Hello,
I thought that some of the members of this group would be interested in these courses (see below).
Regards, Doug
------------- Doug Hamilton, BA, MA, APP Senior Computer Consultant Computers-on-Campus; Univ. of Manitoba 204-474-6196 (Ph.) 204-474-7556 (Fax) http://www.umanitoba.ca/bookstore/
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Subject: Fwd: Upcoming Courses in Winnipeg
Hi Everyone, Just a reminder, we are getting closer to the following training courses happening here in Winnipeg for the Prairie Region and Winnipeg area for you and your staff to attend over the Summer Break.
Below is the course information and assessment guides, along with pricing and location of the training. Please take a moment to read about the current training offerings and think about who in your staff may benefit from this quality training. Seating is limited and we are filling up fast, so if you are interested in attending or would like someone from your staff to attend, please register for the courses online or by phone (1-800-848-6398) ASAP.
Please see below for more information, there are 3 courses being offered:
- Mac OS X Support Essentials
- Mac OS X Deployment
- Security Best Practices
Please feel free to forward this information on to anyone that you feel maybe interested in attending this event.
I look forward to seeing you all there
Mac OS X Support Essentials ______________________________________
is a three-day, hands-on course that provides an intensive and in- depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X. This course is designed to give you a tour of the breadth of functionality of Mac OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of Mac OS X systems. The course is a combination of lectures and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
Who should attend? ___________________
This class is for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and others who support Mac OS X customers. This audience could include technical support personnel in businesses that use Mac OS X systems for general productivity or creative design, service technicians who support Mac OS X customers, and technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of Mac OS X systems for their organization — such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs.
What you will learn __________________
Students learn how to set up and configure stand-alone Mac OS X workstations to access network-based services
Prerequisites _____________
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course: Basic Mac OS X knowledge Basic troubleshooting experience
Recommended Next Steps
Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 exam (9L0-401) — US$150.
The exam covers a practical knowledge of the features of Mac OS X v10.3 and the basics of managing Mac OS X client systems running Mac OS X v10.4. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 exam. To familiarize yourself with the type of questions asked in the exam, see the Sample Test. The Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) v10.4 certification is granted on successful completion of this exam.
To register for the exam, call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at 2test.com. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
How to pay ___________
Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 - Business $1800 Education $1620 or 3 Training Units Course prices listed do not include applicable taxes. Courses are subject to GST. Payment instructions are available at: http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.
Course Date: June 28-30, 2006
Location: Red River Community College 160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB
Register now! _____________
Seating is limited; reserve your seat today. To register, visit: http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.

Security Best Practices ______________________________________
The three-day Security Best Practices course provides system and security administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to secure Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server against local and network attacks. Solutions covered in the class include Mac OS X specific features as well as third party tools for monitoring and analysis. Students will design a security policy template in class to be used as a starting point for their IT security decisions. This course is a combination of lecture and hands-on case study exercises that provide practical real-world experience.
Who should attend? ___________________ This class is for anyone responsible for administering Mac OS X computers or servers, and providing the proactive security measures necessary for the integrity and confidentiality of all computer systems and their data. Some understanding of file systems, directory services, and networking is necessary. Command-line options for graphical utilities are covered, so a familiarity with terminal is also desired.
Training Units (http://www.apple.com/ca/training/units/)
Register for this course by redeeming 3 Apple Training Units, or we can bring the training to you for 36 Training Units.
What you will learn ___________________
• To identify security needs and implement appropriately secure Mac OS X computers • How to configure Mac OS X Server Open Directory Masters to provide secure authentication for an organization’s particular clients • How to protect Mac OS X Server Mail and Web services • How to implement specific security configurations for mobile computers • How to audit security using Apple’s Common Criteria auditing tools • How to publish and maintain security policies
Prerequisites _____________
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
• Experience with LDAP-based directory services • Completion of Mac OS X Directory Services Administration and Integration v10.4 (Client/Server) or equivalent knowledge • Network and Internet topical knowledge
Recommended Next Steps __________________________
The Security Best Practices v10.4 Exam (9L0-612) covers the knowledge necessary to secure Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server against local and network attacks. Solutions include using Mac OS X specific features as well as third-party tools for monitoring and analysis. Successful completion of this exam earns Security Best Practices for Mac OS X 10.4 certification and also earns 3 credits toward Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 Exam. To familiarize yourself with the type of questions asked in the exam, see the Sample Test.
To register for the exam, call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at 2test.com. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
How to pay ___________
Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 $1800.00 Business $1620 for Education customers or 3 Training Units Course prices listed do not include applicable taxes. Courses are subject to GST. Payment instructions are available at: http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.
Course Date: August 2-4, 2006
Location: Red River Community College 160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB
Register now! _____________
Seating is limited; reserve your seat today. To register, visit: http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.

Mac OS X Deployment ______________________________________
The Mac OS X Deployment course is designed for system administrators who need to streamline the process of installing and configuring Mac OS X on large numbers of computers. Hands-on labs and lectures expose students to best practices and troubleshooting methodologies, while providing detailed coverage of tools, tips, and tricks for deploying and maintaining software on Mac OS X systems.
Who should attend? ___________________ This class is for Mac OS X system administrators who are tasked with installing and configuring a large number of computers running Mac OS X.
Training Units (http://www.apple.com/ca/training/units/) Register for this course by redeeming 2 Apple Training Units, or we can bring training to you for 24 Training Units.
What you will learn ___________________
• Best practices for deploying Mac OS X • How to create and script custom installation packages • Effective use of various delivery methods for images and packages • Testing and troubleshooting methodologies for images and packages
Prerequisites _____________
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
• Understanding of Mac OS X • Experience with Mac OS X in a network environment • Basic troubleshooting experience or Mac OS X Support Essentials v10.4 • Experience in shell scripting with a command-line editor, such as vi
Recommended Next Steps __________________________
Demonstrate your knowledge by taking the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 exam (9L0-609)—US$150.
The exam covers the knowledge necessary to streamline the installation and configuration of Mac OS X on large numbers of computers, and to maintain software deployments on Mac OS X systems. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 Exam.
Successful completion of the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 exam contributes 2 credits towards Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) v10.4 certification.
To register for the exam, call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at 2test.com. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
How to pay ___________
Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 - Business $1200.00 Education $1080 or 2 Training Units Course prices listed do not include applicable taxes. Courses are subject to GST. Payment instructions are available at: http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.
Course Date: July 31- August 1, 2006
Location: Red River Community College 160 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB
Register now! _____________
Seating is limited; reserve your seat today. To register, visit: http://www.apple.com/ca/training or call 1-800-848-6398.