Course Outline
Overview of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Introduction to MECM and its core components
- Its position within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager ecosystem
- Architectural design and site system responsibilities
MECM Installation and Setup
- Reviewing prerequisites and planning the setup process
- Installing the primary site and SQL Server
- Setting up boundaries and configuring discovery methods
Device and User Administration
- Installing and troubleshooting client agents
- Creating and managing device and user collections
- Managing client health and lifecycle states
Application and Package Deployment
- Building and deploying application packages
- Leveraging task sequences and different deployment types
- Tracking and monitoring application rollouts
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Preparing boot images and defining task sequences
- Distributing Windows images to end-user devices
- Capturing standardized reference images
Software Updates and Compliance Management
- Integration with WSUS for update distribution
- Formulating and distributing update groups
- Implementing compliance settings and baselines
Inventory Management and Reporting
- Tracking hardware and software inventory
- Utilizing native reports and visual dashboards
- Generating custom reports using SQL and SSRS
Integration and Co-Management Strategies
- Linking MECM with Microsoft Intune
- Activating co-management scenarios
- Migrating workloads to cloud-based management
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Adopting best practices for continuous management
- Applying troubleshooting techniques and utilizing diagnostic tools
- Identifying relevant certifications and advanced learning paths
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- Knowledge of Windows client operating systems
- Background in IT administration and device management
Target Audience
- IT administrators responsible for enterprise desktop and device oversight
- System Center specialists moving towards Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Support teams handling OS deployment 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.
