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October 22, 2009 9:14 AM
by Dave Douglas

Snow Leopard Server Tour

Snow Leopard Server makes it easier than ever for people to collaborate, communicate, and share information. Before you know it, your organization will be exchanging files with each other, collaborating on projects, accessing information remotely, creating and distributing podcasts, and more. In one afternoon, you’ll learn about exciting new features and enhancements and see how Snow Leopard Server is transforming organizations like yours using Macs, PCs, and iPhone devices. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.


Seminar Agenda:


Hardware and Software Overview

A top-level introduction to Apple’s server hardware and software solutions, this overview will bring attendees up to speed on each product’s key features and capabilities.


Setup, Administration, and Integration

With Snow Leopard Server, Apple extends its legendary ease of use to the configuration, management, and monitoring of a server. This session will focus on the setup and configuration of servers and demonstrate how you can deploy powerful network services to your organization.


Collaboration and Communication with Snow Leopard Server

Snow Leopard Server offers a rich and full set of services that make it easy for users in your organization to collaborate efficiently. This session will discuss how you can use Mac OS X Server’s built-in services to: share calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate events; access and synchronize contacts across multiple computers and devices; collaborate and communicate through their own wiki-powered intranet website; and securely send instant messages to communicate between users and groups.


Podcast Producer 2: An End-to-End Content Delivery Solution

Podcast Producer takes the complexity out of capturing and publishing professional- quality podcasts—enabling your organization to produce more podcasts with less work. In this session you’ll learn how easy it is to setup and use Podcast Producer to deliver corporate communication, employee training, and integration with iTunes U.


Scripting for System Administrators

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server deliver the widest array of scripting technologies in a single box. And with Snow Leopard, the dramatically redesigned Services architecture lets you put management tools at the “point-of-need” where staff and managers require them the most. In this session you will learn how to use services to automate repetitive tasks for system setup, configuration, and other management duties.


iPhone Integration

Whether you use an iPhone or iPod touch in your organization, learn how Snow Leopard Server can not only assist with automatically configuring these mobile devices, but also provide access to key services such as Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Wiki, and Remote Access.


Reception with Apple and Solution Providers

Cap off the day by mingling with peers, colleagues, and seminar speakers at a casual one-hour reception. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.


Who should attend

This seminar is ideal for business and K-12 or Higher Education IT managers, IT administrators, IS managers, IS directors, server architects, technology coordinators, and production managers, as well as chairpersons, faculty, deans, and administrators of technology for educational institutions.


Space for the seminar is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.


Official Seminar Website:

http://www.apple.com/education/snowleopardserver/

Los Angeles Location: 12/10/09 Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite M60, West Hollywood CA 90069, 310-360-6415

http://www.pacificdesigncenter.com/

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September 23, 2009 11:00 PM
by Dave Douglas

Reaching All Learners Event

Give every student every opportunity to succeed.

Join us for Reaching ALl Learners, a special K-12 event


In one day, education leaders will get hands-on experience with tools that help meet diverse learning needs. In one day, IT leaders will experience building and supporting a rich digital environment that reaches all learners.
You’re invited to Reaching All Learners, a one-day immersion in the Apple technologies that help students achieve and thrive in school while building the skills they’ll need to succeed in the workforce. At this event, you will: Explore a digital environment that supports collaboration and creativity while allowing students to safely and securely access and share their work, both in and out of the classroom. At this event, you will:
Experience a digital learning environment that serves all students, including those with special education, language, and literacy needs. See how Apple has simplified the process of managing and integrating Mac computers and mobile devices within your existing network.
Learn how Apple helps you support multiple learning styles, enhance collaboration and creativity, and extend learning beyond the classroom. Get a hands-on tour of new Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Snow Leopard Server.
Try your hand at digital content creation tools that engage students and give them the power to share their knowledge with a wide audience. Learn new ways to support the entire education community - from students to teachers to administrators

Los Angeles Event Specifics:
When: Tuesday October 20th 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location:
Marriott Norwalk
13111 Sycamore Drive
Norwalk, CA 90650


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September 16, 2009 1:39 PM
by Dave Douglas

ABC News: Schools Dump Textbooks for iPods, Laptops

Teachers say students learn better from the devices, even multitasking.
For generations, school meant books -- lots of books. But not anymore. Around the country, from high school to grad school, textbooks are getting harder to find. Technology has made the library something that can fit into the palm of your hand.

Cushing Academy, a private school outside Boston, is dismantling its library altogether, giving away 20,000. Headmaster James Tracy said the decision was simple. "We decided that we can best use our resources if we decided to go with e-books and e-resources," he said.

Empire High School, a public school in Tucson, Ariz., is another textbook-free zone. Students there are given laptops on the first day of school instead of a pile of heavy books.

But Monticello High School in Virginia has launched an even lighter experiment in digital learning. A handful of classes are trying out the iPod Touch as a primary learning tool. English teacher Mae Craddock said she structures many of her lessons around the new technology, instructing students to research, read and write on their handheld devices. It is something that she says came naturally to them. "They took right away to it," she told ABC News. "There was no adaptation necessary."

Laptops and iPods cost money, of course, but so do textbooks; some can run a couple hundred dollars each. And because there is so much free educational material online, high-tech can sometimes mean low-cost.

There is another strike against traditional textbooks: They go out of date, sometimes within a year or so, and replacing them can cost a school district hundreds of thousands of dollars. But with new technology like e-books or handheld devices, updates can happen instantaneously.

Students at Monticello High School leap at the chance to use the iPod touches for schoolwork. They say it's quick, far more convenient than big textbooks -- and there is that "cool" factor.

But using Web-enabled devices in the classroom introduces a whole host of other issues. Sure, students are supposed to use the iPods for their class projects, but who will be the wiser if they shoot off an email or a tweet to their friends, or just surf the Web aimlessly instead of doing their work?

Craddock said that Monticello blocks many of the most popular social networking sites, but she encourages students to use Twitter during class to broadcast answers to questions.

All these distractions can also provide a useful lesson in how to navigate through a world where we're inundated with media and information all day long, she said. "They're multi-taskers -- way better than we are," she said. "It's something that people do in everyday life and that's a skill they need to know."

Not everyone is keen on the new technology, especially graduate students in their late 20s and early 30s who can't get used to the idea of reading assignments off a small device.

Emily Cherry, a first-year student at Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, is one of dozens of students selected to take part in a pilot program. Instead of textbooks and photocopied case studies, students are issued their own Kindle, the e-reader from Amazon, at the beginning of the year.

"For me it's just harder to digest. I'm much more of a visual person and I can recall where I read something on each page. And it's a little harder for me on the Kindle," she said. "I'm trying my hardest to embrace it, but I'm not sure I'm totally there yet."

While graduate schools are trying to make students more comfortable with the digital classroom of the future, high schools and even elementary schools are playing catch-up to students who already seem to have this kind of technology built into their DNA. And education experts say there's no turning back.

David Rose, a lecturer at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, said schools simply can't afford to rely on traditional textbooks because the social costs are too high.

"If we continue to prepare kids for their past, that's very expensive," he told ABC News, "Their future is largely going to be in new media. And textbooks are no longer preparing them for that future."

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August 13, 2009 8:48 AM
by Dave Douglas

Mac OS X Up to Date Program

Mac OS X Snow Leopard refines the elegant Mac OS X user experience with lots of little touches and performance improvements that will make using your Mac even more enjoyable. It also includes a few big foundation technologies designed to tap the power of today’s computer hardware and provide a strong base for innovation. If you’ve purchased a qualifying computer or Xserve on or after June 8, 2009 that does not include Mac OS X Snow Leopard, you can upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard for $9.95.*

LAUSD and Charter School Customers will need to fill out the PDF and request a "right to copy" for all the qualifying computers.

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July 27, 2009 1:30 PM
by Dave Douglas

Apple Product Announcements

Apple Announces New Final Cut Studio

Apple announces a significant update to Final Cut Studio, with more than 100 new features and new versions of Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Color and Compressor. The industry's leading video post-production suite, Final Cut Studio features Final Cut Pro 7 with new versions of ProRes to support virtually any workflow, Easy Export for one-step delivery, and iChat Theater integration for real-time editing collaboration from anywhere in the world. Motion 4 includes enhanced text and 3D tools that make it easy to create everything from basic titles to stunning motion graphics, and Soundtrack Pro 3 features voice-level match and dozens of new multitrack editing tools to streamline audio post-production. Color 1.5 includes wider format support and improved integration with Final Cut Pro, and Compressor 3.5 adds new features designed to simplify and speed up digital delivery.



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Apple Announces Final Cut Server 1.5

Apple announced Final Cut Server 1.5, which frees up even more time for creative work, with new features that make it exceptionally flexible and easy to use. Final Cut Server can manage thousands of assets, execute dozens of routine production tasks, and keep every member of your team in sync—all while you continue working. It now features deeper integration with Final Cut Pro, including support for the efficient new Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy). Check out the project, edit with proxies on a MacBook Pro, and check the project back in for instant relinking to the original source. Final Cut Server 1.5 also features image sequence support, new production hierarchies, and faster searches. Final Cut Server 1.5 is now available.





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Apple Announces New Logic Studio

Apple announced the new Logic Studio, a huge leap forward for guitar players, live performers, and all musicians who write, record, edit, and mix their own music. New Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-ins provide 25 amp models and 30 stompbox pedals to create both legendary and modern guitar tones. This version introduces Flex Time, a collection of tools that make it easy to manipulate the timing and tempo of recorded audio. Drum Replacer lets users replace or double less-than-perfect drum tracks in just a few clicks and Selective Track Import makes it easy to transfer setups and track content between projects. You also get Mainstage 2 with Loopback and Playback, two new plug-ins that let you record loops and trigger backing tracks live. The addition of the Voices Jam Pack means Logic Studio users now get the complete Jam Pack collection.



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Apple Announces Logic Express 9

Apple announces Logic Express 9, a huge leap forward for guitar players and all musicians who write, record, edit, and mix their own music. New Amp Designer and Pedalboard plug-ins provide 25 amp models and 30 stompbox pedals to create both legendary and modern guitar tones. This version introduces Flex Time, a collection of tools that make it easy to manipulate the timing and tempo of recorded audio. Drum Replacer lets users replace or double less-than-perfect drum tracks in just a few clicks and Selective Track Import makes it easy to transfer setups and track content between projects. Logic Express will be available in August.


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July 22, 2009 8:59 AM
by Dave Douglas

Deploying the iTunes Ecosystem in Education

Are you looking to leverage Apple's expansive resources for your upcoming school year for your Macs, PC's and iPod Touches? Do you know how to setup an iPod Touch to connect to a hidden password protected WiFi network without having to type either of these strings of text on the software keyboard? Do you know how to quickly activate iPod Touches without having to register them? Have you determined how to prevent access to the iTunes Music & Video Stores without blocking access to iTunes U on PC's or Macs?

This seminar will teach you to connect a hidden password protected WiFi network without having to type either of these strings of text on the software keyboard, quickly activate iPod Touches without having to register them, determine how to prevent access to the iTunes Music & Video Stores without blocking access to iTunes U on PC's or Mac's

Who Should Attend?

Site Principals or VP's, Classroom teachers, Directors of IT, Directors of Curriculum, Special Ed Directors, ELL Directors, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, or others in the district looking at the possibility of deploying iPod Touch or iPhones in your district.

When:

August 14th from 8:30 to 10:00 AM

Where:

Location: Oswalt School, Rowland School District
Address: 19501 Shadow Oak Drive, Walnut, CA 91789

How to Register:



Flyer to Print or E-mail:
Download file "Deploying iTunes Ecosytem.pdf"

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July 13, 2009 7:14 PM
by Dave Douglas

iMovie '09 - A Hands On Tour

iMovie '09 is a central creation tool for the iLife '09 suite of applications. There's a new look that lends itself to new methods of video distribution on the web without the need for tape. This latest version provides easy-to-use tools for combining video, sound, and pictures to create digital slideshows. In this session you will have a chance to incorporate pictures from iPhoto '09, use the built in iSight camera as a video capture tool and incorporate audio from an iTunes track to create a digital lesson and portfolio. Join Senior Systems Engineer Dave Douglas for a hands-on tour of Apple's iMovie '09.

When:
July 15, 2009, 9:30am-12:30pm

Where:
Villacorta Elementary School in Rowland USD
17840 E. Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744

Who should attend?
Teachers, Educational Technology Team

Please register at: http://edseminars.apple.com/imovie_09

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June 18, 2009 1:53 PM
by Dave Douglas

New iPhone/iPod touch 3.0 Resources Posted

Customers looking for resources on managing 100's of Apple iPod touch devices may want to consider looking at the following resources:


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June 24, 2009 12:21 PM
by Dave Douglas

Beyond the Genius Bar Seminar Announced

Beyond the Genius Bar: A seminar for Technology staff and Mac users


Technical insight for your Mac. Spend some quality time with Senior Systems Engineer Dave Douglas to go beyond google-searching a solution to create a troubleshooting workflow.

You will learn how to:

  • Understanding Keychain
  • How to setup your Mac for multiple Wireless Networks
  • Determining if your hardware needs repair
  • Diagnosing Mac OS X Software Issues
  • Uninstalling software on Mac OS X
  • Is your problem with Disk, RAM, Temperature, or CPU?
  • Time Machine in Detail
  • Stump the Expert open Q&A (time permitting)


When: Thursday, June 25, 2009 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Where: Oswalt School - Rowland Unified School District

19501 Shadow Oak Drive Walnut, CA 91789

Who should attend?

Mac advocates and technology staff


Registration:

http://edseminars.apple.com/genius_bar

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June 15, 2009 4:12 PM
by Dave Douglas

Java Updates, Safari 4 and LAUSD Applications

To date we have had reports of:

  • 1 customer experiencing issues with Elluminate.
  • 1 School with 550 Macs experiencing issues with the GradeMax component of ISIS.


Both issues can be solved by prioritizing Java Runtime v 1.4.2 over other newer versions of Java.


To configure Java on your Mac to use version 1.4.2 preform the following tasks:

  1. Open Java Preferences. This can be found by going to: Macintosh HD:Applications:Utilities:Java
  2. Under the tab "General" reorder the preferred Java version so that J2SE 1.4.2 is at the top like the screenshot below.

Java.pngThis setting would need to be done per Mac OS X user if your Mac has been configured to use multiple accounts.


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June 9, 2009 10:52 AM
by Dave Douglas

Other announcements from WWDC 2009

There were a couple of other items made during the WWDC keynote that went a bit under the radar.

First, iTunes U content (both public and private) are now directly accessible via the iTunes.app on both iPhone (wi-fi & cell) and iPod Touch (wi-fi). Private content will support authentication as well.

Secondly, (coming soon), an brand new Mobile Me iDisk app for iPhone & iPod Touch! Allows access to documents stored on your iDisk. Also allows you to share your iDisk files with other users (emails them a download link to large files). For full descriptions to new Mobile Me features, please see here <http://www.apple.com/mobileme/whats-new/>

Finally, major announcements to Snow Leopard Server. The updated features are listed here <http://www.apple.com/server/macosx/features/>

Updated features (since Snow Leopard Server was last announced):

1. iCal Server2
New web interface
Push notifications of new meeting invitations
Secure calendar access for iPhone over the air; no syncing required
Interoperability via; CalDAV, iMIP & iTIP
No Client-access licenses, unlimited users by default
Source code available via macosforge.org

2. Podcast Producer 2
MUCH easier setup via Server Admin, new defaults for either single server setup or cluster
Podcast Capture.app now supports dual-source video input (ei: screen running presentation & video of speaker). Those will be composited together.
Ability to convert a presentation or other documents into a podcast video file
Web podcast capture feature to remotely capture audo and/or video into Podcast Producer system
Brand new Podcast Composer application to created automated workflows
New archiving of podcast content to 'Podcast Library' for long-term storage

3. Wiki Server 2
'Quick Look' for uploaded documents (just like in Leopard client). Review a file before download.
Support for Safari on iPhone/iPod Touch; no server re-configuration necessary

4. Mobile Access Server
Secure access to server resources without the need for VPN through a firewall (uses TLS)
Integrates into pre-existing directory service infrastructure for single-sign on
No Client-access licenses, unlimited users by default

5. iChat Server
New support for Active Directory integration, plus single-sign on
Persistent chat rooms

6. Mail Server
New back-end mail engine
Support for vacation messages and server-side rules
Push email

7. Web Server
Built on Apache 2.2
All components for 'Web 2.0' deployments built-in (see above link for full list)
Full support for HTTP live video streaming via QuickTime X

8. Network Disk Imaging
Support for; Netboot, NetInstall & *new* NetRestore

9. iPhone & iPod Touch Configuration Server
Create configuration profiles that can be distributed via Snow Leopard Server to your organization/department

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June 9, 2009 10:47 AM
by Dave Douglas

UCLA iTunes U Seminar

UCLA hosted a faculty/staff seminar focused on how/why faculty should deploy podcasting in their classrooms. It is a great reference for other faculty members or universities who are concerned about podcasting, for example 'I don't want to podcast my lecture because the students will stop showing up', etc.

 

http://deimos3.apple.com/WebObjects/Core.woa/Browse/ucla-public.2118397018.02155049724

 

The seminar includes discussions lead by three faculty members who are using podcasting in their classrooms with great success.

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June 9, 2009 10:46 AM
by Dave Douglas

Apple Free On-Line Training Video Series

Located within the Apple Education section:
<http://www.apple.com/education/it-professionals/online-tutorials.html?cid=CDM-US-Edu-P0007932-147152&Email_PageName=P0007932-147152&Email_OID=541181&cp=147152&sr=em>

Joining Mac OS X to Multiple Directories
Local Account Management
Open Directory Architecture
Network Account Management
Dual-Directory Architecture
Mobile Account Management
Client Management Essentials
External Account Management

Located within the Apple Seminars & Events section (there is also topics for Science/Medicine, Video, Audio,Photo, Design):
<http://www.seminars.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/ASPRegistration.woa/wa/sol?locs=us_en>

Managing Mac OS X with Workgroup Manager and Active Directory
Modifying Active Directory Schema to Support Mac
Protecting Data-At-Rest for the Enterprise
Minimal-Touch Deployment
Deploy the Mac with NetInstall
Mac for Video Security
Smart Cards with Mac OS X
Best Defense (Data security best practices)
Mac for Computer Forensics & e-discovery

The 'Find Out How' section covers all aspects of Mac OS X, iLife, iWork, Boot Camp, and more:
<http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/>

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May 27, 2009 8:09 PM
by Dave Douglas

An Introduction to Apple Remote Desktop

A video from a seminar covering Apple Remote Desktop.  This is designed to help educators who are completely unfamiliar with Apple Remote Desktop understand how it can help improve instruction.


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August 12, 2009 4:16 PM
by Dave Douglas

Configuring an iPod Touch with the iPhone Configuration Utility

NOTE: Apple has removed the 1.1 iPCU and replaced it with version 2.0. Parts of this video do not apply to version 2.0


Additional Resources:

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May 12, 2009 2:50 PM
by Dave Douglas

Free HANDS-ON sessions

 Apple Accessibility Solutions

Who Should Attend: Program specialists, speech therapists, psychologists, special education directors, special day coordinators & teachers, autism specialists, resource specialists (RSP)

* Wednesday, May 27, Rowland  Oswalt Academy, Rowland USD 1:00 - 3:30 PM  (12:30 PM sign in)
* Friday, May 29, San Diego Com Labs, Joe Rindone Center, San Diego COE 9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)
* Monday, June 1, OC                D Building, Room 1009, Orange County DOE9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)
* Friday, June 5, RiversideGraber Room, West End Educational Service Center9:00 - 11:30 AM (8:30 sign in and coffee)

Please register at the following URL:   http://edseminars.apple.com/accessibility

Language Acquisition and Apple

Who Should Attend: ELL directors and coordinators, bilingual coordinators, literacy specialists

* Wednesday, May 27, Rowland  Oswalt Academy, Rowland USD 9:00 - 11:30 AM  (8:30 sign in and coffee)
* Friday, May 29, San Diego Com Labs, Joe Rindone Center, San Diego COE 1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 sign in)
* Monday, June 1, OCD Building, Room 1009, Orange County DOE1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 sign in)
* Friday, June 5, RiversideGraber Room, West End Educational Service Center1:00 - 3:30 PM (12:30 sign in)

Please register at the following URL:   http://edseminars.apple.com/language_acquisition


Apple Remote Desktop on Friday, May 29th in Rowland (hands on sessions)


Join Apple Consulting Engineer Armin Briegel as we discover Apple Remote Desktop.

Session 1 - Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Classroom Management with Apple Remote Desktop
Learn how Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) can help you gain control over the Macs (and students) in your digital classroom. Learn how to share, control and manage many Macs (and students) efficiently and quickly. In this session we will cover some basic tasks such as locking and unlock computers, moving files to and from students' machines and running reports to get up to date information from the computers.

Session 2 - Afternoon session 1:00-3:00 p.m.: Advanced Remote Desktop
In this session we will cover advanced Remote Desktop features such as the Task Server, scripting and automation. We will also learn about some strategies on how to deploy ARD beyond a single classroom.

When: Friday, May 29, 2009

Where: Shelyn Elementary
19500 E. Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748.

Who Should Attend:
Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders, or anyone wanting to learn to better manage their classroom with computers

Please feel free to register for both events at the following URLs:

For the morning session: http://edseminars.apple.com/mgmt_ard

For the afternoon Advanced session: http://edseminars.apple.com/advanced_ard

Wikis and Blogs in Education on June 1st in Rowland (hands on sessions)


Join Apple Senior Systems Engineer Dave Douglas as we discover Apple's Wiki Server.  This hands-on session will provide an overview of wikis in education and the unique capabilities of Apple's Wiki Server.

You must bring a laptop with Safari Web Browser (Win/Mac) installed. (FireFox and IE 7/8 can be used but Safari will be demonstrated)

When: Monday, June 1, 2009 (two identical sessions)
 Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
 Afternoon session 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Where: Hosted in Rowland Heights, CA
  Rowland USD, Board Room
  1830 Nogales Street, 91748

Who Should Attend:
Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders

Register: http://edseminars.apple.com/wikis_blogs


Apple Remote Desktop on Friday, June 24th in Brea (hands on sessions)


Join Apple Senior Systems Engineer Sandy Brenner as we discover Apple Remote Desktop.

Classroom Management with Apple Remote Desktop  -  Learn how Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) can help you gain control over the Macs (and students) in your digital classroom. Learn how to share, control and manage many Macs (and students) efficiently and quickly. In this session we will cover some basic tasks such as locking and unlock computers, moving files to and from students' machines and running reports to get up to date information from the computers.

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (two identical sessions)
 Morning Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
 Afternoon session 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Where: Brea Olinda USD
Fanning Elementary School
Mac lab - Media Center
650 N. Apricot Ave.
Brea, CA 92821

Who Should Attend:
Directors, Coordinators, Principals, Technology leaders, or anyone wanting to learn to better manage their classroom with computers

Registration site will go online shortly at: http://edseminars.apple.com/mgmt_ard
If you have questions, email sbrenner@apple.com

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April 21, 2009 4:34 PM
by Dave Douglas

Apple Education Tune-In IT Series

The Apple Tune-in Series is an ongoing learning opportunity focused on introducing educators and IT leaders to the capabilities of the Mac OS X Leopard operating system and Mac OS X Server. Each day of the week, a certified Apple Systems Engineer will host a webinar on different elements of Leopard or Mac OS X Server and answer any questions from participants. Join us twice daily at 9:00 and 12:00 (PDT) from March 23 to June 26, 2009 for the topics of interest to you, or register for the whole series. 

 
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
Intro to Mac OS X Integration and Compatibility Client Management and Deployment Collaboration and Podcasting Integration & Virtualization
An introduction to the basic features of Mac OS X Leopard. Focused on built-in applications and accessibility features. Learn about OS X’s seamless compatibility with PC clients and networks. Integrate and bind a Mac to Active Directory. OS X Server features focused on Directory Services, Workgroup Manager, System Imaging, and Portable Home Directories. OS X Server content management and delivery using Wiki/Blog, iChat, iCal, and Podcast Producer. OS X Server cross-platform interoperability and virtualization options for running Windows on a Mac.  

Register now for this free learning opportunity at http://www.apple.com/education/tuneinseries/.  You may register for the entire series or just a single topic.  Seminars are held twice a day at 9 a.m. PDT and 12 p.m. PDT.  Join any day from March 23 through June 26, 2009.  

Click to download the fler!
Download file "Tech_tune-in_PDT.pdf"

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April 7, 2009 4:14 PM
by Dave Douglas

WWDC IT Sessions Posted


Some of the IT sessions posted:

* Calendaring Solutions in Snow Leopard Server, Snow Leopard, and iPhone
* Contact Management with Snow Leopard Server, Snow Leopard, and iPhone
* Deploying Mobile Access Server
* Secure Access with 802.1X
* What's New for Podcast Producer 2
* What's New for Wiki Server 2
* Wiki Server 2
* Deploying Podcast Producer
* Podcast Composer In-Depth
* Scripting for Sys Admins
* What's New in Directory Services

Please see this URL for more detailed descriptions:


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April 7, 2009 3:05 PM
by Dave Douglas

The Inaugural Meeting of MELA

Media Educators of Los Angeles (MELA)

Open to Any and Everyone that Teaches Film, Video, Broadcasting, Animation & Screenwriting
Come for the Networking, Stay for the Raffle Prizes


Background:

Across Los Angeles, educators and professionals from the entertainment industry are training the next generation of screen professionals. Screenwriting, video and television production, animation, digital imaging, film analysis, editing, post production sound and marketing are just some of the skills that young people can develop while getting their high school diplomas. These educators, who have dedicated themselves to the best in professional training, have formed a network to share resources and reach out to the Industry in a big way. At our bi-monthly meetings, vendors, mentors and other professionals, give insights into the latest trends and best resources. MELA has organized to join as many educators and professionals as possible to work together, ensuring a diverse and well-trained workforce for the future.


Guest Speakers:

Industry Keynote Speaker: Ramy Katrib - CEO & Founder of DigitaIFiIm Tree
Adam Huss - Writers Guild Foundation
Blake Snyder- Author & Screenwriter, Michael Wiese Productions
Douglas Oollins - PrimeTime, Sherry Lansing Foundation

When:

Wednesday April 15th, 2009
6:00PM to 8:00 PM Doors Open @ 5:00 PM

Where:

Hollywood High School
Room 503 (Enter from Library)
1521 N. Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Parking: Enter from the Highland Ave Gate

Download PDF Flyer
Download file "MELA_Flyer_4-15-09.pdf"

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April 7, 2009 4:16 PM
by Dave Douglas

Apple Introduces New Xserve Featuring Intel "Nehalem" Processors



**PRICES LISTED IN THIS RELEASE ARE RETAIL, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE LAUSD STORE FOR CURRENT CONTRACT PRICING**

Features Next Generation Architecture and Intel “Nehalem” Xeon Processors

Apple® today announced an updated Xserve® that delivers up to twice the performance of the previous system.* Using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next generation system architecture, the 1U rack-optimized Xserve delivers up to an 89 percent improvement in performance per watt.** Xserve is available with up to two 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and industry-leading storage options that include a low-power solid state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. Starting at $2,999, Xserve includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS® X Server version 10.5 Leopard®.

“The Xserve is the best workgroup server for our education, business and creative customers,” said David Moody, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Mac Product Marketing. “With up to twice the performance, better power efficiency and an innovative SSD drive option, this is the best Xserve we’ve ever made.”

The new Xserve includes Intel Xeon processors running at speeds up to 2.93 GHz, each with an integrated memory controller with three channels of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC memory that delivers up to 2.4 times the memory bandwidth while cutting memory latency up to 40 percent.*** Using high-efficiency power supplies and intelligent thermal management, Xserve delivers a 19 percent reduction in idle power use.

Xserve’s industry-leading storage capabilities include a 128GB SSD boot-drive option that requires a fraction of the power of a hard disk and delivers up to 48 times faster random access times without occupying a drive bay. Xserve’s three 3.5 inch drive bays support both 7200 rpm SATA and 15,000 rpm SAS drives and can be configured with up to 3TB of internal storage. Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots provide massive I/O bandwidth to support the latest high-bandwidth expansion cards. The Xserve RAID card option now delivers improved performance up to 497MB/s**** and supports RAID levels 0, 1 and 5 with 512MB of cache without using a valuable PCI Express expansion slot. A 72-hour backup battery is included for enhanced data protection.

Every Xserve ships with an unlimited client edition of Leopard Server, offering support for Mac®, Linux and Windows clients without the added cost of client-access licenses. Leopard Server extends Apple’s legendary ease of use with Server Assistant and Server Preferences, which allow even nontechnical users to quickly manage users and groups on the server and easily set up key services. Leopard Server includes Podcast Producer, the ideal way to automatically publish podcasts to iTunes® or the web; Wiki Server, allowing people to collaboratively create and modify their shared websites with just a few clicks; and iCal® Server, the world’s first commercial CalDAV standard-based calendar server. Leopard Server is fully UNIX compliant and LDAP and Active Directory support allows Xserve to fit right in to existing IT environments.

The new Xserve joins Apple’s latest hardware products in setting new standards for environmentally friendly design. Xserve uses PVC-free internal cables and components, contains no brominated flame retardants and features a power supply with an average energy efficiency of 89 percent.

Pricing & Availability
The new Xserve is immediately available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and Apple Authorized Resellers.

The Xserve standard configuration, with a suggested retail price of $2,999 (US), includes:
• a single 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Xeon 5500 series processor with 8MB of fully shared L3 cache;
• 3GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC RAM;
• a single 160GB 7200 rpm SATA Apple Drive Module;
• dual Gigabit Ethernet on-board;
• two PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots;
• Bonjour®-enabled Lights-Out Management processor and Server Monitor Software;
• internal graphics with Mini DisplayPort output;
• two FireWire® 800 and three USB 2.0 ports; and
• an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.

Build-to-order options and accessories for Xserve include: dual 2.26 GHz, 2.66 GHz or 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors; 160GB and 1TB 7200 rpm SATA Apple Drive Modules; 450GB 15,000 rpm SAS drives (third party option); internal Xserve RAID card; Gigabit Ethernet, 4Gb Fibre Channel cards and a 750W redundant power supply.

*Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using a preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xserve (2 chips, 8 cores, 4 cores per chip, 2.93 GHz; SPECjbb2005 bops = 203,439, SPECjbb2005 bops/JVM = 50,860) and a shipping 3.0 GHz 8-core Xserve (2 chips, 8 cores, 4 cores per chip, 3.0 GHz; SPECjbb2005 bops = 103,387, SPECjbb2005 bops/JVM =  25,847). SPEC® and SPECjbb2005® are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Competitive benchmark results stated above reflect internal Apple testing and were submitted to SPEC in February 2009. For the latest SPECjbb2005 benchmark results, visit www.spec.org/osg/jbb2005. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve.

**Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using a preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xserve (SPECpower_ssj™2008 result of 464 overall ssj_ops/watt; 173W at Active Idle; 227,974 ssj_ops and 334W at 100 percent target load) and a shipping 3.0GHz 8-core Xserve (SPECpower_ssj™2008 result of 245 overall ssj_ops/watt; 213W at Active Idle; 141,739 ssj_ops and 353W at 100 percent target load). All units were configured for optimal memory performance (18GB for 2.93 GHz 8-core units and 16GB for 3.0 GHz 8-core units). SPEC® and the benchmark name SPECpower_ssj™ are trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC); see www.spec.org for more information. Competitive benchmark results stated here reflect internal Apple testing and were submitted to SPEC in March 2009. For the latest SPECpower_ssj2008 benchmark results, visit www.spec.org/power_ssj2008. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve.

***Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction 2.93GHz 8-core Xserve units and shipping 3.0 GHz 8-core Xserve units. All units were configured for optimal memory performance (18GB for 8-core 2.93 GHz units, 12GB for 4-core 2.26 GHz units, and 16GB for 8-core 3.0 GHz units). Results are based on the STREAM v. 5.8 benchmark (www.cs.virginia.edu/stream/ref.html) using OMP support for multiprocessor-compiled builds. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve. Memory latency data provided by Intel.

****Testing conducted by Apple in February 2009 using preproduction 2.93 GHz 8-core Xeon-based Xserve units configured with Xserve RAID Card. Testing conducted using Iometer 2006.07.27 with a 30-second ramp-up, five-minute run duration, 512KB request size, four outstanding IOs, and using non-OS-cached reads and writes. System configured with the operating system on Xserve SSD drive. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Xserve RAID Card. Drive average read latency data from manufacturer’s published data sheets.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

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