Microsoft Windows System Administration

Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007 (Course code: 6451)

Course Schedule:

Location	Days	Course dates	Duration	Cost (ex GST)	Availability	Enrol Here
City	Mon - Fri	12 - 16 Jan 2009	5 days	2700.00	Open	Corporate Group / Individual
City	Mon - Fri	09 - 13 Feb 2009	5 days	2700.00	Open	Corporate Group / Individual
City	Mon - Fri	16 - 20 Mar 2009	5 days	2700.00	Open	Corporate Group / Individual

Overview:

This five-day instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007. The course focuses on planning and deploying sites and clients, configuring software distribution, deploying operating systems, and managing software updates. It also covers remote tools and managing mobile devices.

Learning Method:

This course will be presented using a combination of lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. Each student will be provided with a comprehensive set of course notes. This hands-on course combines exercises and practical work to reinforce learning.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is designed for:

Systems Engineers with experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Microsoft Windows in medium to large enterprise organisations, and who have a need to plan a Configuration Manager 2007 deployment.
Administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more Configuration Manager 2007 sites and all supporting systems.

Pre-requisites:

Before attending this course, you should have:

a base-level understanding of Systems Management Server
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

What can you expect to gain from this course?

After completing this course, you will be able to plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007 for their enterprise environment.

Course Content:

Module 1:Overview of Configuration Manager 2007

This module provides an overview of Configuration Manager 2007 features. It also provides an overview of the Configuration Manager site architecture and clients.
Where Configuration Manager 2007 Fits Within the System Center Solution
Configuration Manager 2007 Features
Overview of Configuration Manager Site Architecture
Overview of Configuration Manager Client

Module 2:Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture

This module explains how to prepare for and deploy a Configuration Manager site. It also describes how to discover resources and how to upgrade an SMS 2003 site to Configuration Manager 2007.
Planning to Deploy a Configuration Manager Site
Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager Site
Installing a Configuration Manager Site Server
Discovering Resources
Upgrading an SMS 2003 Site to Configuration Manager 2007
Exercise 1: Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server
Extend the Active Directory schema
Install a Configuration Manager site
Exercise 2: Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods
Manage Configuration Manager users
2Configure boundaries
Enable and configure discovery methods

Module 3:Planning and Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients

This module explains how to prepare for and deploy Configuration Manager clients. It also describes how to manage client installations and how to troubleshoot client deployment issues.
Preparing for Client Deployment
Deploying Clients
Managing Configuration Manager Client Installations
Troubleshooting Client Deployment
Exercise 1: Deploying Configuration Manager Clients
Prepare the site for client installation
Install the Configuration Manager client using various installation methods
Exercise 2: Reviewing Client Deployment
Review client deployment

Module 4:Collecting Inventory and Metering Software Usage

This module explains how to collect and manage hardware and software inventory. It also describes how to configure software metering.
Overview of Inventory Collection
Collecting Hardware Inventory
Collecting Software Inventory
Managing Inventory
Metering Software Usage
Exercise 1: Collecting Inventory
Configure and Manage Hardware Inventory
Modify Hardware Inventory Collection
Configure and Manage Software Inventory
Exercise 2: Configuring Software Metering
Configure software metering

Module 5:Querying and Reporting Data

This module explains how to create and run queries and reports. It also describes how to create and run dashboards.
Introduction to the Architecture of Data and Status Queries
Creating and Running Queries
Configuring and Deploying a Reporting Point
Creating and Running Reports
Creating and Running Dashboards
Exercise 1: Creating Queries
Create a query
Run your query and view the results
Create and run a query
Exercise 2: Creating a Reporting Point
Create a reporting point
Exercise 3: Creating Reports
Create a list report
Create a filter report
Create a count report
Enable drill through for reports
Exercise 4: Creating a Dashboard
Create a dashboard

Module 6:Preparing for and Managing Software Distribution

This module explains how to configure and manage software distribution. It also describes how to monitor and troubleshoot software distribution.
Overview of the Software Distribution Processes
Preparing the Site for Software Distribution Objects
Configuring Software Distribution Objects
Creating and Configuring Collections
Creating and Configuring Packages and Programs
Distributing and Advertising a Program
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Distribution
Exercise 1: Preparing a Site for Software Distribution
Configure the software distribution components
Configure the Advertised Programs Client Agent
Configure a distribution point
Exercise 2: Deploying an Application Using Software Distribution
Create a collection for software distribution
Create and configure a package and program
Distribute a package to distribution points
Create an advertisement for a software package
Install a software package
Review results

Module 7:Deploying Operating Systems Using Configuration Manager 2007

This module explains how to deploy operating systems using Configuration Manager. It also describes how to configure operating system deployments using PXE.
Overview of Operating System Deployment
Task Sequences in Operating System Deployment
Capturing an Operating System Image
Deploying an Operating System
Configuring Operating System Image Deployments using PXE
Exercise 1: Capturing a Reference Computer Using Configuration Manager 2007
Prepare the environment for Configuration Manager operating system deployment
Create a capture media task sequence
Create an image of the Windows Vista reference computer
Exercise 2: Deploying Operating Systems Using PXE
Configure the PXE environment
Prepare a deployment task sequence and advertise it to a collection
Boot the computer using PXE and install the reference image

Module 8:Deploying and Managing Software Updates

This module explains how to prepare for and manage software updates in Configuration Manager. It also describes how to monitor and troubleshoot software updates.
Overview of Software Updates
Preparing the Configuration Manager Infrastructure for Software Updates
Managing Software Updates
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
Exercise 1: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
Configure the software update infrastructure
Manage software updates to clients
Monitor software updates

Module 9:Working with Desired Configuration Management in Configuration Manager 2007

This module explains how to configure desired configuration management in Configuration Manager. It also describes how to view compliance results.
Overview of Desired Configuration Management
Configuring Desired Configuration Management
Viewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results
Exercise 1: Configuring Desired Configuration Management
Configure desired configuration management
Import and configure a configuration pack
Assign the configuration pack to a collection
View desired configuration management reports

Module 10:Using Remote Tools and Wake On LAN Features

This module explains how to work with Configuration Manager remote tools. It also describes how to configure and monitor Wake On LAN.
About Configuration Manager Remote Tools
Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent
Monitoring and Securing Configuration Manager Remote Tools
Configuration Manager Wake On LAN
Configuring and Monitoring Wake On LAN
Exercise 1: Configuring and Using Remote Tools
Configure the Remote Tools Client Agent
Use the Remote Tools
Monitor Remote Tools usage
Exercise 2: Configuring and Using Wake On LAN
Enable and configure Wake On LAN
View a report for Wake On LAN

Module 11:Managing Mobile Devices Using Configuration Manager 2007

This module provides an overview of mobile device management. It also describes how to configure server and client settings and how to manage mobile devices.
Overview of Mobile Device Management
Configuring Server Settings to Support Mobile Device Management
Configuring Client Settings
Managing Mobile Devices
Exercise 1: Configuring the Site Server to Support Mobile Device Management
Configure operating system prerequisites
Configure site systems to support mobile device management
Configure client agents to support mobile device management
Exercise 2: Managing Mobile Devices Using Configuration Manager 2007
Configure the client deployment files
Install the mobile device management client
Manage the mobile device
View mobile management reports

Module 12:Maintaining and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007

This module explains how to maintain Configuration Manager 2007 and how to troubleshoot Configuration Manager issues. It also describes how to backup and recover data and how to work with troubleshooting tools.
Maintaining Configuration Manager 2007
Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007
Configuration Manager Troubleshooting Tools
Exercise 1: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site System
Backup a primary site system
Use flowcharts
Confirm backup is complete
Perform a site repair

Module 13:Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site Hierarchy

This module explains how to plan and configure a multiple-site hierarchy including installing a secondary site and installing a proxy management point. It also describes how to decommission sites and hierarchies and how to roam in multiple-site hierarchies.
Introduction to the Configuration Manager Site Hierarchy
Configuring Configuration Manager Site Communications
Installing a Secondary Site Server
Decommissioning Sites and Hierarchies
Roaming in Multiple Site Hierarchies
Exercise 1: Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Hierarchy
Plan the hierarchy
Prepare the server
Configure communications for Seattle to Vancouver
Configure communications for Vancouver to Seattle
Join the Vancouver primary site to the Seattle primary site
Verify the parent and child site are communicating
Transfer site settings
Exercise 2: Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points
Install a secondary site
Install a proxy management point
Exercise 3: Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites
Uninstall a secondary site.
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