Course Description
Students will gain the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager site and its associated site systems in the role of Configuration Manager administrators.
After completing this course, students will be able to:- Describe the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager feature set.- Discover and organize resources.- Manage the Configuration Manager client.- Manage inventory and software metering.- Query and report data.- Manage software deployments by using packages and programs.- Create and deploy applications.- Manage application deployment.- Deploy and manage software updates.- Implement System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection.- Deploy operating systems by using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.- Manage compliance settings on devices.- Manage mobile devices.- Configure Wake On LAN, power management, and Remote Control.
This course is intended for Configuration Manager administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more System Center 2012 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running the Windows Server operating system in medium to large enterprise organizations. Administrators may have previous Configuration Manager experience, or be new to the product.
Agenda
Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
- Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
- Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Architecture
- Overview of the Configuration Manager Console
- Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site
- Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager Console
- Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site
Discovering and Organizing Resources
- Configuring Resource Discovery
- Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups
- Configuring User and Device Collections
- Configuring Role-Based Administration
- Lab : Configuring Resource Discovery and Boundaries
- Lab : Configuring User and Device Collections
- Lab : Configuring Role-Based Administration
Managing the Configuration Manager Client
- Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
- Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
- Managing Client Agents
- Configuring and Monitoring Client Status
- Lab : Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
- Lab : Managing Client Settings
- Lab : Configuring and Monitoring Client Status
Managing Inventory and Software Metering
- Overview of Inventory Collection
- Configuring Hardware Inventory
- Configuring Software Inventory
- Managing Inventory Collection
- Configuring Asset Intelligence
- Configuring Software Metering
- Lab : Configuring and Managing Inventory Collection
- Lab : Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence
- Lab : Configuring Software Metering
Querying and Reporting Data
- Introduction to Queries
- Managing Queries
- Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services
- Lab : Creating and Running Queries
- Lab : Configuring Reporting
Managing Software Deployments by Using Packages and Programs
- Configuring Software Distribution
- Configuring Packages and Programs
- Distributing Content to Distribution Points
- Deploying Programs to Configuration Manager Clients
- Lab : Managing Software Deployment by Using Packages and Programs
Creating and Deploying Applications
- Overview of Application Management
- Creating Applications
- Deploying Applications
- Configuring the Application Catalog
- Lab : Creating and Deploying an Application
- Lab : Deploying Applications from the Application Catalog
Managing Application Deployment
- Configuring Requirements and Dependencies for Deployment Types
- Configuring Multiple Deployment Types and User Device Affinity
- Managing Applications
- Lab : Advanced Application Deployment
- Lab : Managing Application Supersedence and Removal
Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Overview of Software Updates
- Preparing the Configuration Manager Site for Software Updates
- Managing Software Updates
- Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
- Lab : Configuring the Site for Software Updates
- Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates
Implementing Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager 2012
- Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
- Configuring and Monitoring Endpoint Protection Policies
- Lab : Implementing Endpoint Protection
Managing Operating System Deployment
- Overview of Operating System Deployment
- Preparing the Site for Operating System Deployment
- Capturing an Operating System Image
- Deploying an Operating System
- Lab : Preparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment
- Lab : Building and Capturing a Reference Image
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Audience
This course is intended for Configuration Manager administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more System Center 2012 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running the Windows Server operating system in medium to large enterprise organizations. Administrators may have previous Configuration Manager experience, or be new to the product. Comments
Virtual 10747 Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.