Title of certification: Apple Certified System Administrator also known as ACSA

When was ACSA cert introduced : October 2001

When was ACSA updated : July 2003

Level of ACSA cert : Advanced

Description of ACSA certification:

Implicit in the earning of the ACSA (Apple Certified System Administrator) certification is that the candidates have apprentice 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.

What are the compulsory exams to earn credit towards ACSA certification?

Candidates who wish to become a ACSA must pass the MD 9L0-609, XA 9L0-610, DA 9L0-611 and SP 9L0-612 exam. In preparation for this exam candidates are advised to also do the training course Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 course, Xsan Administration v1.1 course, Directory Services Integration and Administration (Client/Server) v10.4 course, Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 course. (Please note that the training course is a recommendation.) This training course is available from Apple Bootcamp.

What can be done in terms of Recertification for ACSA?

The certification validity period is two years. Recertification will thus be required.

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Who is eligible to take ACSA certification?

The candidates must have 6 to 12 month s of experience 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.

Tips and recommendations for the ACSA (Apple Certified System Administrator) certification.

The Mac OS X Deployment v10.4 course, Xsan Administration v1.1 course, Directory Services Integration and Administration (Client/Server) v10.4 course, Security Best Practices for Mac OS X v10.4 course is available from ACSA Testking. Testking offers a wide variety of products that will aid any candidate for his/her preparation for the ACSA (Apple Certified System Administrator) certification. Study materials include study guides, exam questions and detailed answers for a wide range of products and various related articles. Alternatively you can also visit the Apple Braindumps site, ACSA Free Brain Dumps, Apple Certification, and so forth.

Where can one sit for exams towards ACSA certification?

The authorized, official vendors that offer the facilities to sit for examinations towards certification are Prometric and VUE worldwide.

How much will ACSA certification cost?

Contact the Test center for information regarding course availability, registration information and cost. Remember that costs may vary from vendor to vendor and from examination to examination.

Capabilities of ACSA certified professionals:

The 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.

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