Course Outline
Managing Computers and Mobile Devices in the Enterprise
- Overview of systems management using enterprise management solutions.
- Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture.
- Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools.
- Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site.
Analyzing Data Using Queries and Reports, and CMPivot
- Introduction to queries.
- Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Analyzing the real-time state of devices using CMPivot.
Preparing the Configuration Manager management infrastructure
- Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups.
- Configuring resource discovery.
- Organizing resources using device and user collections.
Deploying and Managing the Configuration Manager client
- Overview of the Configuration Manager client.
- Deploying the Configuration Manager client.
- Configuring and monitoring client status.
- Managing client settings and performing management operations.
Managing Inventory for PCs and Applications
- Overview of inventory collection.
- Configuring hardware and software inventory.
- Managing inventory collection.
- Configuring software metering.
- Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence.
Distributing and Managing Content Used for Deployments
- Preparing the infrastructure for content management.
- Distributing and managing content on distribution points.
Deploying and Managing Applications
- Overview of application management.
- Creating applications.
- Deploying applications.
- Managing applications.
- Deploying virtual applications using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional).
- Deploying and managing Windows Store apps.
Maintaining Software Updates for Managed PCs
- The software updates process.
- Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates.
- Managing software updates.
- Configuring automatic deployment rules.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates.
- Enabling third-party updates.
Implementing Endpoint Protection for Managed PCs
- Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager.
- Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies.
- Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies.
Managing Compliance and Secure Data Access
- Overview of compliance settings.
- Configuring compliance settings.
- Viewing compliance results.
- Managing resource and data access.
Managing Operating System Deployment
- An overview of operating system deployment.
- Preparing a site for operating system deployment.
- Deploying an operating system.
- Managing Windows as a service.
Managing and Maintaining a Configuration Manager Site
- Configuring role-based administration.
- Configuring Remote Tools.
- Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance and Management Insights.
- Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site.
- Updating the Configuration Manager Infrastructure.
Requirements
- Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing.
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management.
- Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers.
- Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security.
- Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax.
- Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.
- Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile device platforms.
Testimonials (1)
Dr. Kelly was great and demonstrated several useful tips. I particularly appreciated how he was willing to field our questions and problem solve on-the-fly.
