This comprehensive, technical reference guide provides in-depth information on Apple technical architecture. It will teach the reader how to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a networked environment. The book covers myriad system administration topics from Directory Services integration to Tiger Server deployment, Xsan administration, accountmanagement best practices, security best practices, and more. Following the learning objectives of the Apple Certified System Administrator exam, this book is a perfect supplement to Apple's own training class and a in-depth technical reference for existing system administrators and engineers.
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This comprehensive, technical reference guide provides in-depth information on Apple technical architecture. It will teach the reader how to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a networked environment. The book covers myriad system administration topics from Directory Services integration to Tiger Server deployment, Xsan administration, accountmanagement best practices, security best practices, and more. Following the learning objectives of the Apple Certified System Administrator exam, this book is a perfect supplement to Apple's own training class and a in-depth technical reference for existing system administrators and engineers.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a one-to-one version of the course material found in the Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 course, the Security Best Practices v10.4 course and more. The exercises are well thought out and easy to do. Not so easy to remember are the 800+ pages, but it is not meant to teach you all you need to know about being an SysAdmin. It is enough to get you through these two exams, which give you 7 credits and the ACSA. And it is enough to set you off into a job as Junior SysAdmin or, as in my case, a supporter with server duties.
Ideally, one should visit both official courses - not so much because more is offered in the actual courses than in the book, but rather because one can ask pointed questions of the teacher, that one cannot ask if something in the book is not clear.
As in most such books, it represents a beginning - the rest is a matter of acquiring experience. Do not expect this book to give you all the answers. I doubt if that would be possible. But it will give a whole lot of things to look out for and a whole lot of new input, especially if you have been doing some SysAdmin-ing and now want a look-see as to how the fulltime SysAdmins do it.
Ideally, one should visit both official courses - not so much because more is offered in the actual courses than in the book, but rather because one can ask pointed questions of the teacher, that one cannot ask if something in the book is not clear.
As in most such books, it represents a beginning - the rest is a matter of acquiring experience. Do not expect this book to give you all the answers. I doubt if that would be possible. But it will give a whole lot of things to look out for and a whole lot of new input, especially if you have been doing some SysAdmin-ing and now want a look-see as to how the fulltime SysAdmins do it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book along with Mac OS X Server Essentials. While that book is good on the GUI interface, this book shows in good detail what is really going on under the hood and behind the scenes. I have a much better understanding of Open Directory and LDAP in general as well as Kerberos and Single Sign in logic. Many of the other services offered under OS X Server 10.4 are also explained well. The command line information is good while not being so in depth as to lose the reader. You should have a basic familiarity with UNIX command line before trying to understand the concepts presented. The section on security is very good and presents a broad range of options to the administrator.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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As another review states, this book is the guide for the relevant Apple ACSA courses. It succinctly provides you with an understanding of the basic information needed to attack the certification exams.
I do also recommend that you find the time and funds to actually take the classes. The folks in Cupertino have put a lot of work into creating great courses that offer you the crucial opportunity to learn by doing. The content and examples you work through during the courses are relevant to a wide range of applications, from small business to multi-national corporation as well as K-12, higher education, and research.
Schoun himself is one of the top independent providers of Apple training and has had no small hand in the development of the courses. I've had the pleasure of taking classes from him on several occasions and recommend his work highly.
I do also recommend that you find the time and funds to actually take the classes. The folks in Cupertino have put a lot of work into creating great courses that offer you the crucial opportunity to learn by doing. The content and examples you work through during the courses are relevant to a wide range of applications, from small business to multi-national corporation as well as K-12, higher education, and research.
Schoun himself is one of the top independent providers of Apple training and has had no small hand in the development of the courses. I've had the pleasure of taking classes from him on several occasions and recommend his work highly.
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Simply...awesome
He's got an amazing grasp of the subject and very easy, organized way to present it. I'm enjoying learning what could otherwise be a very dry subject.
Published on April 13, 2008 by Patricia Dengler
Very Good Explanation of OS X Directory Services
I read this book from cover to cover in order to prepare for two of the ACSA certification exams Apple offers, including the Directory Services Integration and Administration and... Read more
Published on November 4, 2006 by Maximilian H. Patan
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In this first section of the book, Part 1: "Directory Services Administration," you will learn the benefits and features of directory services in Mac OS X version 10.4. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sregan sregan, instructor kernel, forked files, uchg flag, network home folders, local home folder, trusted binding, local directory domain, kerberized service, yank buffer, encrypted disk image, keytab file, keychain entry, initial administrator account, troubleshooting network issues, managed preferences, login keychain, user password type, password assistant, mount records, crypt password, password server, guest deny, allow udp, replica computer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Active Directory, Lesson Review, Open Firmware, Knowledge Base, Erich Weiss, John Smith, Disk Utility, Juan Sanchez, Mike Smythe, Rhonda Doughty, Deb Appear, John Angis, Rob Neddy, David Offstrand, Keychain Access, Directory Administ, Admin Sharing, Karen Costus, Kathrine Chang, Mary Decaen, References Administration Guides, Rely Dehne, Gateway Setup Assistant, Internet Protocol, Personal File Sharing New!
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In this first section of the book, Part 1: "Directory Services Administration," you will learn the benefits and features of directory services in Mac OS X version 10.4. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sregan sregan, instructor kernel, forked files, uchg flag, network home folders, local home folder, trusted binding, local directory domain, kerberized service, yank buffer, encrypted disk image, keytab file, keychain entry, initial administrator account, troubleshooting network issues, managed preferences, login keychain, user password type, password assistant, mount records, crypt password, password server, guest deny, allow udp, replica computer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Active Directory, Lesson Review, Open Firmware, Knowledge Base, Erich Weiss, John Smith, Disk Utility, Juan Sanchez, Mike Smythe, Rhonda Doughty, Deb Appear, John Angis, Rob Neddy, David Offstrand, Keychain Access, Directory Administ, Admin Sharing, Karen Costus, Kathrine Chang, Mary Decaen, References Administration Guides, Rely Dehne, Gateway Setup Assistant, Internet Protocol, Personal File Sharing New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Kerberos: The Definitive Guide (Definitive Guides) by Jason Garman on page 152, page 236, and page 477
- Using Samba, Second Edition by Jay T's on page 748, and page 774
- Network Troubleshooting Tools (O'Reilly System Administration) by Joseph D Sloan on page 682
- Internet Security for Your Macintosh: A Guide for the Rest of Us by Alan B. Oppenheimer on page 513
- IPv6 Essentials by Silvia Hagen on page 646
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