Learn Microsoft's latest tools for managing your Windows Server environment.
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007. Learn the essentials of planning and deploying sites and clients, configuring software distribution, deploying operating systems, and managing software updates. You'll also learn to work with remote tools and manage mobile devices.
This course covers concepts addressed on the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exam 70-401: TS: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, Configuring
What You'll Learn
- Plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007 for your enterprise environment
Course Outline
1. Overview of Configuration Manager 2007
- 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
2. Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture
- 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
3. Planning and Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients
- Preparing for Client Deployment
- Deploying Clients
- Managing Configuration Manager Client Installations
- Troubleshooting Client Deployment
4. Collecting Inventory and Metering Software Usage
- Overview of Inventory Collection
- Collecting Hardware Inventory
- Collecting Software Inventory
- Managing Inventory
- Metering Software Usage
5. Querying and Reporting Data
- 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
6. Preparing for and Managing 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
7. Deploying Operating Systems Using Configuration Manager 2007
- 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
8. Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Overview of Software Updates
- Preparing the Configuration Manager Infrastructure for Software Updates
- Managing Software Updates
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
9. Working with Desired Configuration Management in Configuration Manager 2007
- Overview of Desired Configuration Management
- Configuring Desired Configuration Management
- Viewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results
10. Using Remote Tools and Wake On LAN Features
- 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
11. Managing Mobile Devices Using Configuration Manager 2007
- Overview of Mobile Device Management
- Configuring Server Settings to Support Mobile Device Management
- Configuring Client Settings
- Managing Mobile Devices
12. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007
- Maintaining Configuration Manager 2007
- Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007
- Configuration Manager Troubleshooting Tools
13. Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site Hierarchy
- 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
Labs
Lab 2.1: Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server
- Extend the Active Directory schema
- Install a Configuration Manager site
Lab 2.2: Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods
- Manage Configuration Manager users
- Configure boundaries
- Enable and configure discovery methods
Lab 3.1: Deploying Configuration Manager Clients
- Prepare the site for client installation
- Install the Configuration Manager client using various installation methods
Lab 3.2: Reviewing Client Deployment
Lab 4.1: Collecting Inventory
- Configure and Manage Hardware Inventory
- Modify Hardware Inventory Collection
- Configure and Manage Software Inventory
Lab 4.2: Configuring Software Metering
- Configure software metering
Lab 5.1: Creating Queries
- Create a query
- Run your query and view the results
- Create and run a query
Lab 5.2: Creating a Reporting Point
Lab 5.3: Creating Reports
- Create a list report
- Create a filter report
- Create a count report
- Enable drill through for reports
Lab 5.4: Creating a Dashboard
Lab 6.1: Preparing a Site for Software Distribution
- Configure the software distribution components
- Configure the Advertised Programs Client Agent
- Configure a distribution point
Lab 6.2: 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
Lab 7.1: 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
Lab 7.2: 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
Lab 8: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Configure the software update infrastructure
- Manage software updates to clients
- Monitor software updates
Lab 9: 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
Lab 10.1: Configuring and Using Remote Tools
- Configure the Remote Tools Client Agent
- Use the Remote Tools
- Monitor Remote Tools usage
Lab 10.2: Configuring and Using Wake On LAN
- Enable and configure Wake On LAN
- View a report for Wake On LAN
Lab 11.1: 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
Lab 11.2: 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
Lab 12: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site System
- Backup a primary site system
- Use flowcharts
- Confirm backup is complete
- Perform a site repair
Lab 13.1: 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
Lab 13.2: Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points
- Install a secondary site
- Install a proxy management point
Lab 13.3: Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites
- Uninstall a secondary site
- Advertise the Microsoft Office Excel Viewer
- Install the Microsoft Office Excel Viewer on SEA-CL1
- Advertise the Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer
- Install the Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer on SEA-CL1
- Advertise the Microsoft Office Word Viewer
- Install the Microsoft Office Word Viewer on SEA-CL1
Classroom Dates and Locations
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| Aug 24 - 28, 2009 |
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| Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2009 |
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| Sep 14 - 18, 2009 |
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| Sep 21 - 25, 2009 |
Raleigh, NC |
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| Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2009 |
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| Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2009 |
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| Oct 5 - 9, 2009 |
Toronto, ON |
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| Oct 12 - 16, 2009 |
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| Oct 19 - 23, 2009 |
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| Oct 19 - 23, 2009 |
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| Oct 26 - 30, 2009 |
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| Nov 2 - 6, 2009 |
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| Nov 2 - 6, 2009 |
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| Nov 9 - 13, 2009 |
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| Nov 9 - 13, 2009 |
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| Nov 16 - 20, 2009 |
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| Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2009 |
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| Dec 7 - 11, 2009 |
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| Dec 14 - 18, 2009 |
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| Jan 4 - 8, 2010 |
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| Jan 25 - 29, 2010 |
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| Feb 1 - 5, 2010 |
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| Feb 22 - 26, 2010 |
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| Mar 1 - 5, 2010 |
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| Mar 8 - 12, 2010 |
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| Mar 22 - 26, 2010 |
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| Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2010 |
Raleigh, NC |
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Course Outline
1. Overview of Configuration Manager 2007
- 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
2. Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture
- 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
3. Planning and Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients
- Preparing for Client Deployment
- Deploying Clients
- Managing Configuration Manager Client Installations
- Troubleshooting Client Deployment
4. Collecting Inventory and Metering Software Usage
- Overview of Inventory Collection
- Collecting Hardware Inventory
- Collecting Software Inventory
- Managing Inventory
- Metering Software Usage
5. Querying and Reporting Data
- 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
6. Preparing for and Managing 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
7. Deploying Operating Systems Using Configuration Manager 2007
- 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
8. Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Overview of Software Updates
- Preparing the Configuration Manager Infrastructure for Software Updates
- Managing Software Updates
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
9. Working with Desired Configuration Management in Configuration Manager 2007
- Overview of Desired Configuration Management
- Configuring Desired Configuration Management
- Viewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results
10. Using Remote Tools and Wake On LAN Features
- 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
11. Managing Mobile Devices Using Configuration Manager 2007
- Overview of Mobile Device Management
- Configuring Server Settings to Support Mobile Device Management
- Configuring Client Settings
- Managing Mobile Devices
12. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007
- Maintaining Configuration Manager 2007
- Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007
- Configuration Manager Troubleshooting Tools
13. Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site Hierarchy
- 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
Labs
Lab 2.1: Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server
- Extend the Active Directory schema
- Install a Configuration Manager site
Lab 2.2: Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods
- Manage Configuration Manager users
- Configure boundaries
- Enable and configure discovery methods
Lab 3.1: Deploying Configuration Manager Clients
- Prepare the site for client installation
- Install the Configuration Manager client using various installation methods
Lab 3.2: Reviewing Client Deployment
Lab 4.1: Collecting Inventory
- Configure and Manage Hardware Inventory
- Modify Hardware Inventory Collection
- Configure and Manage Software Inventory
Lab 4.2: Configuring Software Metering
- Configure software metering
Lab 5.1: Creating Queries
- Create a query
- Run your query and view the results
- Create and run a query
Lab 5.2: Creating a Reporting Point
Lab 5.3: Creating Reports
- Create a list report
- Create a filter report
- Create a count report
- Enable drill through for reports
Lab 5.4: Creating a Dashboard
Lab 6.1: Preparing a Site for Software Distribution
- Configure the software distribution components
- Configure the Advertised Programs Client Agent
- Configure a distribution point
Lab 6.2: 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
Lab 7.1: 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
Lab 7.2: 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
Lab 8: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
- Configure the software update infrastructure
- Manage software updates to clients
- Monitor software updates
Lab 9: 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
Lab 10.1: Configuring and Using Remote Tools
- Configure the Remote Tools Client Agent
- Use the Remote Tools
- Monitor Remote Tools usage
Lab 10.2: Configuring and Using Wake On LAN
- Enable and configure Wake On LAN
- View a report for Wake On LAN
Lab 11.1: 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
Lab 11.2: 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
Lab 12: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site System
- Backup a primary site system
- Use flowcharts
- Confirm backup is complete
- Perform a site repair
Lab 13.1: 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
Lab 13.2: Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points
- Install a secondary site
- Install a proxy management point
Lab 13.3: Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites
- Uninstall a secondary site
- Advertise the Microsoft Office Excel Viewer
- Install the Microsoft Office Excel Viewer on SEA-CL1
- Advertise the Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer
- Install the Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer on SEA-CL1
- Advertise the Microsoft Office Word Viewer
- Install the Microsoft Office Word Viewer on SEA-CL1
