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 roles
Setting Up and Configuring MECM
- Reviewing prerequisites and planning the setup
- Installing the primary site and SQL Server
- Defining boundaries and configuring discovery methods
Overseeing Devices and Users
- Client installation procedures and troubleshooting techniques
- Creating and managing device and user collections
- Monitoring client health and managing lifecycle stages
Distributing Applications and Packages
- Building and releasing applications
- Utilizing task sequences and various deployment types
- Tracking the status of application deployments
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Setting up boot images and constructing task sequences
- Distributing Windows images to client machines
- Acquiring reference images
Software Updates and Compliance Management
- Integration with WSUS
- Forming and delivering update groups
- Establishing compliance settings and baselines
Inventory Tracking and Reporting
- Managing hardware and software inventories
- Leveraging native reports and dashboards
- Generating custom reports using SQL and SSRS
Integration and Co-Management Strategies
- Linking MECM with Microsoft Intune
- Activating co-management workflows
- Migrating workloads to cloud environments
Conclusion and Future Directions
- Best practices for sustained management
- Essential troubleshooting tips and utilities
- Exploring additional certifications and learning trajectories
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- Experience with Windows client operating systems
- Background in IT administration and device management
Target Audience
- IT administrators overseeing enterprise desktops and endpoint devices
- System Center specialists migrating to 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.
