MacOS X System Administration

Summary

Course Aim:

This course examines how to prepare, configure, and maintain a Macintosh workstation for publishing production. Users will learn how to install and configure the MacOS and sample applications and utilities. As well as recommended workstation configurations.

Course Prerequisites:

The prerequisites for this course is that you have attended the MacOS X Introduction course or have equivalent experience. As this is a technical course, previous system management experience is useful.

Course Duration:

Two days 9:00am – 4:30pm

Classroom courses include:

  • Adobe Certified instructors (with min 10 yrs experience)
  • Alpha prepared comprehensive coursenotes with tutorials and exercises (updated frequently to reflect industry trends)
  • Certificates
  • eLearning DVD Package (FREE at course registration where available, see our SPECIALS)
  • After course support, unlimited HELP DESK (via email, to reinforce the learning), helpdesk@alphacc.com.au
  • Training guarantee
  • FREE repeat of public course within 6 months (where required, and on same version), see terms & conditions

Content

Course Content

During this course you will learn about:

Topic 1 Multi User

  • fast user switching and what stays open
  • editing of system files - no more terminal
  • login items
  • user limiting

Topic 2 Disk Related

  • disk utility - create & restore .dmg files
  • activity monitor
  • third party tools like Carbon Copy Cloner & Net Restore
  • journaled file-system + auto system
  • de-fragmentation and optimisation

Topic 3 File Related

  • compression via ZIP
  • actions via finder button inc; applescript folder actions
  • new get info and attributes
  • secure delete functions
  • labels returned - how to use with retrospect

Topic 4 Organisation & Navigation

  • the new finder inc; rootless file system
  • dock
  • application switching
  • expose

Topic 5 Advanced Printing & Faxing

  • CUPS printing system and configuration via website
  • Colorsync filters inc; PDF/X3
  • PDF Workflow via PDF button in print menu
  • Fax setup inc; forwarding to printer or email account

Topic 6 Font Management

  • advanced typography features
  • keyboard viewer and character pal
  • fontbook and the four standard locations
  • third party tools - Font Doctor, Suitcase, Font Book

Topic 7 Networking

  • network configuration
  • firewall & connection sharing
  • rendezvous technology (mDNS + TCP/IP)
  • network utility for trojan scanning, DNS setup etc…
  • sharing printers, scanners & cameras - local and via web
  • connection to Win, SMB & Active Directory networks
  • directory access configuration

Topic 8 Classic

  • sleeping and auto login
  • memory allocation adjustment
  • fixing OS 9 permissions

Topic 9 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • daily/weekly/monthly tasks
  • view logs via console & system profiler
  • terminal for file deletion etc…
  • disk utility for repair disks (non-boot) & repair permissions
  • old OS 9 third party disk utility issues

Topic 10 OS X Server

  • Server use and configuration (brief - can be covered in detail in a private course)

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Packages

Packages Available

We offer various packages, designed for users who want to upgrade their skills across a range of Adobe applications.

This course is not currently available as part of a package. Please click the specials link above to see if specials are currently available for this course.

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Specials

2010 Training Special for Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne-Canberra Centres

Option 1 (SYD-BRIS-MELB):

Selected Level 1 courses $800 from 27/04/2010

Selected Level 1 public courses in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centres are now $800 (RRP $935) during the promotional period. The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion.

Option 2 (SYD-BRIS-MELB-CANB):

Buy 2 * 2-day courses and get a 1-day course FREE

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Alpha is offering a FREE 1-day course to the person attending TWO 2-day public courses (at RRP pricing) in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne-Canberra Training Centres during the promotional period. The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion and will be limited to specific 1-day courses. Courses will be invoiced together (two 2-day courses, at RRP pricing, plus 1-day free course) and must be paid in full before course commencement to obtain free course. Register for TWO public 2-day courses to obtain the FREE 1-day course.

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Alpha is offering a 15% discount OFF to the person attending TWO 2-day public courses (at RRP pricing) in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centre during the promotional period. The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion. Courses will be invoiced together (two 2-day courses to one attendee, at RRP pricing, less 15% OFF) and must be paid in full before course commencement to obtain free course. Register for TWO public 2-day courses to obtain the 15% discount off.

Option 4 (SYD-BRIS-MELB):

Buy Acrobat Package for $800 (Package RRP normally $850) from 27/04/2010

The Acrobat Package (Acrobat for Business and Acrobat Advanced) public courses in our Sydney-Brisbane-Melbourne Training Centres is now $800 during the promotional period (Package RRP normally $850; note the 2 courses bought separetely are $945). The offer can’t be taken with another offer or promotion and is limited.

 

eLearning DVD

When you attend the any of the following scheduled courses, you will receive a FREE eLearning DVD:

  • Acrobat for Business
  • PhotoShop Level 1
  • Illustrator Level 1
  • InDesign Level 1
  • Dreamweaver Level 1
  • Flash Level 1
  • Acrobat Advanced
  • PhotoShop Level 2
  • Illustrator Level 2
  • InDesign Level 2
  • Dreamweaver Level 2
  • Flash Level 2

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Course cost

$CALL

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Duration

2 days

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