Training and Certification

Apple Certified System Administrator 10.4

Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) 10.4 certification verifies an in-depth knowledge of Apple technical architecture and an ability to install and configure machines; architect and maintain networks; enable, customize, tune, and troubleshoot a wide range of services; and integrate Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and other Apple technologies within a multi-platform networked environment. The ACSA 10.4 certification is intended for full-time professional system administrators and engineers who manage medium-to-large networks of systems in complex multiplatform deployments.

All ACSA 10.4 exams are elective, so candidates are free to structure the program to meet their needs. (See the Requirements section below for all elective exams.)

Each passed exam earns a specialization certificate and a specific number of credits toward ACSA 10.4 certification. Credits do not expire and ACSA certification is version-based. ACSA 10.4 certification is granted when the candidate achieves a total of 7 credits by passing exams in the list below. All exams (except for Xsan Administration and Xsan for Pro Video) are based on Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server v10.4.

Requirements

Here is the list of exams that are eligible toward ACSA 10.4 certification, with their value in credits:

• Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 Exam (9L0-609) — 2 credits

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. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 Exam.

• Xsan Administration v1.4 Exam (9L0-616) — 3 credits

Covers the knowledge necessary to configure and maintain all Apple software and hardware components necessary for an Xsan cluster file system. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Xsan Administration course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Xsan Administration v1.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.

• Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 Exam (9L0-611) — 4 credits

Covers the knowledge necessary to configure Mac OS X to access directory services provided by Mac OS X Server or other third-party solutions; to use Mac OS X Server to provide LDAP–based directory services; and to integrate Mac OS X Server into an existing heterogeneous directory services architecture. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 (Client/Server) course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.

• Security Best Practices v10.4 Exam (9L0-612) — 3 credits

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. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Security Best Practices v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.

• Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Administration Exam (9L0-613) — 3 credits

This exam covers the knowledge necessary for technical professionals to ensure rich media is web accessible. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Administration course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.

• Mac OS X Server Command Line Install and Configuration v10.4 Exam (9L0-614) — 3 credits

This exam covers the knowledge necessary for advanced Mac OS X Server administration. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Mac OS X Server v10.4 Command Line Install and Configuration course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Mac OS X Server Command Line Install and Configuration v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.

• Network Account Management v10.4 Exam (9L0-615) — 3 credits

This exam verifies the knowledge necessary to implement and maintain a centralized user, workgroup, and computer list account management system based on Mac OS X Server v10.4. The recommended preparatory course for this exam is the Network Account Management v10.4 course. For specific exam objectives, see the Skills Assessment Guide for the Network Account Management v10.4 Exam. For an example of exam question types, see the Sample Test.

• Xsan for Pro Video Technician Exam (9L0-932) — 3 credits

This exam covers the knowledge necessary to prepare for Xsan integrations of any size or configuration. Xsan components, requirements, topologies and installation challenges are covered, as well as implementation from component setup and connection to software installation and configuration. The required preparatory course for this exam is the Xsan 410 Xsan for Pro Video course. Specific exam objectives are provided during the course.

Registration

Mac OS X exams are administered by IT Apple Authorized Training Centers and Prometric, a worldwide provider of comprehensive technology-based testing and assessment services, at testing centers worldwide.

Please contact an IT Apple Authorized Training Center near you to register. You may also call Prometric toll-free at 888-APL-EXAM (888-275-3926) or register online at www.prometric.com/apple.