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System Center Configuration Manager Training
System Center Configuration Manager Training

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A Letter from Scott Lowe
(MCSE, CNA)

If you administer a medium to large sized network or want to prepare for the 70-401 exam then this course is for you!

We are excited to announce our comprehensive System Center Configuration Manager Training course. Whether you're working as a network administrator or have an admin's level of understanding, this course covers System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) in depth as you optimize and enhance your own servers and data!

Configuration Manager is designed to help you assess, deploy and update your servers, workstations and other physical and virtual devices. Once you master the different features of SCCM, the potential for effeciency, customization and protection of your servers and data is seemingly limitless!

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Training Course FAQs

"Am I qualified to take this course?"
YES! If you have a basic knowledge of Active Directory Users and Computers, DHCP and adding/removing programs, you'll benefit from this in-depth course!
"Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?"
NO All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with SCCM may enhance your training experience. Here are the recommended hardware components you can use to follow along with the course scenarios and demonstrations:

Server 1 - Domain Controller
- Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit
- 1 Intel Quad Core Processor (any processor in any computer sold today will be more than sufficient)
- DHCP Server
- 2 GB RAM (1 GB would do the trick, but this could make things run a bit slower)
- 16 GB hard disk space (minimum)

Server 2 - Used for SCCM
- Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit
- 1 Intel Quad Core Processor (any processor in any computer sold today will be more than sufficient)
- DHCP Server
- 2 GB RAM (1 GB would do the trick, but this could make things run a bit slower)
- 25 GB hard disk space (for lab only...you would need more disk space to use this as a production server)

Client Computer 1 - Windows XP

Client Computer 2 - Windows Vista
"Is this course part of any Microsoft certification track?"
YES! This course will help you prepare for the 70-401 Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager exam.

System Center Configuration Manager Training Course Outline

Video 1

Course Introduction

In this Video I will outline the scenario we will be using throughout the course and I will introduce you to how we will be working with System Center Configuration Manager.

  • Scenario
  • Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities
  • Course Technical Notes
  • Lab Hardware Requirements
  • Lab Server Configuration
  • Course Overview
Video 2

SCCM Components and Installation

In this Video we will focus on getting your SCCM Server up and running.

  • SCCM Site Server Roles
  • SCCM Site Server Requirements
  • SCCM Infrastructure Requirements
  • Prerequisites
  • Configure the AD System Container
  • Install
  • Mixed Mode vs. Native Mode
  • Client Agent Selection and Other Installation Settings
  • Update to SCCM 2007 R2
Video 3

SCCM General Administration and Post-Installation Tasks

In this Video we will explore the various post installation options you will need to know about in order to get your SCCM Site in working order and ready to use.

  • Introduction to the SCCM Console
  • Site Settings
  • Site Boundaries
  • Active Directory Publishing
  • Publish the Default Management Point in DNS
  • Discovery Methods
  • Client Agents
  • Discovery and Collections
Video 4

SCCM Client Deployment and Client Support

In this Video you will learn about how to implement the several different methods of client installation. Plus, you will learn the troubleshooting steps you can take in your SCCM environment to figure out what might have gone wrong during your client deployment and how to remedy these potential issues.

  • Required and Recommended Site Components
  • Recommended Pre-Installation Steps
  • Client Agents
  • Pre-Install BITS
  • SCCM Client Installation
  • Client Push Method
  • SCCM Client Installation Via Startup Script
  • Manual SCCM Client Installation
  • Other Methods for Deploying SCCM
  • Troubleshooting SCCM, Client Discovery, and Client Installation
  • SCCM Client Tasks
Video 5

Basic Reporting

In this Video you will learn the various reporting techniques available in SCCM and how to best way to utilize the information obtained in these reports.

  • Client Agent Information - The Resource Explorer
  • Windows Event Viewer
  • About the SCCM Manager Reporting Point
  • Add an SCCM Reporting Point
  • Using the Reporting Point
  • Running Reports from a Web Browser
Video 6

Software Distribution and Collections

In this Video you will learn about automating software distribution by working hands on to implement a centralized software distribution mechanism across all machines; both servers and desktops.

  • Creating and Managing Collections
  • Configuring Software Distribution
  • The Distribution Process in Action with Office 2007
  • Creating and Adding Programs to the Package
  • Distributing and Advertising the Package
  • Client Side and Troubleshooting
  • Software Distribution Status and Reporting
Video 7

Using SCCM to Manage Software Updates

In this Video you will learn how to synchronize updates from new and existing WSUS system. Plus, you will learn the three steps to deploying software updates, how to use the Software Updates Client Agent, and much more.

  • SCCM and Windows Server Update Services
  • The Software Update Point
  • Software Updates Client Agent
  • Managing Software Updates
  • Update Lists and Search Folders
  • Create a Search Folder
  • Create an Update List
  • Add Updates to the Update List
  • Deploying Updates Using an Update List
  • Deploying Updates Using an Update List
  • Concept Recap
  • Reusing an Existing Update List
Video 8

Desired Configuration Management (DCM)

The leading cause of downtime for an IT organization is unplanned change, which can have a negative impact on your IT infrastructure. In this Video you will learn how to keep changes from being made without a plan by implementing the DCM feature, including the Configuration Manager Configuration Pack and the Server 2003 Configuration Pack. Plus, you will see how to implement the SCCM R2 Infrastructure to monitor Forefront Client Security on your servers.

  • Scenario
  • The Purpose of Desired Configuration Management (DCM)
  • DCM in Previous Versions of SMS/SCCM
  • DCM Prerequisites
  • Enable the DCM Client Agent
  • General DCM Process
  • Download and Import Configuration Packs
  • Configuration Items and Configuration Baselines
  • Assign a Configuration Baseline to a Collection
  • Compliance Verification and Reporting
  • Security Compliance Management Toolkit
  • Compliance Success and Failure
  • Creating Your Own Configuration Item
  • Create a Non-Compliance Collection for Remediation
  • Identify Computers Without .NET Framework v2.0
  • Policy Creation Options
  • Using DCM to Monitor ForeFront with SCCM 2007 R2
Video 9

Asset Intelligence

In this Video you will learn how to use Asset Intelligence to allow loose license auditing and enhance the capabilities of the existing hardware inventory function.

  • About Asset Intelligence
  • Asset Intelligence: Then and Now
  • About the Catalog
  • Asset Intelligence Prerequisites
  • Enable Asset Intelligence
  • Asset Intelligence Reporting Classes
  • Enabling CAL Tracking
  • Site Maintenance Tasks
  • Importing Your MVLS License Statement
  • CAL Tracking 'Gotchas'
  • General Asset Intelligence Caveats
  • Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point
  • Sample AI Reports
Video 10

Deploying New Computer Operating Systems

The operating system deployment process can be complicated. In this Video I will take you step-by-step through this process and show you some best practices and tricks I use to make things run smoothly.

  • Computers Used in this Video
  • Overall OS Deployment Process
  • Prep SCCM and Other Services
  • Build the Reference Computer
  • Prepare to Capture the Reference Computer Image
  • Capture the Reference Computer Image
  • Import the Image into SCCM and Add it to a Distribution Point
  • Understanding the OS Deployment Process
  • Boot Images: Prepare and Add to Distribution Points
  • Populate the SCCM Distribution Point with an Installation Package
  • Add New Computers to a Collection
  • Create, Configure, and Advertise a Task Sequence
  • Deploy the Image
  • OS Deployment Links
Video 11

Advanced Reporting

In this Video you will work hands on to get SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) to work with SCCM.

  • Using SQL Server Reporting Services with SCCM 2007
  • Prerequisites
  • Caveats
  • Adding a Reporting Services Point
  • Copy Existing Reports to Reporting Services
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Meet Your Certified Instructor, Scott Lowe

(MCSE, CNA)

Scott Lowe Scott Lowe is the Chief Information Officer at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri where he puts his 14 years of IT experience to work serving the needs of the campus community.

By night (and sometimes weekends, lunch, and every minute in between!) Scott writes technical articles for CNet’s TechRepublic and Microsoft.

Scott writes the weekly Exchange newsletter tip as well as the biweekly storage newsletter, for TechRepublic, for whom he has written more than 500 articles.

He is also the author of O’Reilly’s Home Networking: The Missing Manual and a coauthor of Microsoft Press’ Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Administrator’s Companion.

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