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
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Lab:</strong> 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.
