Introduction to Microsoft Configuration Manager

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, group policy, server roles, and Windows security.

• Exam Information

  Optional Learning Tree Exam provided after the course.

Microsoft Configuration Manager Instructor-Led Course Outline

Learning Objections

Module 1: Examining the features and requirements 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Configuration Manager features 

• Prerequisites 

• Hardware and SQL Server requirements 

• The Configuration Manager console 

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 

• Establishing boundaries and boundary groups  

• Configuring discovery methods 

• Deploying clients and troubleshooting client installation 

Module 4: Configuration Manager Sites 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Configuration Manager hierarchies 

• Configuring site properties 

• Establishing site system roles 

Module 5: Reporting and Monitoring 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Installing and configuring SQL Server Reporting Services 

• Monitoring site activity 

• Examining client health  

Module 6: Configuring and Viewing Inventory 

• Understanding inventory 

• Configuring hardware inventory 

• Examining software inventory 

Module 7: Managing Collections and Running Queries 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Creating user and device collections 

• Querying the Configuration Manager database 

• Utilizing CMPivot 

• Exploring role-based administration 

Module 8: Application Management 

• Review of packages and programs 

• Creating packages to distribute software 

• Examining application management 

• Deploying applications and monitoring the process 

• Exploring Microsoft 365 Management 

Module 9: Deploying Software Updates  

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Preparing a site for software updates 

• Configuring a software update point 

• Choosing and deploying updates and monitoring the process  

• Assessing Third-Party Patching 

• Reviewing Windows Update for Business 

Module 10: Operating System Deployment 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Operating System Deployment (OSD) basics 

• Preparing for OSD 

• Examining the elements of OSD 

• Working with task sequences 

• Deploying an operating system upgrade 

• Troubleshooting OSD 

• Exploring Windows Servicing 

• Deploying Windows Enablement packages 

Module 11: Performing Remote Administration 

In this Module, you will learn about:  

• Understanding remote client management 

• Setting up systems for Remote Control 

• Connecting to and controlling a remote computer 

Module 12: Managing Compliance 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Addressing regulatory compliance 

• Creating Configuration Items 

• Creating and deploying Configuration Baselines 

• Examining Compliance Management Reporting 

Module 13: Cloud-Based Features and Endpoint Protection 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• Examining Microsoft Intune 

• Comparing Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager 

• Understanding co-management 

• Understanding Autopilot 

• Getting to know the Cloud Management Gateway 

• Exploring Endpoint Protection 

Module 14: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 

In this Module, you will learn about: 

• What to back up and how 

• Scheduling maintenance tasks 

• Database maintenance 

• Troubleshooting tools 

• Recovering a site 

• Performing a site reset