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Enterprise Mac Administrators Guide

Name: Enterprise Mac Administrators Guide
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Book Synopsis: Charles Edge and Bill Smith provide detailed explanations of the technology required for large-scale Mac OS X deployments and show you how to integrate it with other operating systems and applications.Now in its second edition, Enterprise Mac Administrator's Guide addresses the growing size and spread of Mac OS X deployments in corporations and institutions worldwide. In some cases, this is due to the growth of traditional Mac environments, but for the most part it has to do with organizations instituting device choice and switcher campaigns, where Windows and/or Linux environments are migrating to Mac OS X. There is a steep culture shock with many of these migrations. The products that are used are different, the nomenclature is different, and most importantly the best practices for dealing with the operating system and updates are very different.Apple provides a number of tools to help automate and guide IT toward managing a large number of Mac OS X computers—it has since before Mac OS X was initially released. However, if you want to put together all of the pieces to tell a compelling story about how to run an IT department or a deployment of Macs, you need to compile information from a number of different sources. This book provides explanations of the technology required.

What You'll Learn

Choose a directory services model that works for your organization and integrate it into your existing model
Choose an imaging model and begin imaging workstations with or without third-party products
Use the Mac App Store and Apple’s Volume Purchasing Program to deploy apps
Leverage scripting techniques to reduce labor for the IT department
Provide network services (file sharing, mobile home folders, messaging, etc.) to the Mac OS X clients

Who This Book Is For

System administrators and IT professionals who need to manage a large number of Mac OS X computers, be they Mac OS X–based servers or workstations. The assumption is that readers are somewhat familiar with Mac OS X and/or IT in general, but not that they are familiar with the Apple system internals, server services, or deployment techniques.

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Looking for a comprehensive guide to managing large-scale Mac OS X deployments? Look no further. The Enterprise Mac Administrator's Guide is here to provide you with all the information you need to integrate Mac OS X into your organization. With detailed explanations and best practices, authors Charles Edge and Bill Smith have you covered.

With the growing size and spread of Mac OS X deployments in corporations and institutions worldwide, it's crucial to have a resource that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing Mac environments. From device choice campaigns to migration from Windows or Linux environments, this book will guide you through the cultural shift and help you make the most of Apple's tools for managing a large number of Mac OS X computers.

Not only does the Enterprise Mac Administrator's Guide provide insights into directory services models, imaging techniques, and scripting, but it also helps you navigate the Mac App Store and Apple's Volume Purchasing Program for seamless app deployment. Additionally, you'll learn how to provide network services to Mac OS X clients, ensuring smooth file sharing, messaging, and more.

If you're a system administrator or IT professional looking to efficiently manage a fleet of Mac OS X computers, this book is a must-have. Whether you're already familiar with Mac OS X or IT in general, the Enterprise Mac Administrator's Guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed for success.

Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for Mac administration. Get your hands on a copy today and take your Mac management skills to the next level.

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