Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager 2007

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007. The course focuses on planning and deploying sites and clients, configuring software distribution, deploying operating systems, and managing software updates. It also focuses on remote tools and managing mobile devices.

Audience
This course is intended for Systems Engineers with one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Microsoft Windows in medium to large enterprise organizations, and who have a need to plan a Configuration Manager 2007 deployment.
Additionally, this course is intended for Administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more Configuration Manager 2007 sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Microsoft Windows Server in medium to large enterprise organizations.

At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to plan, deploy, and manage Configuration Manager 2007 for their enterprise environment.

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
A base-level understanding of Systems Management Server 2003.
System Administrator-level working knowledge of:
Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers
TCP/IP networking and SQL Server
Active Directory
Basic Public Key Infrastructure concepts

Certification Exams
This course helps you prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exams:
70-401 TS: Microsoft® Systems Center Configuration Manager, Configuring

Course Outline
Module 1: Overview of Configuration Manager 2007
This module provides an overview of Configuration Manager 2007 features. It also provides an overview of the Configuration Manager site architecture and clients.

Lessons
Where Configuration Manager 2007 Fits Within the System Center Solution
Configuration Manager 2007 Features
Overview of Configuration Manager Site Architecture
Overview of Configuration Manager Client

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe where Configuration Manager 2007 fits within the System Center Solution.
Describe the Configuration Manager 2007 features.
Describe the Configuration Manager site architecture.
Describe the Configuration Manager client.
Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture
This module explains how to prepare for and deploy a Configuration Manager site. It also describes how to discover resources and how to upgrade an SMS 2003 site to Configuration Manager 2007.

Lessons
Planning to Deploy a Configuration Manager Site
Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager Site
Installing a Configuration Manager Site Server
Discovering Resources
Upgrading an SMS 2003 Site to Configuration Manager 2007
Lab A: Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server
Exercise 1: Extend the Active Directory schema
Exercise 2: Install a Configuration Manager site
Lab B: Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods
Exercise 1: Manage Configuration Manager users
Exercise 2: Configure boundaries
Exercise 3: Enable and configure discovery methods

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Configuration Manager deployment planning.
Prepare to deploy a Configuration Manager site.
Install a Configuration Manager site server.
Configure and enable discovery methods.
Outline the process to upgrade an SMS 2003 Site to Configuration Manager 2007.
Module 3: Planning and Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients
This module explains how to prepare for and deploy Configuration Manager clients. It also describes how to manage client installations and how to troubleshoot client deployment issues.

Lessons
Preparing for Client Deployment
Deploying Clients
Managing Configuration Manager Client Installations
Troubleshooting Client Deployment Problems
Lab A: Deploying Configuration Manager Clients
Exercise 1: Prepare the site for client installation
Exercise 2: Install the Configuration Manager client using various installation methods
Lab B: Reviewing Client Deployment
Exercise 1: Review client deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Prepare for client deployment.
Describe methods for deploying clients.
Manage Configuration Manager client installations.
Troubleshoot client deployment issues.
Module 4: Collecting Inventory and Metering Software Usage
This module explains how to collect and manage hardware and software inventory. It also describes how to configure software metering.

Lessons
Overview of Inventory Collection
Collecting Hardware Inventory
Collecting Software Inventory
Managing Inventory
Metering Software Usage
Lab A: Collecting Inventory
Exercise 1: Configure and manage hardware inventory
Exercise 2: Modify hardware inventory collection
Exercise 3: Configure and manage software inventory
Lab B: Configuring Software Metering
Exercise 1: Configure software metering

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the purpose and benefits of inventory collection.
Enable hardware inventory.
Enable software inventory.
Manage inventory collection.
Configure software metering.

Module 5: Querying and Reporting Data
This module explains how to create and run queries and reports. It also describes how to create and run dashboards.

Lessons
Introduction to the Architecture of Data and Status Queries
Creating and Running Queries
Configuring and Deploying a Reporting Point
Creating and Running Reports
Creating and Running Dashboards
Lab A: Creating Queries
Exercise 1: Create a query
Exercise 2: Run your query and view the results
Exercise 3: Create and run a query
Lab B: Creating a Reporting Point
Exercise 1: Create a reporting point
Lab C: Creating Reports
Exercise 1: Create a list report
Exercise 2: Create a filter report
Exercise 3: Create a count report
Exercise 4: Enable drill through for reports
Lab D: Creating a Dashboard
Exercise 1: Create a dashboard

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the architecture of data and status queries.
Create and run queries.
Configure and deploy a reporting point.
Create and run reports.
Create and run dashboards.
Module 6: Preparing for and Managing Software Distribution
This module explains how to configure and manage software distribution. It also describes how to monitor and troubleshoot software distribution.

Lessons
Overview of the Software Distribution Processes
Preparing the Site for Software Distribution Objects
Configuring Software Distribution Objects
Creating and Configuring Collections
Creating and Configuring Packages and Programs
Distributing and Advertising a Program
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Distribution
Lab A: Preparing a Site for Software Distribution
Exercise 1: Configure the software distribution components
Exercise 2: Configure the Advertised Programs Client Agent
Exercise 3: Configure a distribution point and a reporting point
Lab B: Deploying an Application Using Software Distribution
Exercise 1: Create a collection for software distribution
Exercise 2: Create and configure a package and program
Exercise 3: Distribute a package to distribution points
Exercise 4: Create an advertisement for a software package
Exercise 5: Install a software package
Exercise 6: Review results

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the software distribution feature of Configuration Manager 2007.
Prepare the site for software distribution.
Configure software distribution objects.
Create and configure collections.
Create and configure packages and programs.
Distribute and advertise a program.
Describe methods to monitor and troubleshoot software distribution.
Module 7: Deploying Operating Systems Using Configuration Manager 2007
This module explains how to deploy operating systems using Configuration Manager. It also describes how to configure operating system deployments using PXE.

Lessons
Overview of Operating System Deployment
Task Sequences in Operating System Deployment
Capturing an Operating System Image
Deploying an Operating System
Configuring Operating System Image Deployments using PXE
Lab A: Capturing a Reference Computer Using Configuration Manager 2007
Exercise 1: Prepare the environment for Configuration Manager operating system deployment
Exercise 2: Create a capture media task sequence
Exercise 3: Create an image of the Windows Vista reference computer
Lab B: Deploying Operating Systems Using PXE
Exercise 1: Configure the PXE environment
Exercise 2: Prepare a deployment task sequence and advertise it to a collection
Exercise 3: Boot the computer using PXE and install the reference image

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe operating system deployment.
Describe task sequences in operating system deployment.
Capture an operating system image.
Deploy an operating system.
Configure operating system image deployments using PXE.

Module 8: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
This module explains how to prepare for and manage software updates in Configuration Manager. It also describes how to monitor and troubleshoot software updates.

Lessons
Overview of Software Updates
Preparing the Configuration Manager Infrastructure for Software Updates
Managing Software Updates
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
Lab: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
Exercise 1: Configure the software updates infrastructure
Exercise 2: Determine software update compliance
Exercise 3: Deploy software updates to clients

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the process of software updates.
Prepare the Configuration Manager infrastructure for software updates.
Manage the software update process.
Monitor and troubleshoot software updates.

Module 9: Working with Desired Configuration Management in Configuration Manager 2007
This module explains how to configure desired configuration management in Configuration Manager. It also describes how to view compliance results.

Lessons
Overview of Desired Configuration Management
Configuring Desired Configuration Management
Viewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results
Lab: Configuring Desired Configuration Management
Exercise 1: Configure desired configuration management
Exercise 2: Configure a configuration pack
Exercise 3: Assign the configuration pack to a collection
Exercise 4: View desired configuration management reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe desired configuration management.
Configure desired configuration management.
View compliance results.

Module 10: Using Remote Tools and Wake On LAN Features
This module explains how to work with Configuration Manager remote tools. It also describes how to configure and monitor Wake On LAN.

Lessons
About Configuration Manager Remote Tools
Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent
Monitoring and Securing Configuration Manager Remote Tools
Configuration Manager Wake On LAN
Configuring and Monitoring Wake On LAN
Lab A: Configuring and Using Remote Tools
Exercise 1: Configure the Remote Tools Client Agent
Exercise 2: Use the remote tools
Exercise 3: Monitor remote tools usage
Lab B: Configuring and Using Wake On LAN
Exercise 1: Enable and configure Wake On LAN
Exercise 2: View a report for Wake On LAN

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Configuration Manager Remote Tools feature.
Configure the Remote Tools Client Agent.
Monitor remote control usage.
Describe the benefits of Configuration Manager Wake On LAN.
Configure and monitor Wake On LAN.

Module 11: Managing Mobile Devices Using Configuration Manager 2007
This module provides an overview of mobile device management. It also describes how to configure server and client settings and how to manage mobile devices.

Lessons
Overview of Mobile Device Management
Configuring Server Settings to Support Mobile Device Management
Configuring Client Settings
Managing Mobile Devices
Lab A: Configuring the Site Server to Support Mobile Device Management
Exercise 1: Configure operating system prerequisites
Exercise 2: Configure site systems to support mobile device management
Exercise 3: Configure client agents to support mobile device management
Lab B: Managing Mobile Devices Using Configuration Manager 2007
Exercise 1: Configure the client deployment files
Exercise 2: Emulate a mobile device and inventory the client computer
Exercise 3: Install the mobile device management client
Exercise 4: View mobile management reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe mobile device management and supported mobile devices.
Configure server settings to support mobile device management.
Configure client settings for mobile devices.
Manage mobile devices.
Module 12: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007
This module explains how to maintain Configuration Manager 2007 and how to troubleshoot Configuration Manager issues. It also describes how to backup and recover data and how to work with troubleshooting tools.

Lessons
Maintaining Configuration Manager 2007
Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007
Configuration Manager Troubleshooting Tools
Lab: Maintaining and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site System
Exercise 1: Backup a primary site system
Exercise 2: Use flowcharts
Exercise 3: Confirm backup is complete
Exercise 4: Perform a site repair

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe site maintenance tasks for Configuration Manager 2007.
Describe backup and recovery tasks for Configuration Manager 2007.
Describe Configuration Manager troubleshooting tools and processes.

Module 13: Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site Hierarchy
This module explains how to plan and configure a multiple site hierarchy including installing a secondary site and installing a proxy management point. It also describes how to decommission sites and hierarchies and how to roam in multiple-site hierarchies.

Lessons
Introduction to the Configuration Manager Site Hierarchy
Configuring Configuration Manager Site Communications
Installing a Secondary Site Server
Decommissioning Sites and Hierarchies
Roaming in Multiple Site Hierarchies
Lab A: Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Hierarchy
Exercise 1: Plan the hierarchy
Exercise 2: Prepare the server
Exercise 3: Configure communications for Seattle to Vancouver
Exercise 4: Configure communications for Vancouver to Seattle
Exercise 5: Join the Vancouver primary site to the Seattle primary site
Exercise 6: Verify the parent and child site are communicating
Exercise 7: Transfer site settings
Lab B: Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points
Exercise 1: Install a secondary site
Exercise 2: Install a proxy management point
Lab C: Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites
Exercise 1: Uninstall a secondary site
Exercise 2: Advertise the Excel Viewer
Exercise 3: Install the Excel Viewer
Exercise 4: Advertise the PowerPoint Viewer
Exercise 5: Install the PowerPoint Viewer
Exercise 6: Advertise the Visio Viewer
Exercise 7: Install the Visio Viewer

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Configuration Manager site hierarchy.
Configure Configuration Manager site communications.
Install a secondary site server.
Describe methods to decommission sites and hierarchies.
Describe client roaming.