Course Outline
Introduction
- Exploration of MECM features and core capabilities
Getting Started
- Preparation of the MECM Lab environment
- Installation and initial configuration of MECM
MECM Fundamentals
- Asset management practices
- Navigation of the SCCM console
- Roles of MECM site servers and site systems
- Implementation of MECM discovery methods
- Definition of boundaries and boundary groups
Client Configuration and Deployment
- Examination of client settings and policy frameworks
- Analysis of client deployment strategies
- Review of client logs and end-user experience
- Utilization of the MECM software center
User and Device Collection Management
- Introduction to user and device collections
- Creation of static and dynamic collections
- Interpretation of collection properties
Application Deployment
- Overview of software distribution workflows
- Application of the legacy package model
- Deployment of applications via the package model
- Administration and rollout of applications
- Surveillance and troubleshooting of deployment processes
Software Update Management
- Introduction to software update processes
- Integration with Windows software update services
- Rollout of software updates
- Analysis of automatic deployment rules
- Monitoring and resolving update deployment issues
Operating System Deployment
- Overview of OS installation workflows
- Generation of OS images
- Driver management
- OS deployment execution via MECM
Configuration Baselines
- Concept of configuration baselines
- Establishment of configuration baselines
- Resolution of issues through configuration baselines
MECM Co-Management and Infrastructure Oversight
- Activation of MECM Co-management
- Application installation via the company portal
- Monitoring and troubleshooting Co-management status
- Health monitoring of MECM infrastructure
- Cleanup of tasks and background jobs
- Diagnosis of infrastructure-related issues
Reporting and Queries
- Insight into MECM reports, queries, and database structures
- Development of new reports using SQL Server Reporting Service
- Extraction of information using SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP)
- Integration of SCEP with MECM
- Distribution of SCEP policies
- Administration of SCEP definitions
- Monitoring of SCEP compliance
Summary and Future Path
Requirements
- Fundamental computer literacy
- A solid grasp of IT infrastructure concepts
Target Audience
- System administrators
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.