After completing this course, students will be prepared to take the 70-401 exam.
Module 1: Deploying a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM) Server
Objectives:
• Extend the Active Directory schema
• Migrate from an SMS 2003 hierarchy to SCCM 2007
• Configure an SCCM hierarchy
• Set up and configure security accounts
Module 2: Configuring an SCCM Infrastructure
Objectives:
• Configure client agents
• Configure site boundaries
• Configure core site system roles
• Configure discovery methods
• Configure client installation
• Configure SCCM infrastructure for Internet-based client management
Lab : Configure Active Directory Discovery Method
Lab : Specify a Boundary for Dial Up Clients
Module 3: Managing Resources
Objectives:
• Build an SCCM collection by using queries
• Meter software usage
• Manage assets
• Manage inventory flow
• Manage client agents
Lab : Create a Query Membership Rule Collection
Lab : Create a Query-based Collection Rule Using WBEM Query Language
Lab : Create Custom Attributes in Active Directory and Build a Collection Based on That Attribute
Lab : Create a PowerShell Script That Executes An Action
Module 4: Distributing Applications
Objectives:
• Manage packages
• Manage programs
• Manage advertisements
• Schedule distribution
• Track success and failure rates for distribution
• Manage distribution points
Lab : Use the Copy Packages Wizard to Duplicate a Package
Lab : Create a Program Dependency
Module 5: Deploying Operating Systems
Objectives:
• Capture a reference computer image
• Manage task sequences
• Configure site system roles related to deploying operating systems
• Deploy operating system packages
• Customise user state migration
• Deliver applications
Lab : Deploy an Operating System to a Secondary Site
Lab : Create a PXE Service Point
Lab : Migrate User State
Module 6: Securing a Network Infrastructure
Objectives:
• Configure Network Access Protection (NAP)
• Maintain NAP
• Migrate from Inventory Tool for Microsoft Update (ITMU) to Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)
• Deploy software updates
• Manage vulnerability compliance
Lab : Enable Software Update Management
Lab : Create Deadlines for Update Deployment
Lab : Configure Maintenance Windows
Module 7: Managing and Maintaining an SCCM Infrastructure
Objectives:
• Manage system health
• Configure automatic maintenance tasks
• Create custom reports
• Maintain clients
• Manage systems by using configuration management
• Manage Wake on LAN
Lab : Import and Export Collections, Reports and Queries
Lab : Generate Alerts for Distribution Points
This course is intended for experienced professionals who are preparing for the Microsoft official exam
70-401.
Before attending this course, students must have:
• 6 months experience with System Center Configuration Manager 2007
• 1 year of experience with Systems Management Server (SMS) including deploying and managing software and hardware assets.
• 1 year of experience with Active Directory and the Windows server system.
• The equivalent knowledge may be gained by completing Microsoft Instructor Led Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007