Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Course Overview

To ensure that participants are well-prepared for the Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager course, the following are the minimum prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Windows Server networking concepts, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Experience with Windows Server management tools such as Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), PowerShell, and Group Policy Management.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, particularly Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012.
• Understanding of basic concepts of Configuration Manager and its operational scenarios.
• Working knowledge of basic SQL Server operations, including how to run simple queries.
• Some experience managing applications, software updates, and operating system deployments.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a solid foundation for the course content. Students with this background knowledge are more likely to have a successful learning experience.

Target Audience for Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This course provides in-depth training on deploying and managing System Center 2012 Configuration Manager for IT professionals.

• IT Managers
• Systems Administrators
• Configuration Manager Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Infrastructure Architects
• Security Professionals
• Desktop Support Technicians
• IT Professionals involved in managing and deploying PCs, devices, and applications

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Planning and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager for planning, deploying, and managing a scalable infrastructure, ensuring effective administration and data protection in an IT environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the architecture and components of System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
• Plan and deploy a stand-alone primary site and perform post-setup configuration tasks.
• Configure role-based administration and define security scopes and roles for IT personnel.
• Design and implement a multiple-site hierarchy including primary, secondary, and central administration sites.
• Manage and troubleshoot data replication and content distribution in a Configuration Manager hierarchy.
• Discover resources and efficiently deploy the Configuration Manager client across various scenarios.
• Configure internet-based client management (IBCM) and integrate with cloud services and Windows Intune.
• Maintain Configuration Manager infrastructure, perform backup and recovery tasks, and monitor system health.
• Migrate from previous versions of Configuration Manager to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager effectively.
• Implement and manage remote and internet-based clients, including the setup of PKI and cloud services.