This 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.
The course also teaches students how to create a tiered Software Update server solution, as well as about third-party solutions to supplement tools provided by Apple. Students get hands-on 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.
FEE
$2,000 course fee includes: books, materials, food, certification exam and certificate. $1,800 For Dataseam Participating Partner Organizations
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PREREQUISITES
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
Understanding of Mac OS X
Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.7
Basic Mac OS X Server experience or Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.7
Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment
Experience using the command-line interface with Mac OS X
LOCATION
Dataseam Louisville Training Center located at 640 S. 4th Street, Suite 400, Lousiville.
Course Outline
Topic |
Description |
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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