Advanced Configuration Manager CB (Current Branch)

Kent Agerlund, Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Enterprise Mobility and one of the world’s foremost experts, has developed this three-day class with the experienced ConfigMgr administrator in mind. During this class he will share his experiences gained in the field and teach you advanced functions and the latest features that you get to implement in the labs. We will take you through the constant changes to ConfigMgr, showcase how the product has evolved from Slow Moving Software to a true Enterprise real time management system. We will also dive deep into the many Cloud connect scenarios and explain exactly how and where they fit into your environment. The world of Enterprise client management is not black or white, it’s about being “Better together” and take what makes the most sense to your organization from each of the management stack options. Needless to say, that they entire class will also include best practices in term of troubleshooting of the main features in ConfigMgr based on the latest Windows Server edition and Windows 10. After class, you will have a solid understanding of the design options, Cloud connect options, flow of the main features and troubleshooting techniques.

Level
400

Target Audience
IT pros with experience in System Center Configuration Manager / ConfigMgr / SCCM 2012 R2 / SCCM 2007

Prerequisite Knowledge
If you have attended our “Mastering Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager or Mastering Configuration Manager” or taken the “MS-10747” you have an excellent foundation. If not – basic understanding of Active Directory, WSUS and SQL. Basic knowledge and working experience with Configuration Manager 2012. This ConfigMgr CB training is not a beginner’s class!

Target
Being able to design, deploy, manage and troubleshoot Configuration Manager CB in your environment. The class is always based on the latest available Current Branch. You will get a solid understanding of the following design options, flow of the main features and troubleshooting techniques:

Fault tolerance and high availability
Troubleshooting tools
Installing and troubleshooting client deployment
Inventory Management
Reporting and Queries
Application deployment
Software updates
Endpoint Protection
Compliance management
Operating System Deployment

Material
Student Lab Manual and Sample scripts

Details

Day 1
Designing ConfigMgr hierarchies

Design fault tolerance and high availability environments
Working with HTTP and HTTPS site systems
Working with DMZ and workgroup environments
Working with multi domain/forest environment
Configure and optimize SQL
Recovery options, restore primary sites

Modern Management

Overview of the management options with ConfigMgr and Microsoft Azure
Scoping the Modern Management project
Transforming your environment towards modern management and what it means to your environment

ConfigMgr Clients

Overview of the management options with ConfigMgr and Microsoft Azure
Scoping the Modern Management project
Transforming your environment towards modern management and what it means to your environment

ConfigMgr clients