Get deep into OS X Lion Server with this official study and workbook. Whether you're preparing for the Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) exam or using OS X Lion Server as an administrator, you'll find first-hand Apple knowledge.
In 8 comprehensive lessons, you will learn step-by-step how to install OS X Lion, use OpenDirectory for authentication, manage users through the new Profile Manager, set permissions for users, workgroups and computers via ACL, and manage the system through the new Server app. You set up the web server and configure collaboration services such as Mail, Web, Wiki, iCal, and iChat.
Thanks to its close alignment with the learning objectives of the OS X Server Essentials 10.7 exams, this book helps you prepare exams as well as with your daily work with OS X Lion Server - whether you are a network administrator, support technician, or simply an inquisitive Mac user.
This book
- provides first-hand explanations of OS X Lion Server and underlying technologies, as well as troubleshooting and effectively securing the system,
- guides you step by step through practical and authentic tasks in concentrated lessons,
- allows you to effectively plan your learning penalty thanks to learning goals and time information.
- Helps to review and consolidate what you have learned with summaries and question & answer blocks at the end of each lesson.
The Apple Pro Training Series books are the official course reading for the Apple Training and Certification Program, but are also excellent for self-study. After working through all the lessons in this book (or after attending an appropriate course at an Apple Authorized Training Center), you can take the OS X Server Essentials 10.7 exam and get certified as an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator. Authorized Training Centers can be found at http://www.apple.com/raining/.
The two authors Arek Dreyer and Ben Greisler are long-standing Apple Certified Trainers and known for their commitment to the Macworld Expo. Dreyer is an experienced book author and offers training worldwide with his company, among his customers is Apple. Greisler has made a name for himself as an author and lecturer and sells Apple solutions in the business environment with his company.