Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- General overview of MECM and its core components
- Position within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager ecosystem
- System architecture and site role definitions
MECM Installation and Configuration
- Prerequisites and setup planning strategies
- Installation of primary site and SQL Server
- Setting up boundaries and discovery mechanisms
Device and User Management
- Client deployment and issue resolution
- Formation of device and user collections
- Monitoring client health and managing the device lifecycle
Application and Package Distribution
- Creation and distribution of applications
- Utilization of task sequences and deployment types
- Supervising the application rollout process
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Configuration of boot images and task sequences
- Distribution of Windows images to client endpoints
- Capture and management of reference images
Software Updates and Compliance
- Integration with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Assembly and distribution of update groups
- Definition of compliance settings and baselines
Inventory and Reporting
- Tracking hardware and software assets
- Leveraging native reports and dashboards
- Advanced reporting via SQL and SSRS
Integration and Co-Management
- Linking MECM with Microsoft Intune
- Implementation of co-management scenarios
- Migrating workloads to cloud services
Summary and Future Steps
- Best practices for sustained management
- Essential troubleshooting advice and tools
- Pathways to further certification and continued learning
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- Working knowledge of Windows client operating systems
- Background in IT administration and device management
Target Audience
- IT administrators responsible for enterprise desktops and endpoints
- System Center experts transitioning to the Microsoft Endpoint Manager framework
- Support teams tasked with OS deployment and compliance enforcement
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- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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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.
