课程简介：
Snow 301课程: Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6是一门为期4天的实战课程。课程既包括Mac OS X客户端的目录服务配置，也包括如何配置Mac OS X Server目录服务器。两者都将跨平台的解决方案作为重点。学生将学习如何通过Mac OS X的网络账户和Kerberos认证协议配置常见的目录服务，如Apple的开放式目录、微软的活动目录或其它标准的LDAP服务器。而后，学生将学习如何配置Mac OS X Server的Apple开放式目录服务来运行一个健壮的可伸缩的目录服务系统。学生还将学习如何使用Mac OS X Server来强化现有的目录服务架构。课程包括授课和基于真实案例的动手练习，从而让学生获得真正的实战经验。
培训对象：
本课程针对需要掌握目录服务知识的系统管理员和IT专业技术人员，包括如何高效的配置Mac OS X计算机以访问目录服务，以及如何在混合环境中通过配置Mac OS X Server来提供目录服务。
预备知识：
学生应当具备下列知识或已经学习过下列课程：
- 基本的排错经验或参加过Snow 101课程培训
- 基本的Mac OS X Server经验或参加过Snow 201课程培训
- 理解基本的IP网络概念，包括IP地址、子网掩码、端口和协议
- 有使用 Mac OS X命令行界面的经验
课程大纲：
- Chapter 1 – Accessing the Local Directory Service
Creating and editing local users; creating and editing local groups; troubleshooting login issues - Chapter 2 – Accessing an Open Directory System
Configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using an Open Directory master; configuring Directory Services search paths; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues - Chapter 3 – Accessing an LDAP Server
Populating an LDAP server with information required by Mac OS X for network login; configuring Mac OS X client computer to log in using a standard LDAP server; troubleshooting login issues - Chapter 4 – Accessing an Active Directory System
Configuring Mac OS X client computers to log in using an Active Directory system; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting login issues - Chapter 5 – Configuring Open Directory Server
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory master; configuring Mac OS X Server as a Primary Domain Controller; managing data stored in an Open Directory master; troubleshooting issues promoting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory master - Chapter 6 – Configuring Open Directory Replicas
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory replica; troubleshooting Open Directory replication - Chapter 7 – Connecting Mac OS X Server to an Open Directory System
Configuring a Mac OS X Server to connect to an existing Open Directory server; configuring a service to use an Open Directory network user or group; troubleshooting binding issues; troubleshooting authentication issues - Chapter 8 – Integrating Mac OS X Server with Other Systems
Configuring Mac OS X Server to supplement directory data provided by a third-party server; configuring Mac OS X Server services to authenticate in a third-party Kerberos realm; configuring a third-party server to authenticate using an Open Directory KDC
培训时间：
- 周末班60课时（每课时30分钟），共6周，每周1次（9AM-12PM & 1PM-3PM 或 3:30PM-5:30PM & 6:30PM-9:30PM）。
- 脱产班64课时（每课时30分钟），连续4天（9AM-12PM & 1PM-6PM）。
考试及证书：
- 本课程对应编号9L0-624认证考试，通过考核由Apple公司颁发ACS（Apple Certified Specialist – Directory Services 10.6）国际认证证书。
- 根据Apple公司规定，通过Mac OS X Server Essentials 10.6 认证考试（编号：9L0-510，对应Snow 201课程)、Mac OS X Directory Services 10.6认证考试（编号：9L0-624，对应Snow 301课程)、Mac OS X Deployment 10.6认证考试（编号：9L0-623，对应Snow 302课程)、Mac OS X Security and Mobility 认证考试（编号：9L0-625，对应Snow 303课程)，由Apple公司颁发ACSA（Apple Certified System Administrator）国际认证证书。
