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HCS Technology Group will help you implement a proof of concept (POC) efficiently and aligned with best practices for easily deploying Mac in your organization.

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The Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.10 Boot Camp is a combined delivery of the Yosemite 101 and Yosemite 201 courses and associated certification exams. This hands-on course provides an in-depth exploration of functionality and troubleshooting in OS X and the best methods for effectively supporting users of OS X systems.

This course also gives technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to implement and maintain a network that uses OS X Server. Students learn how to install and configure OS X Server to provide network-based services, such as file sharing, authentication, and printing. Tools for efficiently managing and deploying OS X and software updates are also covered. 

Who Should Attend

This course is a compressed delivery of 2 courses, and should be attended only by those who are already familiar with the concepts and comfortable working at a quick pace. ACTC Bootcamp is designed for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, service technicians, and entry-level system administrators who implement and maintain networks using OS X Server or support Mac users, technical support personnel in businesses that use Mac computers for general productivity or creative design, and technical coordinators or power users who manage networks of computers running OS X — such as teachers and technology specialists who manage classroom networks or computer labs.

What You Will Learn

• The troubleshooting process and how to become more efficient with available tools and resources
• Mac OS X v10.10 features in depth, including how to find additional information
• How to prepare for Apple Certified Support Professional certification


Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:

• Basic OS X knowledge
• Basic troubleshooting experience
• Experience with OS X in a network environment


Course Outline

• Refer to the Yosemite 101 and Yosemite 201 course outlines.

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With Mosyle’s MSP program, HCS Technology Group offers MDM-related services to customers so HCS Technology Group can manage your endpoints and ensure your Apple devices are running smoothly. This will facilitate learning and how technology is used in your business, as well as lower your operational expenditure and time.

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As a managed service provider, HCS Technology Group offers strategic value to a subset of the market by identifying, securing and managing your Jamf Pro needs. A partnership with Jamf means bridging the gap between us as a method to help even more organizations succeed with Apple.

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To help ensure customer success, all sales of Jamf Pro include new customer onboarding services. We understand organizations have different needs and experience. Therefore, we offer a variety of onboarding services with multiple delivery methods and levels of training. Jamf will work with you to determine which option is the most efficient and effective for you and your organization:

  • Our full-service, personalized onboarding offerings are delivered by a Jamf Pro expert at your location.
  • Jamf remote onboarding services provide personalized sessions by a Jamf Pro expert utilizing remote connection tools.
  • For qualified customers in the US and APAC, a self-directed, no-cost onboarding option is also available.

During the personalized Jamf onboarding sessions, a Jamf Pro expert works with you to configure and integrate Jamf Pro seamlessly into your existing environment. Through a hands-on approach, the trainer will familiarize you with Jamf Pro features and configurations, provide workflow recommendations, review support resources available, and introduce you to additional training and certification options. Jamf’s self-directed onboarding is provided through a series of pre-recorded training sessions, combined with interactive tutorials and support staff to assist if needed.

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