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Planning and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager Training

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About the Training

The “Planning and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)” training provides participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and deploy SCCM, Microsoft’s popular IT service management tool (now known as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager).

The training typically covers the following topics:

  1. Introduction to SCCM: Participants explore the general functions, features, and benefits SCCM provides for businesses.
  2. Planning for SCCM: This section guides participants through the planning process necessary for successfully implementing SCCM. They will learn about the hardware and software requirements, network configurations, and security considerations for SCCM.
  3. SCCM Installation: Participants learn how to install SCCM, set up agents, and configure initial settings for deployment. The installation process and basic configuration steps are covered in detail.
  4. Network and System Management: This section focuses on SCCM’s ability to manage and monitor network components and systems. Participants learn how to collect device inventories, manage software distribution, and apply system updates using SCCM.
  5. Reporting and Troubleshooting: Participants explore SCCM’s built-in reporting capabilities and are guided on how to troubleshoot common issues encountered during SCCM operations.
  6. Cloud Management with SCCM: The final section explains how to manage cloud services and applications using SCCM. Participants learn how to integrate and manage services like Microsoft Azure and Office 365 through SCCM.

This training is typically designed for system administrators, network engineers, IT managers, and other IT professionals.

What Will You Learn?

The “Planning and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager” training provides detailed knowledge about planning, deploying, and managing SCCM. The following topics can be learned during the training:
  • SCCM Planning and Design: Learn about the planning and design of SCCM, including determining requirements, configuring the SCCM environment, and ensuring smooth operation of SCCM configurations.
  • SCCM Deployment: Gain insights into the deployment and configuration of SCCM, covering steps for installing, configuring, and managing SCCM servers.
  • SCCM Configuration: Understand how to configure SCCM for managing devices and resources in an SCCM environment.
  • SCCM Device Management: Learn how to manage devices with SCCM, including steps for configuring, deploying, managing, monitoring, and securing devices.
  • SCCM Software Management: Gain knowledge about managing software through SCCM, covering application deployment, updates, and management processes.
  • SCCM Update Management: Learn how to manage updates with SCCM, including deployment and management of Microsoft updates, driver updates, and third-party updates.
  • SCCM Monitoring and Reporting: Discover how to monitor and report with SCCM, focusing on performance and status monitoring, enhancing traceability, and generating reports for managed devices.
This training is suitable for system administrators and IT professionals who want to plan, deploy, and manage SCCM. Additionally, hands-on practical applications of SCCM tools may also be provided.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are required for the “Planning and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager”training:
  • Basic knowledge of the Windows Server operating system
  • Basic understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and DNS
  • A general understanding of the fundamentals of System Center Configuration Manager is recommended
Additionally, having prior experience with the tools and technologies used in the training will help participants gain maximum benefit from the course.

Who Should Attend?

The “Planning and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager” training is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, system engineers, and technology consultants who want to gain experience in planning and deploying System Center Configuration Manager. This training can be especially beneficial for those managing the IT infrastructure of large organizations.

Outline

Overview of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager 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.
Planning and Deploying 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.
Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration 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.
 

Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy

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.
Replicating Data and Managing Content in Configuration Manager 2012 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.
Planning Resource Discovery and Client Deployment 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.
Configuring 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.
Maintaining and Monitoring System Center 2012 Configuration Manager 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.
Migrating 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.

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