Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (10748C)

Description

Duration: 3 days

Get detailed instruction and hands-on practice planning and deploying Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and its associated site systems. This three-day Microsoft Official course is designed for IT Professionals who are responsible for designing and deploying one or more System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems, as well as configuring and managing endpoints in those systems. You will learn how to plan for the deployment of the central administration site, one or more primary sites and secondary sites, and all associated site systems. You will also learn how to migrate from System Center 2012 Configuration Manager to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.

This course also helps candidates prepare for Exam 70-243, MCTS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager. Both Configuration Manager courses, 10747D, and 10748C, or the equivalent knowledge and skills will be necessary to prepare for the exam.

NOTE: Windows Intune is used as part of the lab for this course, which may not be available in all countries. Please confirm with your Microsoft training provider that this cloud service is available in your area. Training Providers: please reference the course setup guide for more details.

This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) professionals who are responsible for designing and deploying one or more System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems. They should have three to five years of experience in a medium to large enterprise organizations, in a role in which they are supporting multiple desktop and server computers that run Windows®-based operating systems.

This course is also for individuals who are interested in taking:

Exam 70-243: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
The following are necessary to prepare for this exam:

Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (10747D)
Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager (10748C)

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager infrastructure.
Plan and deploy a stand-alone primary site.
Plan and configure role-based administration.
Plan and deploy a multiple-site hierarchy.
Replicate data and manage content in the Configuration Manager.
Plan resource discovery and client deployment.
Configure the Internet and cloud-based client management.
Maintain and monitor System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
Migrate to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have a working knowledge at the system-administrator level of:

Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and management
Windows Server management including managing Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012
Windows Client fundamentals
Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers
Basic public key infrastructure (PKI) concepts
Configuration Manager features and administrative tasks including:
Working with the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or newer administrator console
Installing clients
Maintaining hardware and software inventory
Working with collections
Reporting
Deploying applications
Managing software updates
Deploying operating systems
Settings management

Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills or by attending the following courses:

Course 6419: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server® 2008–based Servers
Course 20411: Administering Windows Server® 2012
Course 20687: Configuring Windows® 8.1
And either…

Course 10747: Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Or…

Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
Six months of hands-on experience with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or newer

What’s included?

  • Authorized Courseware
  • Intensive Hands on Skills Development with an Experienced Subject Matter Expert
  • Hands-on practice on real Servers and extended lab support 1.800.482.3172
  • Examination Vouchers & Onsite Certification Testing- (excluding Adobe and PMP Boot Camps)
  • Academy Code of Honor: Test Pass Guarantee
  • Optional: Package for Hotel Accommodations, Lunch and Transportation

With several convenient training delivery methods offered, The Academy makes getting the training you need easy. Whether you prefer to learn in a classroom or an online live learning virtual environment, training videos hosted online, and private group classes hosted at your site. We offer expert instruction to individuals, government agencies, non-profits, and corporations. Our live classes, on-sites, and online training videos all feature certified instructors who teach a detailed curriculum and share their expertise and insights with trainees. No matter how you prefer to receive the training, you can count on The Academy for an engaging and effective learning experience.

Methods

  • Instructor Led (the best training format we offer)
  • Live Online Classroom – Online Instructor Led
  • Self-Paced Video

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Curriculum

Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
This module explains the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager infrastructure and the typical deployment scenarios.

Lessons

Introduction to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Overview of the Configuration Manager Site System Roles
Overview of the Configuration Manager Optional Site System Roles
Overview of Configuration Manager Deployment Scenarios
Overview of the Configuration Manager Client

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager architecture.
Describe the Configuration Manager server infrastructure.
Describe typical Configuration Manager deployment scenarios.
Describe the Configuration Manager client.

Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Stand-Alone Primary Site
This module explains how to plan and deploy a stand-alone primary site.

Lessons

Planning a Configuration Manager Stand-Alone Primary Site Deployment
Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager Primary Site
Installing a Configuration Manager Site Server
Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

Lab: Installing a Configuration Manager Primary Site

Lab: Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the planning tasks for a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager primary site deployment.
Identify the preparation steps for deploying the Configuration Manager 2012.
Install a Configuration Manager 2012 primary site.
Perform post-setup configuration tasks.
Describe the tools that you can use to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager 2012 installation.

Module 3: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
This module explains how to plan and configure the Configuration Manager administrative users and access.

Lessons

Overview of Role-Based Administration
Identifying IT Roles in Your Organization
Configuring Role-Based Administration

Lab: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe role-based administration concepts.
Describe the process for identifying the roles in a typical IT department and its corresponding responsibilities and activities.
Configure role-based administration.

Module 4: Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy
This module explains how to plan and deploy a multiple-site hierarchy including a central administration site, primary sites, and a secondary site.

Lessons

Planning a Configuration Manager 2012 Multiple-Site Hierarchy
Deploying a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
Deploying the Central Administration Site
Deploying Primary Sites in a Hierarchy
Deploying Secondary Sites

Lab: Installing a Site HierarchyLab: Verifying a Site Hierarchy

Lab: Installing a Secondary Site

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the architecture and characteristics of a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager multiple-site hierarchy.
Describe the role of the central administration site in a hierarchy.
Prepare for and perform the installation of the central administration site.
Prepare for and perform the installation of primary sites in an existing hierarchy.
Identify the need to install secondary sites and perform the installation of a secondary site.

Module 5: Replicating Data and Managing Content in Configuration Manager 2012
This module explains how to plan, configure, and monitor data types, intersite communication, replication, and content.

Lessons

Introduction to Data Types and Replication
Managing Data Replication
Planning Content Management

Lab: Configuring, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Data Replication

Lab: Planning and Configuring Content Management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the site and global data types and how data is replicated throughout the hierarchy.
Manage data replication.
Plan for content management.

Module 6: Planning Resource Discovery and Client Deployment
This module explains how to plan and use various methods to discover resources and deploy the Configuration Manager client.

Lessons

Identifying Resources by Using Configuration Manager Discovery Methods
Client Deployment in Configuration Manager
Deploying Windows-Based Configuration Manager Clients
Managing Configuration Manager Clients
Monitoring Client Status in Configuration Manager

Lab: Implementing Configuration Manager Client Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe processes and methods for resource discovery.
Describe the client-installation process and client-deployment methods.
Plan and complete a typical client deployment.
Manage Configuration Manager clients after installation.
Describe the new Client Health feature in Configuration Manager.

Module 7: Configuring Internet and Cloud-Based Client Management
This module explains how to plan and configure Internet and cloud-based client management.

Lessons

Managing Remote Clients by Using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
Managing Internet-Based Configuration Manager Clients
Configuring Cloud Services in System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

Lab: Configuring PKI for Configuration Manager

Lab: Configuring Windows Intune Integration with System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage remote clients by using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
Manage Internet-based Configuration Manager clients.