Course Descriptions This comprehensive advanced course is designed to take Server support technicians and Mac users deep inside the Lion Server operating system. The course will cover everything needed to successfully plan, deploy and maintain an OS X Lion Server. Students will be able to demonstrate their new knowledge though 1:1 labs , specifically designed to enhance their learning experience. This course is ideally suited to provide the knowledge required to support an Enterprise Deployment of an OS X Lion Server Solution. Prerequisites Students should have the following knowledge prior to attending the course: Lion 101, Lion 201 and OS X 301 or equivalent knowledge Course Outline Note: The curricula below comprise 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. Lesson 1: Deployment Planning Using the Deployment Planning Template Planning hardware deployment logistics Planning usage management Lesson 2: Deploying Individual Items and Containers Mac OS X file deployment considerations Using archive files for deployment Using ARD 3 to deploy items Using disk images for deployment Lesson 3: Deploying with Installation Packages Understanding Mac OS X installation technology Creating installation packages Using installation package actions, scripting, and snapshots Deploying and maintaining installation packages Third-party installation tools Lesson 4: Creating System Images Understanding system image creation Integrating systems with managed preferences Customizing a system prior to imaging Preparing a system for image creation Creating a cloned system image with Disk Utility Using System Image Utility to create NetBoot, Network Install, and NetRestore images Lesson 5: Deploying System Images Understanding System Image deployment Understanding the NetBoot service Configuring the NetBoot service Configuring clients to boot with a network disk image Monitoring and troubleshooting the NetBoot service Deploying system images with NetRestore Configuring ASR network multicast Deploying systems with NetInstall Using System Image Utility workflow actions MDM and Configuration Profiles Post-imaging considerations Lesson 6: System Maintenance Understanding system maintenance concepts Using Apple tools for system maintenance Using the Apple Software Update service Third-party system maintenance tools Lesson 7: Profile Manager Using OS X Server's new Profile Manager to deploy configuration profiles to OS X computers