Course Content
Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes the Configuration Manager 2012 infrastructure and typical deployment scenarios.
Lessons
Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Overview of the Configuration Manager 2012 Server Default Site System Roles
Overview of the Configuration Manager 2012 Server Optional Site System Roles
Overview of Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment Scenarios
Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Stand-Alone Primary Site
This module explains the planning process, inputs, and typical planning activities for deploying a stand-alone primary site. It also describes the prerequisites for installing a site server and related components, the process of installing, configuring, and monitoring a stand-alone primary site. This module also describes the requirements for managing Internet-based clients and configuring a Microsoft PKI solution.
Lessons
Planning a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Stand-Alone Primary Site Deployment
Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site
Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Server
Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager 2012 Installation
Managing Internet-Based Clients
Lab : Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site
Configuring the Prerequisites for Con
figuration Manager 2012 Deployment
Extending the Active Directory Schema
Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Stand-Alone Primary Site
Lab : Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
Validating the Installation of the Primary Site
Performing the Initial Configuration of the Primary Site
Lab : Configuring PKI for Configuration Manager
Creating Certificate Templates for Configuration Manager
Deploying Certificates for Configuration Manager
Module 3: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
This module explains how to plan and configure administrative roles.
Lessons
Overview of Role-Based Administration
Identifying IT Roles in Your Organization
Configuring Role-Based Administration
Lab : Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
Reviewing Built-in Security Roles and Scopes
Creating Custom Security Roles and Scopes
Testing the Permissions of the New Role
Module 4: Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy
This module explains how to plan and deploy a multiple-site hierarchy including the central administration site, primary sites, and secondary sites.
Lessons
Planning a Configuration Manager 2012 Multiple-Site Hierarchy
Deploying a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
Deploying the Central Administration Site
Deploying Primary Sites in a Hierarchy
Deploying Secondary Sites
Lab : Installing the Central Administration Site
Extending the Active Directory Schema
Installing the Central Administration Site
Validating the Installation
Lab : Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
Validating the Installation
Automating the Installation of a Primary Site
Lab : Installing a Secondary Site
Configuring Prerequisites
Installing a Secondary Site from a Primary Site
Validating the Installation
Module 5: Data Replication and Content Management
This module describes types and data replication, monitoring and troubleshooting data replication throughout the hierarchy, and planning for, configuring, and monitoring content
management.
Lessons
Introduction to Data Types and Replication
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
Planning for Content Management
Configuring and Monitoring Content Management
Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
Monitoring Replication
Troubleshooting Replication
Lab : Configuring Content Management
Create a Distribution Point and a Distribution Point Group
Distribute and Monitor Content
Perform Content Prestaging
Module 6: Planning and Completing System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Client Deployment
This module explores various methods to plan and deploy Configuration Manager 2012 clients, including discovery methods, client deployment methods, managing clients, and monitoring client status.
Lessons
Introduction to Discovery Methods
Introduction to Configuration Manager 2012 Client Deployment
Deploying Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
Managing Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
Monitoring Configuration Manager 2012 Client Status
Lab : Planning and Completing
Configuration Manager 2012 Client Deployment
Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
Using Client Push to Install Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
Verifying Configuration Manager 2012 Client Installation
Module 7: Maintaining and Monitoring System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes how to perform various Configuration Manager 2012 maintenance tasks, and how to monitor site systems.
Lessons
Overview of Configuration Manager 2012 Site Maintenance
Performing Backup and Recovery of a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
Monitoring Configuration Manager 2012 Site Systems
Lab : Maintaining and Monitoring System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Configuring the Site Backup Task
Recovering the Site from a Backup
Monitoring Configuration Manager
Module 8: Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes the migration of objects from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
Lessons
Overview of the Migration Process
Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 Sites for Migration
Configuring Migration Settings
Migrating Objects
Lab : Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Configuring the Source Hierarchy
Creating a Migration Job and Performing Migration
Course 10747A:
70-243: Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager feature set and explains how to manage sites by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Console.
Lessons
Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Architecture
Overview of the Configuration Manager Console
Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site
Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager Console
Exploring the Configuration Manager Console
Searching in the Configuration Manager Console
Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site
Configuring Status Summarizers
Managing Components by Using Configuration Manager Service Manager
Monitoring Site and Component Status
Reviewing Log Files by Using Configuration Manager Trace Log Tool
Module 2: Discovering and Organizing Resources
This module explains how to configure discovery methods, configure boundaries and boundary groups,
manage user and device collections, and implement role-based security.
Lessons
Configuring Resource Discovery
Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups
Configuring User and Device Collections
Configuring Role-Based Administration
Lab : Configuring Resource Discovery and Boundaries
Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups
Lab : Configuring User and Device Collections
Creating a Device Collection
Creating a User Collection
Configuring a Maintenance Window
Lab : Configuring Role-Based Administration
Configuring a New Scope for Toronto Administrators
Configuring a New Administrative User
Module 3: Managing the Configuration Manager Client
This module explains how to configure client deployment methods and client settings, and monitor client status.
Lessons
Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
Managing Client Agents
Configuring and Monitoring Client Status
Lab : Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
Preparing the Site for Client Installation
Deploying the Configuration Manager Client by Using Client Push Installation
Deploying the Configuration Manager Client by Using Group Policy (Optional)
Lab : Managing Client Settings
Configuring Client Settings
Lab : Configuring and Monitoring Client Status
Configuring and Monitoring Client
Communication and Health Status
Module 4: Managing Inventory and Software Metering
This module explains how to configure and manage hardware and software inventory, monitor inventory data flow, and use asset intelligence and software metering.
Lessons
Overview of Inventory Collection
Configuring Hardware Inventory
Configuring Software Inventory
Managing Inventory Collection
Configuring Asset Intelligence
Configuring Software Metering
Lab : Configuring and Managing Inventory Collection
Configuring Hardware Inventory
Configuring Software Inventory
Lab : Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence
Preparing the Site for Asset Intelligence
Configuring Asset Intelligence
Customizing Asset Intelligence
Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports
Lab : Configuring Software Metering
Configuring Software Metering
Module 5: Querying and Reporting Data
This module explains how to create queries and run reports by using SQL Server Reporting Services.
Lessons
Introduction to Queries
Managing Queries
Configuring SQL Server
Reporting Services
Lab : Creating and Running Queries
Creating Data Queries
Creating Subselect Queries
Creating Status Message Queries
Lab : Configuring Reporting
Configuring a Reporting Services Point
Module 6: Managing Software Deployments by Using Packages and Programs
This module explains how to create and deploy packages and programs.
Lessons
Configuring Software Distribution
Configuring Packages and Programs
Distributing Content to Distribution Points
Deploying Programs to Configuration Manager Clients
Lab : Managing Software Deployment by Using Packages and Programs
Preparing the Infrastructure for Software Deployment
Creating a Package and Configuring Programs
Distributing Content to a Distribution Point
Deploying a Program to Configuration Manager Clients
Module 7: Creating and Deploying Applications
This module explains how to create and deploy applications by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager application model.
Lessons
Overview of Application Management
Creating Applications
Deploying Applications
Configuring the Application Catalog
Lab : Creating and Deploying an Application
Creating and Deploying a Required Application
Creating and Deploying an Available Application
Lab : Deploying Applications from the Application Catalog
Installing and Configuring the Application Catalog
Creating and Deploying
Applications to the Application Catalog
Installing Applications from the Application Catalog
Module 8: Managing Application Deployment
This module explains how to configure application deployment requirements, application supersedence, application un-installation, and multiple deployment types.
Lessons
Configuring Requirements and Dependencies for Deployment Types
Configuring Multiple Deployment Types and User Device Affinity
Managing Applications
Lab : Advanced Application Deployment
Configuring User Device Affinity
Creating Applications with Requirements
Deploying Required Applications to Users
Creating an Application with Multiple Deployment Types
Lab : Managing Application Supersedence and Removal
Using Application Supersedence
Uninstalling the Excel Viewer Application
Module 9: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
This module explains how to deploy and manage software updates.
Lessons
Overview of Software Updates
Preparing the Configuration Manager Site for Software Updates
Managing Software Updates
Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
Lab : Configuring the Site for Software Updates
Configuring and Synchronizing the Software Update Point
Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates
Determining Software Update Compliance
Deploying Software Updates to Clients
Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules
Module 10: Implementing Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager 2012
This module explains how to integrate and implement System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
Lessons
Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
Configuring and Monitoring Endpoint Protection Policies
Lab : Implementing Endpoint Protection
Configuring the Endpoint Protection Point and Client Settings
Configuring and Deploying Endpoint Protection Policies
Monitoring Endpoint Protection
Module 11: Managing Operating System Deployment
This module explains how to deploy operating systems by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager infrastructure.
Lessons
Overview of Operating System Deployment
Preparing the Site for Operating System Deployment
Capturing an Operating System Image
Deploying an Operating System
Lab : Preparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment
Managing Site System Roles Used to Support Operating System Deployment
Managing Packages to Support Operating System Deployment
Lab : Building and Capturing a Reference Image
Creating a Build and Capture Task Sequence
Capturing the Reference Computer
Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade
Preparing the Operating System Image
Creating a Task Sequence to Deploy an Image
Deploying an Image
Module 12: Managing Compliance Settings
This module explains how to manage configuration items and baselines to assess and remediate the compliance of settings on devices.
Lessons
Overview of Compliance Settings
Configuring Compliance Settings
Viewing Compliance Results
Lab: Managing Compliance Settings
Managing Configuration Items and Baselines
Viewing Compliance Settings Reports
Configuring Remediation in Compliance Settings
Using Compliance Information to Create Collections
Module 13: Managing Mobile Devices
This module explains how to configure the mobile device management settings.
Lessons
Configuring Mobile Device Management
Depth Management of Mobile Devices
Deploying Applications to Mobile Devices
Lab : Managing Mobile Devices
Preparing the Infrastructure for Mobile Device Management
Enrolling a Mobile Device
Managing Compliance Settings for a Mobile Device
Deploying an Application to a Mobile Device
Module 14: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote Control
This module explains how to configure Wake On LAN, power management policies, and Remote Control.
Lessons
Configuring Wake On LAN
Overview of Out of Band Management
Configuring Power Management Settings
Configuring Remote Control
Lab : Configuring Power Management Settings
Applying a Power Management Plan
Lab : Configuring Remote Control
Configuring the Remote Tools Client Settings and Permissions
Managing Desktops by Using Remote Control