Course Description
Course Description
Mac and Windows Integration is a two-day course designed for individuals bringing a Mac computer into an education or small business environment that is predominantly Windows-based. It is also for those who need to prepare for the Mac Integration Basics Certification exam. The course focuses on getting to know the foundations of Mac OS X integrated in a Windows environment and is a good compliment to the El Capitan 101 Support Essentials course.
Who Should Attend?
The seminar is designed for technical professionals who want to learn more about integrating a Mac into a Windows or other standards-based environment, including:
- Employees bringing their first Mac into a business with a Windows server.
- Windows IT professionals who need to integrate a Mac into their Windows network.
- Resellers, distributors, systems integrators, and consultants who are selling and/or integrating Mac computers into a Windows environment.
Prerequisites
El Capitan 101 Support Essentials course or equivalent.
Course Outline:
Note: Technology is always changing. And to stay current, so are FMC's courses. The outline below lists activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Part 1: Local directories
- What are directories?
- Inside a user record - attributes & values
- Creating accounts manually or via command line
- Creating a hidden admin account
- Inside Directory Utility
- Troubleshooting local Mac logins
Part 2: Joining an Active Directory domain
- Binding to AD
- Mobile accounts
- Roaming profiles
- Remapping custom attributes
- Troubleshooting AD logins
Part 3: Kerberos
- An overview of MIT & Heimdal Kerberos
- Kerberos tickets
- Troubleshooting authentication issues
Part 4: Collaboration
- Connecting a Mac to a Windows file server
- Exchange & other mail, contacts & calendar services
- Instant messaging
Part 5: Security
- User account security & Keychains
- System Security
- Network Security
- VPN
Part 6: Printing
- Adding a network printer
- Sharing a printer from your Mac
- CUPS
Part 7: Data management & backup
- Migrating data with Migration Assistant
- Time Machine backups
Part 8: Running Windows on a Mac
- Dual-booting with Boot Camp
- Virtualization with Parallels, VMware, Virtualbox
*Includes a flash drive containing slides, notes and other helpful information to enhance the classroom experience.
Certification
- Exam name: Mac Integration Basics 10.11
- Certification name: Apple Certified Associate - Mac Integration Basics 10.11
Note: This custom-designed class is created and owned by Future Media Concepts. It is not sponsored or authorized by Apple.
Cancelling an Open Enrollment Registration
Cancellation policy:
If notice is given 15 or more calendar days before the start of a class, the student may receive a full refund less a $100 administrative fee. If notice is given less than 15 calendar days no rescheduling or refunds are permitted.
Rescheduling Policy
If notice Is given 15 or more calendar days before the start of the class a student may reschedule . A student can reschedule a class up to two (2) times. Additional reschedules will not be allowed.
No Shows if a student does not attend a scheduled session, there will be no refund or rescheduling permitted. Payment is forfeited. FMC reserves the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrollment or in other circumstances. FMC will endeavor to give as much advance notice as possible of any change to the schedule. FMC shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss arising whatsoever.