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Planning Deploying and Managing System Center Configuration Manager - SCCM (Premier)

M6451: Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Version: B Length: 5 Days Published: October 19, 2010 Language(s): English Audience(s): IT Professionals Level: 300 Technology: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Type: Course Delivery Method: Instructor-led (classroom) About this Course This five-day, instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan, deploy, and manage Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. This course requires that students have a base-level understanding of Systems Management Server 2003 or Configuration Manager 2007. It also requires that students have a system administrator-level working knowledge of deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers, as well as a working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) or Active Directory directory service, and basic Public Key Infrastructure concepts. This course focuses on planning and deploying sites and clients, configuring software distribution, deploying operating systems, and managing software updates. It also focuses on remote tools and managing mobile devices. Audience Profile This course is intended for systems engineers with one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Microsoft Windows Server in medium to large enterprise organizations, and who have a need to plan a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 deployment. This course may also be taken by Configuration Manager 2007 Administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 or Configuration Manager 2007 sites, and all supporting systems. Administrators have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Windows Server in medium to large enterprise organizations. At Course Completion After completing this course, students will be able to: oPlan, deploy, and manage Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 for the enterprise environment. oPlan and deploy a single-site architecture. oPlan for and complete client deployment. oUse inventory collection, software metering, and Asset Intelligence. oQuery and report data. oDistribute software using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. oDeploy virtual applications using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. oDeploy and manage software updates. oDeploy operating systems using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. oWork with desired configuration management. oConfigure Wake On LAN, power management, and remote tools. oPlan and configure a multiple site hierarchy. oMaintain and monitor Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. oUse Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 native mode and Internet-Based Client Management. Before attending this course, students must have: oA base-level understanding of Systems Management Server 2003 or Configurations Manager 2007. oA system administrator-level working knowledge of: ?Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers ?TCP/IP networking ?SQL Server ?Active Directory ?Basic Public Key Infrastructure concepts Course Outline Module 1: Overview of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 This module explains Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 features, and describes primary infrastructure components and deployment scenarios of Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oIntroduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 oConfiguration Manager Features oConfiguration Manager Deployment Scenarios oOverview of the Configuration Manager Client After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe Configuration Manager 2007. oDescribe the Configuration Manager 2007 features. oDescribe the Configuration Manager 2007 deployment scenarios. oDescribe the Configuration Manager client. Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture This module describes planning considerations and deployment tasks for implementing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 single-site architecture. Lessons oPlanning a Configuration Manager 2007 Site Deployment oPreparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2007 Site oInstalling a Configuration Manager 2007 Site Server oPerforming Post-Setup Configuration Tasks oDiscovering Resources oTools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007 Lab : Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server oInstalling Configuration Manager Prerequisites oExtending the Active Directory Schema for Configuration Manager oInstalling Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 oVerifying a Successful Configuration Manager Site Server Installation oVerifying the Creation of the System Management Container oInstalling Configuration Manager 2007 R3 Lab : Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods oManaging Configuration Manager Users oConfiguring Boundaries oEnabling and Configuring Discovery Methods Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007 oUsing the ConfigMgr Service Manager oReviewing Log Files with Trace32 oReviewing Discovery Status Messages oConfiguring Status Messages After completing this module, students will be able to: oPlan a Configuration Manager 2007 site deployment. oPrepare to deploy a Configuration Manager 2007 site. oInstall a Configuration Manager 2007 site server. oPerform post-setup configuration tasks. oConfigure and enable discovery methods. oMonitor and troubleshoot Configuration Manager 2007. Module 3: Planning for and Completing Client Deployment This module explains how to plan and deploy Configuration Manager 2007 clients. Lessons oClient Deployment Methods oDeploying Clients oManaging Configuration Manager 2007 Clients oUsing Configuration Manager Reporting with Client Installation Lab : Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients oPreparing the Site for Client Installation oDeploying the Configuration Manager Client Using the Client Push Installation Method Lab : Verifying Client Deployment oVerifying Client Deployment After completing this module, students will be able to: oDetermine the most appropriate client deployment method. oDeploy Configuration Manager 2007 clients. oManage and verify Configuration Manager 2007 client deployment. oUse Configuration Manager reporting to monitor client deployment. Module 4: Inventory Collection, Software Metering, and Asset Intelligence This module explains how to collect and manage hardware and software inventory, implement software metering, and use Asset Intelligence. Lessons oOverview of Inventory Collection oCollecting Hardware Inventory oCollecting Software Inventory oManaging and Troubleshooting Inventory oAsset Intelligence oMetering Software Usage Lab : Collecting Inventory oConfiguring and Managing Hardware Inventory oModifying Hardware Inventory Collection oConfiguring and Managing Software Inventory Lab : Using Asset Intelligence oConfiguring Asset Intelligence Prerequisites oConfiguring Asset Intelligence oCustomizing Asset Intelligence oViewing Asset Intelligence Reports Lab : Configuring Software Metering oConfiguring Software Metering After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe inventory collection. oExplain how to collect hardware inventory. oExplain how to collect software inventory. oManage and troubleshoot inventory. oExplain how to configure and use Asset Intelligence. oDescribe how to implement software metering. Module 5: Querying and Reporting Data This module describes the data structure for data queries and status message queries, and also describes the available reporting options and how to configure and deploy the available reporting options. Lessons oIntroduction to Data and Status Message Queries oManaging Queries oConfiguring and Deploying a Reporting Point oSQL Reporting Services in Configuration Manager 2007 R2 oClient Status Reporting in Configuration Manager 2007 Lab : Using Queries and Reports oCreating and Running Queries oInstalling and Using a Reporting Point Lab : Using SQL Reporting Services oInstalling the Reporting Services Point Role oManaging the Reporting Services Point oViewing SQL Reporting Services Reports Lab : Installing and Using Client Status Reporting oInstalling and Configuring Client Status Reporting oInstalling and Viewing Client Status Reporting Reports After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe data and status message queries. oManage queries. oConfigure and deploy a reporting point. oManage reports. oCreate and use dashboards. oInstall and use SQL Reporting Services in Configuration Manager 2007 R3. oUse client status reporting in Configuration Manager 2007. Module 6: Distributing Software Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 This module describes the processes and components used to prepare for and manage software distribution using Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oOverview of the Software Distribution Process oPreparing for Software Distribution oOverview of Distribution Points oCreating and Populating Collections oConfiguring Collection Settings oCreating and Configuring Packages and Programs oDistributing Packages oAdvertising Programs oMonitoring and Troubleshooting Software Distribution Lab : Preparing for Software Distribution oConfiguring the Software Distribution Component oConfiguring the Advertised Programs Client Agent oConfiguring a Distribution Point Lab : Creating and Configuring a Collection oCreating a Collection for Software Distribution Lab : Creating a Package and Configuring Programs oCreating a Package and Configuring Programs Lab : Deploying Applications by Using Software Distribution oDistributing a Package to a Distribution Point oAdvertising a Program to a Collection oRunning an Advertised Program oReviewing Results After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe the software distribution process. oExplain how to prepare a site for software distribution. oDescribe how distribution points work. oExplain how to create and populate collections for targeting software distribution. oExplain how to configure collections for targeting software distribution. oExplain how to create and configure packages and programs. oExplain how to distribute packages. oExplain how to advertise programs. oExplain how to monitor and troubleshoot the software distribution process. Module 7: Deploying Virtual Applications Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 This module explains how to deploy virtual applications using Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oConfiguring the Infrastructure to Support Application Virtualization oDeploying and Managing Application Virtualization Packages oUsing Virtual Application Programs Lab : Deploying Virtual Applications to Configuration Manager Clients oPreparing the Infrastructure for Application Virtualization oDeploying a Virtual Application Package oLaunching and Monitoring a Virtual Application Program After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe infrastructure requirements to support App-V. oDeploy and manage virtual application packages. oLaunch virtual applications on Configuration Manager clients. Module 8: Deploying and Managing Software Updates This module explains how to deploy and manage software updates to client computers throughout the enterprise. Lessons oOverview of Software Updates oPreparing the Configuration Manager 2007 Site for Software Updates oManaging Software Updates oMonitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates oConfiguring the Software Updates Infrastructure oDetermining the Software Update Compliance oDeploying Software Updates to Clients After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe how the software updates feature integrates with System Center Configuration Manager 2007. oPrepare a Configuration Manager site for software updates. oManage software updates. oMonitor and troubleshoot software updates. Module 9: Deploying Operating Systems Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 This module explains how to deploy operating systems using Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oOverview of Operating System Deployment oPreparing for Operating System Deployment oTask Sequences in Operating System Deployment oCapturing Operating System Images oManaging User Data oDeploying an Operating System Lab : Preparing for Operating System Capture and Deployment oPreparing the Reference Computer for Capture oCreating Packages for Operating System Deployment oManaging Drivers oPreparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment Lab : Capturing a Reference Computer oCreating the Capture Operating System Task Sequence oModifying the Capture Operating System Task Sequence oAdvertising the Capture Operating System Task Sequence Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade Using Hard Links oPreparing the Operating System Image oCreating a Task Sequence to Deploy a New Image oAdvertising and Running the Task Sequence After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe operating system deployment. oExplain how to prepare for operating system deployment. oDescribe task sequences in operating system deployment. oCapture operating system images. oManage user data. oDeploy operating systems. Module 10: Working with Desired Configuration Management This module explains how to determine computer compliance using desired configuration management. Lessons oOverview of Desired Configuration Management oConfiguring Desired Configuration Management oViewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results Lab : Configuring Desired Configuration Management oConfiguring Desired Configuration Management for Forefront Client Security oAssigning a Baseline and Performing a Baseline Evaluation oViewing Desired Configuration Management Reports After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe desired configuration management. oConfigure desired configuration management. oView and troubleshoot compliance results. Module 11: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote Tools This module explains how to configure the Wake On LAN, power management, and remote tools features in Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oOverview of Wake On LAN oOverview of Power Management oOverview of Configuration Manager 2007 Remote Tools oConfiguring the Remote Tools Client Agent Lab : Configuring and Using Remote Tools oConfiguring the Remote Tools Client Agent oUsing Remote Tools oMonitoring Remote Tools Usage After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe the Wake On LAN feature. oDescribe power management. oDescribe the Configuration Manager 2007 Remote Tools feature. oConfigure the Remote Tools Client Agent. Module 12: Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site Hierarchy This module describes how to configure a multiple site hierarchy in Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oIntroduction to the Configuration Manager 2007 Site Hierarchy oConfiguring Configuration Manager 2007 Site Communications oInstalling a Secondary Site Server oRoaming in Multiple Site Hierarchies oDecommissioning Sites and Hierarchies Lab : Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Hierarchy and Installing a Primary Child Site oPlanning a Configuration Manager Hierarchy oPreparing the Central Site oConfiguring Parent-Site Communications Settings oConfiguring Child-Site Communications Settings oEstablishing the Parent-Child Relationship oVerifying Communication Between Parent and Child Sites oTransferring Site Settings Lab : Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points oInstalling a Secondary Site oConfiguring Site Boundaries oInstalling a Proxy Management Point Lab : Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites oPreparing Packages for Roaming oRoaming to a Primary Child Site oRoaming to a Secondary Child Site After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe Configuration Manager site hierarchies. oDescribe site-to-site communication, and how to connect primary sites to parent sites. oExplain how to install a secondary child site. oDescribe client roaming in multiple site hierarchies. oExplain how to decommission sites and hierarchies. Module 13: Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 This module explains how to maintain and monitor Configuration Manager 2007. Lessons oConfiguration Manager 2007 Maintenance Tasks oBackup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007 oUsing Windows Performance Monitor to Monitor Configuration Manager 2007 Lab : Backing Up and Repairing a Primary Site System oConfiguring the Backup Configuration Files oPreparing the Configuration Manager Hierarchy oBacking up a Primary Site System oPerforming a Site Repair After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe and schedule site maintenance tasks for Configuration Manager. oDescribe and schedule backup and recovery tasks for Configuration Manager. oExplain how to use System Center Operations Manager 2007 to monitor Configuration Manager 2007. oUse Windows Performance Monitor to monitor Configuration Manager 2007. Module 14: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode and Internet-Based Client Management This module explains Configuration Manager 2007 native mode, and how to install it. Lessons oIntroduction to the Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode oThe Public Key Infrastructure Required for Native Mode oConfiguring Sites for Native Mode oInternet-Based Client Management Lab : Configuring Native Mode oConfiguring the Certificate Templates oEnrolling Certificates Required for Native Mode oChanging From Mixed Mode to Native Mode Lab : Configuring a Site for Internet-Based Client Management oConfiguring Site Roles for Internet-Based Client Management oConfiguring Clients for Internet-Based Client Management After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe System Center Configuration Manager native mode. oDescribe Public Key Infrastructure requirements for native mode. oConfigure sites for native mode. oConfigure Internet-Based Client Management.

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