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Course Outline

Introduction to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

  • Overview of MECM and its core components
  • Role within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager ecosystem
  • Architecture and site system roles

Installing and Configuring MECM

  • Prerequisites and setup planning
  • Installing the primary site and SQL Server
  • Configuring boundaries and discovery methods

Managing Devices and Users

  • Client installation and troubleshooting
  • Device collections and user collections
  • Client health and lifecycle management

Deploying Applications and Packages

  • Creating and deploying applications
  • Utilizing task sequences and deployment types
  • Monitoring application deployment status

Operating System Deployment (OSD)

  • Configuring boot images and task sequences
  • Deploying Windows images to client devices
  • Capturing reference images

Software Updates and Compliance

  • Integration with WSUS
  • Creating and deploying update groups
  • Configuring compliance settings and baselines

Inventory and Reporting

  • Hardware and software inventory management
  • Utilizing built-in reports and dashboards
  • Custom reporting using SQL and SSRS

Integration and Co-Management

  • Connecting MECM with Microsoft Intune
  • Enabling co-management scenarios
  • Transitioning workloads to the cloud

Summary and Next Steps

  • Best practices for ongoing management
  • Troubleshooting tips and tools
  • Exploring further certifications and learning paths

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory
  • Familiarity with Windows client operating systems
  • Experience in IT administration and device management

Audience

  • IT administrators responsible for managing enterprise desktops and devices
  • System Center professionals transitioning to Microsoft Endpoint Manager
  • Support teams tasked with OS deployment and compliance configuration
 28 Hours

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