premium-Pass
$ 2,200 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,515 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,484 Government Discount
 

 

Your Course Tuition Entitles You To...

  • Class participation
  • Team workshops
  • Use of in-class hands-on equipment
  • Comprehensive course materials
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Course Completion Certificate awarding Continuing Education Units
  • FREE participation in Professional Certification
  • FREE participation in College Credit programs (including related exams)
  
 

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