Course Description
Get detailed instruction and hands-on practice planning and deploying
Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and its
associated site systems. This three-day Microsoft Official course is
designed for IT Professionals who are responsible for designing and
deploying one or more System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager sites
and all supporting systems, as well as configuring and managing
endpoints in those systems. You will learn how to plan for the
deployment of the central administration site, one or more primary sites
and secondary sites, and all associated site systems. You will also
learn how to migrate from System Center 2012 Configuration Manager to
System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
This course also helps candidates prepare for Exam 70-243, MCTS:
Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
Both Configuration Manager courses, 10747D and 10748C, or the equivalent
knowledge and skills will be necessary to prepare for the exam.
NOTE: Windows Intune is used as part of the lab for this course,
which may not be available in all countries. Please confirm with your
Microsoft training provider that this cloud service is available in your
area. Training Providers: please reference the course setup guide for
more details.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) professionals
who are responsible for designing and deploying one or more System
Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems.
They should have three to five years of experience in medium to large
enterprise organizations, in a role in which they are supporting
multiple desktop and server computers that run Windows-based operating
systems.
This course is also for individuals who are interested in taking exam
70-243 TS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration
Manager.
Both 10747D: Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
and 10748C: Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration
Manager are necessary to prepare for this exam.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have a working knowledge at the system-administrator level of:
- Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and management
- Windows Server management including managing Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012
- Windows Client fundamentals
- Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers
- Basic public key infrastructure (PKI) concepts
- Configuration Manager features and administrative tasks including:
- Working with the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or newer administrator console
- Installing clients
- Maintaining hardware and software inventory
- Working with collections
- Reporting
- Deploying applications
- Managing software updates
- Deploying operating systems
- Settings management
Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by
obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills or by attending the following
courses
- Course 6419: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008–based Servers
- Course 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012
- Course 20687: Configuring Windows 8.1
And Either
- Course 10747: Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Or Both:
- Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
- Six months of hands-on experience with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or newer
Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
This module explains the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager infrastructure and the typical deployment scenarios.
Lessons
Introduction to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Overview of the Configuration Manager Site System Roles
Overview of the Configuration Manager Optional Site System Roles
Overview of Configuration Manager Deployment Scenarios
Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager architecture.
Describe the Configuration Manager server infrastructure.
Describe typical Configuration Manager deployment scenarios.
Describe the Configuration Manager client.
Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Stand-Alone Primary Site
This module explains how to plan and deploy a stand-alone primary site.
Lessons
Planning a Configuration Manager Stand-Alone Primary Site Deployment
Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager Primary Site
Installing a Configuration Manager Site Server
Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site
Lab: Installing a Configuration Manager Primary Site
Configuring the Prerequisites for Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment
Extending the Active Directory Schema
Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Stand-Alone Primary Site
Lab: Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
Validating the Installation of the Primary Site
Performing the Initial Configuration of the Primary Site
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the planning tasks for a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager primary site deployment.
Identify the preparation steps for deploying Configuration Manager 2012.
Install a Configuration Manager 2012 primary site.
Perform post-setup configuration tasks.
Describe the tools that you can use to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager 2012 installation.
Module 3: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
This module explains how to plan and configure Configuration Manager administrative users and access.
Lessons
Overview of Role-Based Administration
Identifying IT Roles in Your Organization
Configuring Role-Based Administration
Lab: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
Reviewing Built-in Security Roles and Scopes
Creating Custom Security Roles and Scopes
Testing the Permissions of the New Role
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe role-based administration concepts.
Describe the process for identifying the roles in a typical IT department and its corresponding responsibilities and activities.
Configure role-based administration.
Module 4: Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy
This module explains how to plan and deploy a multiple site hierarchy
including a central administration site, primary sites, and a secondary
site.
Lessons
Planning a Configuration Manager 2012 Multiple-Site Hierarchy
Deploying a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
Deploying the Central Administration Site
Deploying Primary Sites in a Hierarchy
Deploying Secondary Sites
Lab: Installing a Site Hierarchy
Using Hierarchy Expansion to Install the Central Administration Site
Lab: Verifying a Site Hierarchy
Validating the Installation
Automating the Installation of a Primary Site
Lab: Installing a Secondary Site
Configuring Prerequisites
Installing a Secondary Site from a Primary Site
Validating the Installation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the architecture and characteristics of a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager multiple-site hierarchy.
Describe the role of the central administration site in a hierarchy.
Prepare for and perform the installation of the central administration site.
Prepare for and perform the installation of primary sites in an existing hierarchy.
Identify the need to install secondary sites and perform the installation of a secondary site.
Module 5: Replicating Data and Managing Content in Configuration Manager 2012
This module explains how to plan, configure, and monitor data types, intersite communication, replication, and content.
Lessons
Introduction to Data Types and Replication
Managing Data Replication
Planning Content Management
Lab: Configuring, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Data Replication
Verifying and Configuring Replication Settings
Monitoring Replication
Troubleshooting Replication
Lab: Planning and Configuring Content Management
Planning Content Distribution
Implementing Distribution Points
Implementing Content Prestaging
Implementing BranchCache to Support Content Management
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe site and global data types and how data is replicated throughout the hierarchy.
Manage data replication.
Plan for content management.
Module 6: Planning Resource Discovery and Client Deployment
This module explains how to plan and use various methods to discover resources and deploy the Configuration Manager client.
Lessons
Identifying Resources by Using Configuration Manager Discovery Methods
Client Deployment in Configuration Manager
Deploying Windows-Based Configuration Manager Clients
Managing Configuration Manager Clients
Monitoring Client Status in Configuration Manager
Lab: Implementing Configuration Manager Client Deployment
Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
Using Client Push to Install the Configuration Manager Client
Using Group Policy to Install the Configuration Manager Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe processes and methods for resource discovery.
Describe the client-installation process and client-deployment methods.
Plan and complete a typical client deployment.
Manage Configuration Manager clients after installation.
Describe the new Client Health feature in Configuration Manager.
Module 7: Configuring Internet and Cloud-Based Client Management
This module explains how to plan and configure Internet and cloud-based client management.
Lessons
Managing Remote Clients by Using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Managing Internet-Based Configuration Manager Clients
Configuring Cloud Services in System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Lab: Configuring PKI for Configuration Manager
Creating Certificate Templates for Configuration Manager
Deploying Certificates for Configuration Manager
Lab: Configuring Windows Intune Integration with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Signing Up for a Windows Intune Trial Account and Configuring Directory Synchronization
Configuring the Windows Intune Connector Role
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage remote clients by using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
Manage Internet-based Configuration Manager clients.
Configure cloud services in System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
Module 8: Maintaining and Monitoring System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module explains how to perform maintenance tasks and monitor the Configuration Manager site systems.
Lessons
Overview of Configuration Manager 2012 Site Maintenance
Performing Backup and Recovery of a Configuration Manager Site
Monitoring Configuration Manager 2012 Site Systems
Lab: Maintaining System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Configuring Maintenance Tasks in Configuration Manager
Configuring the Site Backup Task
Recovering a Site from a Backup
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Configuration Manager site-maintenance tasks.
Back up and recover a Configuration Manager site.
Monitor Configuration Manager site systems.
Module 9: Migrating to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
This module explains how to perform migration tasks from
Configuration Manager 2007 and upgrade Configuration Manager 2012 to
Configuration Manager 2012 SP1 and then to System Center 2012 R2
Configuration Manager.
Lessons
Overview of the Migration Process
Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 Sites for Migration
Configuring Migration Settings
Migrating Objects
Upgrading Configuration Manager 2012 to Configuration Manager 2012
with SP1 and then to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Lab: Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Configuring the Source Hierarchy
Creating a Migration Job and Performing Migration
Migrating a Secondary Site to a Distribution Point
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the migration process from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
Prepare Configuration Manager 2007 sites for migration.
Configure migration settings.
Migrate objects.
Upgrade a Configuration Manager site to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.