Course Outline
Getting to Know Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Summary of MECM features and constituent parts
- Function within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager framework
- System architecture and site server responsibilities
Setting Up and Configuring MECM
- Preparation steps and installation planning
- Installing the primary site and SQL Server
- Setting up network boundaries and discovery mechanisms
Overseeing Devices and Users
- Client installation procedures and issue resolution
- Managing device groups and user groups
- Monitoring client health and managing the lifecycle
Distributing Applications and Packages
- Building and rolling out software applications
- Utilizing task sequences and different deployment categories
- Tracking the status of application distributions
Operating System Distribution (OSD)
- Preparing boot images and task sequences
- Installing Windows images on endpoint devices
- Creating and capturing reference images
Software Updates and Compliance Standards
- Integration with WSUS
- Formulating and distributing update groups
- Establishing compliance settings and baselines
Asset Tracking and Reporting
- Maintaining hardware and software inventories
- Leveraging standard reports and visual dashboards
- Generating custom reports using SQL and SSRS
Integration and Joint Management
- Linking MECM with Microsoft Intune
- Setting up co-management workflows
- Shifting workloads to cloud-based solutions
Recap and Future Directions
- Recommended practices for continuous administration
- Advice and utilities for troubleshooting
- Discovering additional certifications and learning trajectories
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of network infrastructure, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- Basic familiarity with Windows client operating systems
- Practical experience in IT administration and device oversight
Target Audience
- IT administrators responsible for enterprise desktop and device management
- System Center experts moving towards Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Support groups 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.
