Content
Module 1: Overview of Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes the Configuration Manager 2012 infrastructure and typical deployment scenarios.
- Introduction to Configuration Manager 2012
- Overview of the Configuration Manager Server Infrastructure
- Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment Scenarios
- Overview of the Configuration Manager 2012 Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 architecture, roles and features, and how it is positioned in the System Center 2012 family.
- Describe typical implementation scenarios. Also describe recommended site architectures and site roles.
- Describe the site roles for the Configuration Manager 2012 infrastructure.
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 client architecture and functionality.
Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture
This module explainsthe planning process, inputs, and typical planning activities for deploying a stand-alone primary site. It also describesthe prerequisites for installing a site server and related components, the process of installing, validatingand configuring a stand-alone primary site, and describes the requirements for managing Internet-based clients.
- Planning a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Deployment
- Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
- Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Server
- Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
- Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager 2012 Installation
- Managing Internet-Based Clients
Lab : Installing a Configuration Manager Primary Site
- Configuring the Prerequisites for Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment
- Extending the Active Directory Schema
- Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site
Lab : Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
- Validating the Installation of the Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site
- Performing the Initial Configuration of the Site
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Deployment planning process, including various considerations, site installation methods and client communications involved.
- Describe the requirements for installing a Configuration Manager 2012 primary site.
- Install a Configuration Manager 2012 primary site.
- PerformConfiguration Manager 2012 post-setup configuration tasks.
- Describe the tools and resources used to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager 2012 installation.
- Describe Internet-based client management.
Module 3: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
This module explains howto plan and configure administrative roles.
- Overview of Role-Based Administration
- Identifying Roles
- Configuring Role-Based Administration
Lab : Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
- Reviewing Built-in Security Roles and Scopes
- Creating Custom Security Roles and Scopes
- Testing the Permissions of the New Role
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe role-based administration concepts.
- Describe the process to identify the roles in a typical IT department and identify the roles’ responsibilities and activities.
- Create new security roles and configure scopes in Configuration Manager 2012.
Module 4: Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy
This module explains how toplan and deploy a multiple-site hierarchy including a central administration site, primary sites, and secondary sites.
- Introduction to the Configuration Manager 2012 Site Hierarchy
- Introduction to the Role of a Central Administration Site
- Installing a Central Administration Site
- Installing a Primary Site in a Hierarchy
- Installing a Secondary Site
Lab : Installing a Central Administration Site
- Installing a Central Administration Site
- Validating the Installation
Lab : Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
- Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
- Validating the Installation
- Automating the Installation of a Primary Site
Lab : Installing a Secondary Site
- Configuring Prerequisites
- Installing a Secondary Site from a Primary Site
- Validating the Installation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 hierarchy model, types of sites, types of data, and data replication throughout the hierarchy.
- Describe the role of a Central Administration site.
- Install a Central Administration site.
- Install a primary site in an existing hierarchy.
- Install a secondary site.
Module 5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
This moduledescribes replication and data types, and describes monitoring the replication of data throughout the hierarchy.
- Introduction to Data Types
- Data Replication Throughout the Hierarchy
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Replication
Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
- Monitoring Replication
- Troubleshooting Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe site and global data types.
- Describe how data is replicated throughout the hierarchy.
- Monitor and troubleshootreplication.
Module 6: Planning and Completing Client Deployment
This module explains various methods to plan and deploy Configuration Manager 2012 clients, including discovery methods, client deployment methods, and managing clients and client health.
- Introduction to Discovery Methods
- Client Deployment Methods
- Deploying Clients
- Managing Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
- Monitoring Client Health
Lab : Planning and Completing Client Deployment
- Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
- Using Client Push to Install Clients
- Verifying the Client Installation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe resource discovery processes and methods.
- Describe the client installation process and deployment methods.
- Deploy clients by using various clientinstallation methods.
- Configure additional configuration settings related to clients andmanage clients after site installation.
- Monitor client health by using thenew Client Health feature in Configuration Manager 2012.
Module 7: Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes how to perform various Configuration Manager 2012 maintenance tasks, and how to monitor site systems.
- Configuration Manager 2012 Maintenance Tasks
- Performing Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2012
- Monitoring Site Systems
Lab : Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
- Configuring the Site Backup Task
- Recovering the Site from a Backup
- Using the In-Console Monitoring Feature
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 site maintenance tasks.
- Backup and recover aConfiguration Manager 2012 site.
- Monitor site systems.
Module 8: Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This module describes the migration of objects from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
- Overview of the Migration Process
- Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 Sites for Migration
- Configuring Migration Settings
- Migrating Objects
Lab : Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
- Configuring the Source Hierarchy
- Creating a Migration Job and Performing Migration
- Migrating Configuration Manager Clients
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the migration process from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
- Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 sites for migration.
- Configure migration settings.
- Migrate objects.
