Charles Edge,Zack Smith, andBeau Hunterprovide 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.

Enterprise Mac Administrator's Guideaddresses 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 "switcher" campaigns, where Windows and/or Linux environments are migrating to Mac OS X. However, there is a steep culture shock with these types of migrations. The products that are used are different, the nomenclature is different, and most importantly the best practices for dealing with the operating system are 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 will provide explanationsof the technology required.

• Provides complete solutions for the large- and medium-scale integration of directory services, imaging, and security
• Complete guide for integrating Macs and Mac OS X into mixed environments with confidence and no down time
• One-stop volume for IT professionals who need the technical details to get their job done as efficiently and effectively as possible

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
• 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
• Mass-deploy the iPhone

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.

Table of Contents

1. Directory Services
2. Directory Services Clients
3. Active Directory
4. Storage
5. Messaging and Groupware
6. Mass Deployment
7. Client Management
8. Automating Administrative Tasks
9. Virtualization
10. iPhone

For organizations of all sizes, the Cisco ASA product family offers powerful new tools for maximizing network security.Cisco ASA: All-in-One Firewall, IPS, Anti-X and VPN Adaptive Security Appliance, Second Edition, is Cisco's authoritative practitioner's guide to planning, deploying, managing, and troubleshooting security with Cisco ASA. Written by two leading Cisco security experts, this book presents each Cisco ASA solution in depth, offering comprehensive sample configurations, proven troubleshooting methodologies, and debugging examples. Readers will learn about the Cisco ASA Firewall solution and capabilities; secure configuration and troubleshooting of site-to-site and remote access VPNs; Intrusion Prevention System features built into Cisco ASA's Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module (AIP-SSM); and Anti-X features in the ASA Content Security and Control Security Services Module (CSC-SSM). This new edition has been updated with detailed information on the latest ASA models and features.

• Everything network professionals need to know to identify, mitigate, and respond to network attacks with Cisco ASA
• Includes detailed configuration examples, with screenshots and command line references
• Covers the ASA 8.2 release
• Presents complete troubleshooting methodologies and architectural references

The Cocoa frameworks are some of the most powerful frameworks for creating native desktop applications available on any platform today, and Apple gives them away, along with the Xcode development environment, for free! However, for a first-time Mac developer, just firing up Xcode and starting to browse the documentation can be a daunting task. The Objective-C class reference documentation alone would fill thousands of printed pages, not to mention all the other tutorials and guides included with Xcode. Where do you start? Which classes are you going to need to use? How do you use Xcode and the rest of the tools?

This book answers these questions and more, helping you find your way through the jungle of classes, tools, and new concepts so that you can get started on the next great Mac OS X applicationtoday.Jack Nuttingis your guide through this forest; he's lived here for years, and he'll show you which boulder to push, which vine to chop, and which stream to float across in order to make it through. You will learn not only how to use the components of this rich framework, but also which of them fit together, and why.

Jack Nutting’s approach, combining pragmatic problem-solving with a deep respect for the underlying design philosophies contained within Cocoa, stems from years of experience using these frameworks. He’ll show you which parts of your application require you to jump in and code a solution, and which parts are best served by letting Cocoa take you where it wants you to go. The path over what looks like a mountain of components and APIs has never been more thoroughly prepared for your travels. With Jack’s guidance, the steep learning curve becomes a pleasurable adventure. There is still much work for the uninitiated, but by the time you’re done, you will be well on your way to becoming a Cocoa master.

What you’ll learn

• How to actually make your own Cocoa applications—this is much more than just a quick introduction to Cocoa!
• Which classes, of the dozens included in Cocoa, are truly central to Cocoa development
• How to best use MVC architecture concepts in a Cocoa application
• How the various pieces of the Cocoa frameworks fit with each other and into the MVC architecture
• Which parts of Cocoa truly enable“visual programming”, letting you reap the benefits of proven, reusable code libraries that Apple gives you for free
• How to recognize recurring design patterns used throughout Cocoa, and put them to proper use in your own code
• How to approach Cocoa from different programming environments
• How to use the facilities provided in Snow Leopard to create software that distributes itself automatically among all available CPUs, improving the user experience for your users.

Who this book is for

Anyone with basic understanding of object-oriented programming who wants to try out Mac OS X application programming, as well as iPhone developers who want to extend their knowledge of Cocoa touch to include the Mac-specific technologies included with Cocoa.

Table of Contents

1. Must Love Cocoa
2. Hello, World
3. Lights, Camera... Actions! (and Outlets, Too) 
4. GUI Components
5. Using Table Views
6. Cocoa Bindings
7. Core Data Basics
8. Core Data Relationships
9. Search and Retrieve Core Data with Criteria 
10. Windows and Menus and Sheets
11. Document-Based Applications
12. Exceptions, Signals, Errors, and Debugging
13. Drawing in Cocoa
14. Advanced Drawing Topics
15. Working with Files
16. Concurrency
17. Future Paths

Now that you have a MacBook Pro, you need just one more accessory, your very own copy ofMacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition. This handy, compact book lets you in on a wealth of tips and tricks, so you get the very most out of Apple's very popular notebook. Discover the latest on the most recent release of iLife, get the skinny on the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors in the Pro, see how to go wireless in a smart way, and much more. The book is easy to navigate, doesn't skimp on the essentials, and helps you save time and avoid hassle.

• Includes savvy advice and plenty of no-nonsense content in a clear layout that is easy to access
• Covers key tools, topics, and shortcuts on things like running Windows applications, desktop sharing, the latest operating system Mac OS X Lion and the latest iLife '11 release
• Features Genius icons throughout the book that provide smart and innovative ways to handle tasks and save yourself time