Sharepoint Training in Administering Configuration Manager, Part I
If you’re seeking to boost your IT career and are particularly interested in expanding your skills in managing Windows computers and devices, the “Administering Configuration Manager, Part I: Fundamentals and Asset Management” course has something special in store for you – a deep dive into Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. While this course primarily focuses on Configuration Manager, it offers a unique bonus for professionals looking to enhance their SharePoint expertise.
The SharePoint Advantage
In the world of modern IT administration, SharePoint plays a pivotal role in collaboration, document management, and information sharing. This course, although centered on Configuration Manager, equips you with skills and insights that seamlessly align with SharePoint. Through the asset management and reporting features covered in this course, you’ll develop the ability to efficiently integrate Configuration Manager with SharePoint, enabling you to streamline data sharing and reporting processes across your organization.
Career Opportunities
With SharePoint being a cornerstone of modern corporate environments, acquiring expertise in its integration with Configuration Manager can be a game-changer for your career. Whether you’re an IT professional in a medium-sized enterprise or part of a large organization, this training will empower you to better manage Windows devices while effectively harnessing SharePoint’s capabilities. This unique skill set not only enhances your career prospects but also positions you as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving landscape of IT management. Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your horizons and become a sought-after professional in both Configuration Manager and SharePoint.
Course Details
Course Code: 55313; Duration: 3 days; Instructor-led
This course is intended for IT professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge about and technical skills in the management of Windows computers and other devices by using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Current Branch version 2203. In this course, students will learn Configuration Manager fundamentals and day-to-day asset-management tasks, such as gathering and reporting hardware inventory and software metering information. Students will also learn about the site system roles and other features required to deploy the Configuration Manager client software and how to prepare for implementing Configuration Manager’s change-management features.
Audience
This course is intended for experienced IT professionals who are responsible for desktop and device management in medium-sized, large, and enterprise organizations and who have at least six months of experience managing Windows computers in a workplace environment or who have completed course WS-011: Windows Server 2019 Administration.
Prerequisites
- Windows client and Windows Server administration skills.
- An understanding of Windows networking fundamentals, including common protocols, routing, and IP addressing.
- Basic Active Directory-management skills.
- A basic understanding of common Windows Server roles, features, and services.
- An introductory-level understanding of Windows commands, scripting, and PowerShell syntax.
- An introductory-level understanding of public key infrastructure (PKI) security concepts.
Methodology
This program will be conducted with interactive lectures, PowerPoint presentation, discussion and practical exercise.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the features of Configuration Manager, explain where it fits within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager suite framework, and identify the changes since System Center Configuration Manager version 1810.
- Navigate the Configuration Manager console and explain where each of the major features of Configuration Manager can be configured.
- Install and use the Configuration Manager console and CMTrace.
- Prepare the Configuration Manager infrastructure for client deployment, including the configuration of boundaries and boundary groups, resource discovery, resource collections, and the relevant site system roles.
- Explain the various deployment methods for the Configuration Manager client, select a client-deployment method appropriate for the organization’s environment, and implement the selected method.
- Configure Configuration Manager client settings.
- Monitor Configuration Manager client health.
- Implement asset-management features of Configuration Manager, including hardware and software inventory, Asset Intelligence, and software metering.
- Create and use data and status message queries and perform real-time device queries by using CMPivot.
- Implement and use reporting features in Configuration Manager.
Outlines
Module 1: Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Configuration Manager
Lessons
- Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Features of Configuration Manager
- Configuration Manager Concepts and Fundamentals
- The Configuration Manager Console, CMTrace, and Other Tools
Lab 1: Installing and Using the Configuration Manager Console and CMTrace
- Installing the Configuration Manager Console
- Using the Configuration Manager Console
- Using CMTrace
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the features of Configuration Manager and explain where it fits within the Microsoft Enpoint Manager suite framework.
- Navigate the Configuration Manager console and explain where each of the major features of Configuration Manager can be managed.
- Install and use the Configuration Manager console and CMTrace.
Module 2: Infrastructure Preparation for Client Deployment and Management
Lessons
- Configuration Manager integration with Active Directory
- User and System Resource Discovery
- Resource Collections
- Boundaries and Boundary Groups
Lab 1: Configuring Active Directory Integration, Discovery, and Collections
- Verifying the Configuration of Active Directory Integration
- Configuring Resource Discovery Methods
- Creating Collections
Lab 2: Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups
- Configuring and Discovering Boundaries
- Configuring Boundary Groups
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the Configuration Manager infrastructure configuration requirements for client deployment.
- Configure Configuration Manager/Active Directory integration.
- Configure user and system resource discovery.
- Configure boundaries and boundary groups.
Module 3:The Configuration Manager Client
Lessons
- Configuration Manager Client Fundamentals
- Client Installation
- Client Settings
- Client Health
Lab 1: Installing the Configuration Manager Client
- Configuring Roles and Settings for Client Installation
- Installing the Configuration Manager Client
- Monitoring the Client Installation Process
Lab 2: Configuring Client Settings and Monitoring Client Health
- Configuring and Verifying Client Settings
- Verifying Client Health
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the various deployment methods for the Configuration Manager client, select a client deployment method appropriate for the organization’s environment, and implement the selected method.
- Configure client settings for the Configuration Manager client.
- Monitor Configuration Manager client health.
Module 4: Asset Management in Configuration Manager
Lessons
- Introduction to Asset Management Features
- Hardware Inventory
- Software Inventory
- Asset Intelligence
- Software Metering
Lab 1: Configuring and Managing Hardware and Software Inventory Collection
- Configuring Hardware Inventory
- Configuring Software Inventory and File Collection
- Testing Inventory Collection and Reviewing Results
Lab 2: Configuring Asset Intelligence
- Implementing the Asset Intelligence Synchronization Point
- Configuring Asset Intelligence Reporting Classes
- Importing Software License Data
Lab 3: Configuring and Managing Software Metering
- Configuring Software Metering
- Generating and Summarizing Software Metering Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the asset-management features of Configuration Manager.
- Implement hardware and software inventory, including file collection.
- Implement Asset Intelligence.
- Implement software metering.
Module 5: Queries and Reports
Lessons
- Data and Status Message Queries
- Real-time CMPivot Queries
- Reports
Lab 1: Creating and Running Queries
- Creating a Simple-value Query
- Creating a Prompted-value Query
- Creating a Subselected-value Query
- Copying, Modifying, and Using a Status Message Query
Lab 2: Using CMPivot
- Using Basic Functions of CMPivot
- Using CMPivot to Analyze the Current State of a Device
- Creating Collections Based on CMPivot Results
Lab 3: Implementing and Using Configuration Manager Reporting
- Configuring SQL Reporting Services
- Implementing a Reporting Services Point
- Running Reports
- Subscribing to Reports
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and use data and status message queries.
- Perform real-time device queries by using CMPivot.
- Implement and use reporting features in Configuration Manager
