Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Snapshot of MECM and its constituent parts.
- Its position within the broader Microsoft Endpoint Manager framework.
- System architecture and the function of site systems.
Installation and Setup of MECM
- Reviewing prerequisites and planning the setup.
- Installing the primary site and SQL Server components.
- Setting up network boundaries and discovery mechanisms.
Administering Devices and Users
- Client deployment strategies and resolving common issues.
- Managing device groups and user collections.
- Monitoring client health and managing lifecycle stages.
Distributing Applications and Packages
- Developing and pushing application packages.
- Utilizing task sequences and various deployment models.
- Observing and tracking application distribution progress.
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Preparing boot images and designing task sequences.
- Distributing Windows images to endpoint devices.
- Capturing and managing reference images.
Software Updates and Regulatory Compliance
- Integration processes with WSUS.
- Formulating and releasing update groups.
- Implementing compliance settings and establishing baselines.
Inventory Management and Reporting
- Tracking hardware and software assets.
- Leveraging native reports and visual dashboards.
- Generating custom reports using SQL and SSRS.
Integration and Co-Management
- Establishing the connection between MECM and Microsoft Intune.
- Activating co-management workflows.
- Shifting workloads towards cloud-based management.
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Best practices for sustained management efforts.
- Key troubleshooting advice and utility tools.
- Pursuing additional certifications and professional development paths.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of network structures, Windows Server environments, and Active Directory.
- Comfort with Windows client operating systems.
- Background experience in IT administration and endpoint oversight.
Target Audience
- IT specialists responsible for overseeing enterprise workstations and endpoints.
- System Center experts looking to migrate their skills to Microsoft Endpoint Manager.
- Technical support teams handling operating system distribution and compliance enforcement.
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.
