System Center 2012 - Introduction to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager (MOC10747.S1)

Description

System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager groups various features into common management areas. Understanding the different features of Configuration Manager will help you understand its functionality and limitations. These features include the management of assets, applications, compliance, and software updates, in addition to the deployment of operating systems, and monitoring and reporting.

Aim

• Introduction to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
• Overview of the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Architecture
• Managing Configuration Manager by Using Configuration Manager Administration Tools
• Using Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

Participant requirements

Before attending this course, students must have system administrator–level working knowledge of:

• Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
• Active Directory principles and management
• Windows Server management including Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows client fundamentals
• Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 including Reporting Services
• Basic Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts
• Desired: Have a base-level understanding of System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Participant

This course is intended for Configuration Manager administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more System Center 2012 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running the Windows Server operating system in medium to large enterprise organizations. Administrators may have previous Configuration Manager experience, or be new to the product.