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Introduction to Microsoft Configuration Manager
Course 2415
5 DAY COURSE

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Course Outline

In this Configuration Manager training course, you learn the skills for managing enterprises with Configuration Manager to keep your Windows systems up-to-date, healthy, and secure with Microsoft's state-of-the-art answer to enterprise Windows systems management.

Introduction to Microsoft Configuration Manager Benefits

  • In this course, you will learn how to:

    • Install and configure ConfigMgr sites.
    • Deploy and troubleshoot ConfigMgr clients, operating systems, applications, and security updates.
    • Support and administer users and devices.
    • Collect and report inventory data.
    • Configure and remediate compliance settings.
    • Implement cloud-based features.
    • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting.

  • Prerequisites

    You should understand network administration, Microsoft Entra, server roles, and file system security.

  • Exam Information

    Optional Learning Tree Exam provided after the course.

Microsoft Configuration Manager Instructor-Led Course Outline

Module 1: Examining the features and requirements

In this Module, you will learn about:

  • Application management
  • Software updates
  • Operating system deployment
  • Asset management

Module 2: Installing and Migrating to ConfigMgr

In this Module, you will learn about:

  • Setting up a primary site
  • Running the prerequisite checker
  • Preparing SQL Server for connectivity
  • Executing the installation wizard

Module 3: Deploying ConfigMgr Clients

In this Module, you will learn about:

Evaluating client requirements and discovery methods

  • Prerequisites
  • Supported operating systems
  • Microsoft Entra discovery
  • Network discovery
  • Heartbeat discovery

Deploying and troubleshooting client installation

  • Choosing a client installation method
  • Examining client installation logs
  • Evaluating resultant client settings

Supporting and administering mobile devices

  • On premises Mobile Device Management vs. Cloud-Based (InTune)

Module 4: Identifying Primary Sites and Site Hierarchies

In this Module, you will learn about:

Leveraging a Central Administration Site (CAS)

  • Assessing the need for a CAS
  • Managing sites vs. clients 

Planning a site infrastructure

  • Designing primary and secondary sites

Module 5: Building Reports and Configuring Inventory

In this Module, you will learn about:

Implementing SQL Reporting Services

  • Viewing and analyzing reports
  • Creating a Reporting Services role

Customizing and troubleshooting inventory

  • Preparing inventory with WMI
  • Adding file types to inventory
  • Customizing inventory

Module 6: Managing Collections and Running Queries

In this Module, you will learn about:

Employing role-based administration

  • Applying security with roles and scopes
  • Assigning administrative roles

Working with collections and queries

  • Creating collection includes and excludes
  • Building collections from queries
  • Using CMPivot

Module 7: Application Management

In this Module, you will learn about:

Preparing a site for application management

  • Configuring the software
  • Exploring how to build applications

Creating packages and programs

  • Deploying to device collections
  • Determining when to use packages and programs

Application and software distribution

  • Installing and uninstalling applications
  • Setting up global conditions and dependencies

Module 8: Deploying Software Updates and Operating Systems

In this Module, you will learn about:

Installing and monitoring software updates

  • Configuring WSUS and creating the software update point
  • Assembling update groups
  • Deploying updates

Managing operating system deployments

  • Building task sequences
  • Upgrading a Windows OS
  • Leveraging Enablement Packages

Exploring Cloud-Based Features and Endpoint Protection

  • Examining Microsoft InTune
  • Understanding Autpilot
  • Exploring the Cloud Management Gateway
  • Leveraging Endpoint Protection

Module 9: Implementing Compliance and Using Remote Tools

In this Module, you will learn about:

Understanding compliance

  • Addressing regulatory compliance
  • Creating Configuration Items and Configuration Baselines
  • Enabling automatic remediation

Performing Remote Administration

  • Exploring remote support options
  • Using Remote Tools

Enhancing ConfigMgr Administration

  • Maintaining and troubleshooting sites
  • Backing up and restoring sites
  • Using troubleshooting tools
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Attendance Method

How will you be attending the class?

Selecting 'Live Virtual' allows you to attend remotely from work or home. You will receive email communication well before the class starts with detailed instructions on how to validate your equipment and connect to the classroom for a quality learning experience.

Additional Details (optional)

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