Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Overview of MECM and its key components
- Position within the Microsoft Endpoint Manager ecosystem
- Architecture and site system roles
Installing and Configuring MECM
- Reviewing prerequisites and planning the setup
- Installing the primary site and SQL Server
- Setting up boundaries and discovery methods
Managing Devices and Users
- Client installation and troubleshooting processes
- Creating device and user collections
- Monitoring client health and managing the lifecycle
Deploying Applications and Packages
- Developing and distributing applications
- Utilizing task sequences and various deployment types
- Tracking the progress of application deployments
Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Configuring boot images and task sequences
- Distributing Windows images to client devices
- Capturing and using reference images
Software Updates and Compliance
- Integration with WSUS
- Creating and distributing update groups
- Configuring compliance settings and baselines
Inventory and Reporting
- Collecting hardware and software inventory
- Leveraging built-in reports and dashboards
- Developing custom reports using SQL and SSRS
Integration and Co-Management
- Linking MECM with Microsoft Intune
- Enabling co-management scenarios
- Migrating workloads to cloud-based solutions
Summary and Next Steps
- Best practices for continuous management
- Essential troubleshooting tips and tools
- Pathways to further certifications and professional development
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of networking, Windows Server, and Active Directory
- Working familiarity with Windows client operating systems
- Practical experience in IT administration and device management
Target Audience
- IT administrators responsible for managing enterprise desktops and devices
- System Center professionals making the transition to Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Support teams handling operating system deployment and compliance configurations
Testimonials (4)
Expertise of the trainer
Ivan Micetic - Sparkle S.p.a.
Course - Foreman and Katello
Very good teamwork with everyone. Gaith is patient and took the time to guide each person all the way through. Well done.
MICHEL - Groupe Technologie Desjardins
Course - Introduction to Ansible
Machine Translated
The details that Konrad explained.
Sander - Cobbler
Course - Configuration Management with SaltStack
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.
