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The Apple-Certified Way to Learn
Completely up-to-date for Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard and certified by Apple, this is the official reference guide for the certification exam preparation course for Apple Certified System Administrator and Apple Certified Specialist-Directory Services. Using task-based instruction and strong visuals, this guide provides in-depth technical information on the directory services architecture in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. Cross-platform solutions are emphasized in both instances. In working with Mac OS X, students learn how to use network accounts and Kerberos authentication with any common directory service, such as Apple's Open Directory, Microsoft's Active Directory, or an industry-standard LDAP server. In working with Mac OS X Server, students learn how to manage Apple's Open Directory server. Students also learn how to integrate Mac OS X Server into an existing directory services infrastructure.
In-depth technical reference provides the details users need to become expert Mac OS X system administrators.
Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks.
Ample illustrations help you master techniques fast.
Chapter goals and time estimates help you plan your study routine.
Chapter reviews and self-quizzes summarize what you've learned.
The Apple Training Series serves as both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum for the Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server certification programs. This book is a component in the training track for Apple Certified System Administrator and Apple Certified Specialist 10.6 certification. Work through this book as self-study material or attend a class at an AppleAuthorized Training Center. To learn more, please visit apple.com/training.
Look for these other Apple Training Series books:
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.6
Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6
Mac OS X Deployment v10.6
Mac OS X Security and Mobility v10.6
Getting Started xiii
Chapter 1 Accessing the Local Directory Service 1
Exploring Directory Services 2
Creating and Editing Local Users 17
Creating a Local User Record with dsimport 29
Creating and Editing Local Groups 42
Troubleshooting Directory Services 54
What You've Learned 58
References 60
Chapter Review 60
Chapter 2 Accessing an Open Directory Server 63
Configuring Open Directory Clients 64
Configuring Directory Services Search Paths 79
Troubleshooting Binding Issues 84
Troubleshooting Login Issues 94
What You've Learned 111
References 112
Chapter Review 112
Chapter 3 Accessing a Third-Party LDAP Service 115
Populating an LDAP Server for Network Login 116
Configuring Mac OS X to Log In Using a Standard LDAP Server 128
Troubleshooting Binding Issues 147
Troubleshooting Login Issues 150
What You've Learned 156
Mac OS X Server References 157
Chapter Review 158
Chapter 4 Accessing an Active Directory Service 161
Configuring Mac OS X to Log In Using Active Directory 162
Troubleshooting Binding Issues 185
What You've Learned 196
References 197
Chapter Review 200
Chapter 5 Configuring Open Directory Server 203
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory Master 204
Managing Data Stored in an Open Directory Master 226
Troubleshooting Issues Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory Master 244
What You've Learned 253
References 254
Chapter Review 255
Chapter 6 Configuring Open Directory Replicas 257
Configuring Mac OS X Server as an Open Directory Replica 258
Troubleshooting Open Directory Replication 273
What You've Learned 286
References 287
Chapter Review 288
Chapter 7 Connecting Mac OS XServer to Open Directory 291
Configuring Mac OS X Server to Connect to an Existing Open Directory Master 292
Configuring a Service to Use an Open Directory Network User or Group Record 301
Troubleshooting Binding Issues 312
Troubleshooting Authentication Issues 320
What You've Learned 343
References 345
Chapter Review 346
Chapter 8 Integrating Mac OS X Server with Other Systems 349
Configuring Mac OS X Server to Supplement a Third-Party Directory Service 350
Configuring Mac OS X Server Services to Authenticate in a Third-Party Kerberos Realm 382
Configuring a Third-Party Server to Use an Open Directory KDC 388
What You've Learned 391
References 392
Chapter Review 394
Index 397
Overview
The Apple-Certified Way to Learn
Completely up-to-date for Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard and certified by Apple, this is the official reference guide for the certification exam preparation course for Apple Certified System Administrator and Apple Certified Specialist-Directory Services. Using task-based instruction and strong visuals, this guide provides in-depth technical information on the directory services architecture in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. Cross-platform solutions ...