Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Server Essentials, 2nd
Edition - A Guide to Using and
Supporting Mac OS X Server v10.5
Reviewed by Robert Pritchett
Authors: Schoun
Regan, David Pugh
Peachpit
Released: January
7, 2008
Pages: 538
$60 USD
Requirements: Mac
OS X 10.5 Leopard and at least two Mac-based computers that can run under Mac
OS X 10.5.
Skills Assessment Guide
ISBN: 9780321496607
Strengths: Outside
Apple's Knowedgebase, this is it for documentation regarding Mac OS X Server.
Weaknesses: Occasional typos in text. Not very helpful for practical server support. |
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Introduction
"The only Apple-certified book
on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, this comprehensive reference takes support
technicians and ardent Mac users deep inside their operating systems, covering
everything from networking technologies to system administration, customizing
the operating system, command-line programming, and more. Keyed to the learning
objectives of the Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification exam, the
lessons in this self-paced volume serve as a perfect supplement to Apple’s own
training class and a first-rate primer for computer support personnel who need
to troubleshoot and optimize Mac OS X as part of their jobs. Self-quizzes and
chapter tests reinforce the knowledge gained along the way."
What I Learned
The book does have an occasional editorial typo. It misses he opportunity to address
deeper topics in eMail support and in 3rd-party apps such as Ruby on Rails,
etc. It is not comprehensive, but rather focuses most of its attention on
passing the ACTC and ACSA certification exams.
What was revealing is there isn't that much different
between the server version and the stand-alone version of Mac OS X. It is the
"extras" that come with the server version that make all the
difference. The hooks into non-Mac legacy systems (read Microsoft
"services") in version 10.5 is also a welcome plus.
The importance of this book is how it is laid out with the
intent of helping us understand "Apple-think" regarding server-based
support and in passing the certification exams for both the Apple Certified
Technical Coordinator and the Apple Certified System Administrator.
I also found these sites to also be of tremendous help:
AFP548
MacEnterprise
Conclusion
Start with the book and then if need, be go attend a class
in order to pas the exam. It is that simple.
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