Apple Certification Program

This book is an excellent preparation for the following exams:

• Directory Services Integration and Administration v10.4 Exam (9L0-611), worth four points

• Security Best Practices v10.4 Exam (9L0-612), worth three points

It also addresses networking and file-service objectives for both Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. Successful completion of these two exams earns an Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA) certification, which requires seven points. Before you take the tests, you should review this book and spend time setting up, configuring, and working with directory services and security methodology on both Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.

You should also download and review the Skills Assessment Guide, which lists the exam objectives, the total number of items, the number of items per section, the required score to pass, and how to register. To download the Skills Assessment Guide, visit http://train.apple.com/certification.

Earning Apple technical certification shows employers that you have a high level of technical proficiency with Apple products. You'll also join a growing community of skilled professionalsApple Mac OS X certification programs are among the fastest-growing certifications in the industry, with 300 percent growth in 2004.

Achieving any of the Mac OS X certifications also qualifies you to join the new Mac OS X Certification Alliance, a free benefit program that recognizes and supports the thousands of Mac OS X experts worldwide. For more information, visit http://train.apple.com/certification/macosx.

For those who prefer to learn in an instructor-led setting, Apple also offers training courses at Apple Authorized Training Centers across worldwide. These courses, which use the Apple Training Series books as their curriculum, are taught by Apple-certified trainers and balance concepts and lectures with hands-on labs and exercises. Apple Authorized Training Centers have been carefully selected and have met Apple's highest standards in all areas, including facilities, instructors, course delivery, and infrastructure. The goal of the program is to offer Apple customers, from beginners to the most seasoned professionals, the highest-quality training experience. To find an Apple Authorized Training Center near you, go to www.apple.com/training.