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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Fundamentals of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Introduction to MECM and its constituent parts
- Position within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager framework
- Site system roles and architectural design
MECM Setup and Configuration
- Assessing prerequisites and planning the setup
- Installation of primary site and SQL Server
- Defining boundaries and configuring discovery mechanisms
Device and User Administration
- Installing and resolving client issues
- Managing device and user collections
- Monitoring client health and lifecycle states
Application and Package Distribution
- Creating and rolling out applications
- Leveraging task sequences and deployment types
- Tracking the progress of application deployments
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Setting up boot images and task sequences
- Distributing Windows images to endpoint devices
- Acquiring reference images for reuse
Software Updates and Compliance
- Linking with WSUS for update management
- Formulating and distributing update groups
- Implementing compliance settings and baselines
Inventory and Reporting
- Tracking hardware and software assets
- Utilizing native reports and dashboards
- Generating custom reports using SQL and SSRS
Integration and Co-Management
- Linking MECM with Microsoft Intune
- Activating co-management workflows
- Migrating workloads to cloud-based management
Conclusion and Future Learning
- Best practices for sustained management
- Effective troubleshooting techniques and tools
- Paths to further certifications and professional development
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- Proficiency with Windows client operating systems
- Practical experience in IT administration and device oversight
Target Audience
- IT administrators responsible for enterprise desktops and endpoint devices
- System Center experts moving towards Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Support personnel handling OS distribution and compliance configurations
Testimonials (4)
Expertise of the trainer
Ivan Micetic - Sparkle S.p.a.
Course - Foreman and Katello
The details that Konrad explained.
Sander - Cobbler
Course - Configuration Management with SaltStack
Good hands on lab and training guide
Raymond - GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY AGENCY
Course - Introduction to Ansible Automation
Dr. Kelly was great and demonstrated several useful tips. I particularly appreciated how he was willing to field our questions and problem solve on-the-fly.
