This course is a combined delivery of the Apple authorized El Capitan 101 and El Capitan 201 courses. The OS X Support Essentials 10.11 Exam is included with the class. (Note: The exam is not included for on-site or online delivery.)

This course gives you the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a network that uses OS X Server. You learn how to install and configure OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing and authentication. Tools for efficiently managing and deploying OS X and software updates are also covered.

1. Installation and Configuration

• Install OS X El Capitan
• Setup and Configuration 
• OS X Recovery 
• OS X Software Updates 

2. User Accounts

• User Accounts 
• User Home Folders 
• System Security 
• Keychain Management 

3. File Systems

• File Systems and Storage 
• FileVault
• Permissions and Sharing 
• File System Troubleshooting

4. Data Management

• Hidden Items, Shortcuts, and File Archives 
• System resources 
• Metadata and Spotlight 
• Time Machine 

5. Applications and Processes

• Application Installation 
• Document Management 
• Application Management and Troubleshooting 

6. Network Configuration

• Network Essentials 
• Advanced Network Configuration 
• Network Troubleshooting

7. Network Services

• Network Services 
• Host Sharing and Personal Firewall

8. System Management

• Peripherals and Drivers 
• Print and Scan 
• System Troubleshooting

9. Configuring and Monitoring OS X Server

• Installing OS X Server
• Providing DNS Records
• Exploring the Server App
• Configuring SSL Certificates
• Using Status and Notifications
• Backing Up OS X Server

10. Configuring Accounts

• Managing Local Users
• Configuring Open Directory Services
• Managing Local Network Accounts

11. Managing Devices with Configuration Profiles

• Configuring OS X Server to Provide Device Management
• Managing with Profile Manager

12. Sharing Files

• Configuring the File Sharing Service
• Defining File Access

13. Implementing Deployment Solutions

• Leveraging NetInstall
• Caching Content from Apple
• Implementing the Software Update Service

14. Providing Network Services

• Offering Time Machine Network Backup
• Providing Security via the VPN Service
• Providing DHCP
• Hosting Websites

15. Using Collaborative Services

• Providing Mail Service
• Configuring the Wiki Service
• Implementing the Calendar Service
• Managing the Contacts Service
• Providing the Messages Service