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.
Directory Services Administration
Lesson 1 Understanding Directory Services
Lesson 2 Accessing Local Directory Services
Lesson 3 Accessing Mac OS X Server Directory Services
Lesson 4 Integrating Mac OS X With Third-Party Directory Lesson 5 Integrating Mac OS X With Active Directory
Lesson 6 Kerberos Fundamentals
Lesson 7 Hosting OpenLDAP
Lesson 8 Providing Single Sign-on Authentication
Lesson 9 Integrating With Kerberos
Lesson 10 Replication
Lesson 11 Planning and Deploying Directory Services
Security Admistration
Lesson 12 Mac OS X Security Overview
Lesson 13 Securing the Local System
Lesson 14 Optimizing Data Confidentiality
Lesson 15 Mobility Security Concerns
Lesson 16 Secure Network Connections
Lesson 17 Secure Authentication
Lesson 18 Secure Network Configuration
Lesson 19 Mail Security
Lesson 20 Web Security
Lesson 21 Maintenance, Intrusion Detection, and Auditing
Networking and File Services
Lesson 22 Unmanaged Networking
Lesson 23 IP Networks and Services
Lesson 24 Mac OS X Network Architecture
Lesson 25 Resolving Network System Issues
Lesson 26 Maintaining Local Volumes and Files
Lesson 27 File Permissions and Flags
Lesson 28 Network File Services
Lesson 29 Mounting Remote File Systems
Appendixes
Appendix A vi Reference
Appendix B Basic Command-Line Reference