Course Outline
Foundations of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Overview of MECM and its constituent components.
- Position within the broader Microsoft Endpoint Manager ecosystem.
- Architectural design and site system roles.
MECM Installation and Configuration
- Assessing prerequisites and planning the setup.
- Installing the primary site and SQL Server.
- Setting up boundaries and configuring discovery methods.
Device and User Administration
- Managing client installations and resolving issues.
- Creating and managing device and user collections.
- Monitoring client health and managing the lifecycle.
Application and Package Distribution
- Authoring and deploying applications.
- Leveraging task sequences and various deployment types.
- Tracking and monitoring application rollout status.
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Configuring boot images and task sequences.
- Distributing Windows images to end-user devices.
- Capturing and utilizing reference images.
Software Updates and Compliance Management
- Integration with WSUS.
- Building and deploying update groups.
- Implementing compliance settings and baselines.
Inventory and Reporting Capabilities
- Collecting hardware and software inventory data.
- Utilizing native reports and dashboards.
- Generating custom reports using SQL and SSRS.
Integration and Co-Management Strategies
- Establishing connections between MECM and Microsoft Intune.
- Implementing co-management scenarios.
- Migrating workloads to cloud-based solutions.
Wrap-up and Future Directions
- Best practices for sustained management.
- Essential troubleshooting tips and available tools.
- Exploring additional certifications and development paths.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
- Working familiarity with Windows client operating systems.
- Practical experience in IT administration and device management.
Target Audience
- IT administrators responsible for enterprise desktops and endpoint devices.
- System Center specialists transitioning to Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
- Support teams tasked with OS deployment and compliance configuration.
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.
