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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who need to manage the day-to-day environment of an SCCM 2012 SP1 or newer environment. Knowledge of the workings of a standalone primary SCCM site and basic PowerShell experience is recommended. Overview Create additional site system roles on existing or new servers. Modify high level site settings. Create and modify Discovery Methods, Boundaries and Boundary Groups. Create Collections using any of the membership rules available. Delegate authority through Roles and Scopes. Install the Configuration Manager client, modify client settings and restrict access to site systems. Deploy software to clients. Deploy software updates to clients. Configure compliance settings targeted against collections. Modify settings that govern monitoring functions such as Alerts and Status Settings. Work with Task Sequences for Operating System Deployment. Write basic PowerShell scripts using cmdlets learned and scripting constructs to accomplish configuration tasks. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to use PowerShell for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) administration. In this course, students learn how to access the PowerShell cmdlets included with SCCM 2012 R2 and use them to perform configuration tasks for a primary site. Individual cmdlets will be used in working with objects such as Boundaries, Boundary Groups, Collections, Software Deployment, Patching, Compliance Settings, OSD Task Sequences, and many others. Basic scripting will also be covered so that students can learn how to put PowerShell to use when working with large sets of objects. Prerequisites Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge. Conceptual knowledge of Configuration Manager objects and how they interact. Basic experience performing configuration tasks in ECM using the graphical console. Experience working from a command prompt. Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell. 1 - REVIEW OF SYSTEM CENTER CONFIGURATION MANAGER CONCEPTS * Architecture of an System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Installation * Managing Assets * Content Delivery and Management * Security, Monitoring, and Remote Management 2 - MANAGING RESOURCES * Implementing Discovery * Organizing Resources with Collections * Working with Boundaries 3 - WORKING WITH CLIENTS * Installing the Configuration Manager Client * Managing Client Settings * Managing Client Operations * Monitoring Client Status 4 - DISTRIBUTING SOFTWARE * Configure the Software Distribution Components * Working with Distribution Points * Creating Content for Distribution * Deploying Software Applications 5 - UPDATING SYSTEMS WITH WSUS AND SCCM * Integrating Configuration Manager and WSUS * Managing Updates through Software Update Groups * Creating and Deploying Update Packages * Working with Automatic Deployment Rules 6 - HOW POWERSHELL CAN MANAGE COMPLIANCE SETTINGS * Creating Compliance Settings Objects * Deploying and Monitor the Baseline 7 - CONFIGURING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT OBJECTS * Preparing the OSD Environment * Working with Task Sequences 8 - WORKING AT THE SITE LEVEL * Modify the Site * Adding Site System Roles * Adding a Secondary Site 9 - SECURITY AND MONITORING * Configuring Role Based Administration * Implementing Endpoint Protection * Configuring Monitoring Options 10 - USING POWERSHELL SCRIPTING TO AUTOMATE SCCM TASKS * Review of Scripting Constructs * Introduction to the Configuration Manager WMI Classes

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment. Analyze data by using queries and reports. Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Intune. Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This five-day course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Windows 11, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible with previous editions of System Center Configuration Manager and Windows 10. Prerequisites Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers. Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security. Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax. Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services. Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS and Android Mobile device platforms. 1 - MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site 2 - ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES, REPORTS, AND CMPIVOT * Introduction to queries * Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services * Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot 3 - PREPARING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Organizing resources using device and user collections 4 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER CLIENT * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings and performing management operations 5 - MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence 6 - DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points 7 - DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying and managing Windows apps 8 - MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Enabling third-party updates 9 - IMPLEMENTING DEFENDER PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies 10 - MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance settings * Viewing compliance results * Managing resource and data access 11 - MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT * An overview of operating system deployment * Preparing a site for operating system deployment * Deploying an operating system * Managing Windows as a service 12 - MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A CONFIGURATION MANAGER SITE * Configuring role-based administration * Configuring Remote Tools * Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance and Management Insights * Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site * Updating the Configuration Manager infrastructure 13 - WHAT?S NEW IN MICROSOFT ENDPOINT CONFIGURATION MANAGER * Whats new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager covering each semi annual release ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55348: Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: •Analyze data by using queries and reports. •Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server. •Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client. •Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. •Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments. •Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems. •Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages. •Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs. •Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices. •Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager. •Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. In this course, students will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site * Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES, REPORTS, AND CMPIVOT * Introduction to queries * Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services * Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot * Lab : Creating and running queries * Lab : Configuring SSRS * Lab : Analyzing the real-time state of a device by using CMPivot PREPARING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Organizing resources using device and user collections * Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery * Lab: Configuring user and device collections DEPLOYING AND MANAGING THE CONFIGURATION MANAGER CLIENT * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings and performing management operations * Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software * Lab: Configuring and monitoring client status * Lab : Managing client settings MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence * Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection * Lab : Configuring software metering * Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points * Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) * Deploying and managing Windows Store apps * Lab : Creating and deploying applications * Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal * Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) * Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Enabling third-party updates * Lab : Configuring the site for software updates * Lab : Deploying and managing software updates IMPLEMENTING ENDPOINT PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies * Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection * Lab : Implementing advanced threat policies MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance settings * Viewing compliance results * Managing resource and data access * Lab : Managing compliance settings MANAGING OPERATING SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT * An overview of operating system deployment * Preparing a site for operating system deployment * Deploying an operating system * Managing Windows as a service * Lab : Preparing the site for operating -system deployment * Lab : Deploying operating -system images for bare-metal installations MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A CONFIGURATION MANAGER SITE * Configuring role-based administration * Configuring Remote Tools * Overview of Configuration Manager site maintenance * Backing up and recovering a Configuration Manager site * Lab : Configuring role-based administration * Lab : Configuring Remote Tools * Lab : Maintaining a Configuration Manager site ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 20703-1 Administering System Center Configuration Manager training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 20703-1 Administering System Center Configuration Manager course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for IT administrators who will be maintaining and installing software, taking inventory of computers, distributing software updates to computers or remotely managing computers. Overview Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Discover and import computer and user resources that you want to manage. Deploy the Symantec Management Agent and plug-ins. Gather hardware, software and operating system inventory from managed computers. Maintain a software catalog containing software components. Deliver software to managed computers. Meter software on managed computers. Distribute software updates to managed computers. Remotely manage computers. Analyze gathered data using predefined reports. This hands-on course teaches students the underlying components and concepts of the Symantec Management Platform along with the Symantec Management Console that is used by CMS to perform its management functions. INTRODUCTION * Course overview The classroom lab environment UNDERSTANDING THE SYMANTEC CLIENT MANAGEMENT SUITE * Symantec Client Management Suite demonstration Learning about the Symantec Client Management Suite Symantec Management Platform components used by CMS Symantec Management Platform concepts used by CMS How the platform and CMS work THE SYMANTEC MANAGEMENT CONSOLE * Accessing the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the enhanced console views SYMANTEC MANAGEMENT PLATFORM BASICS * Importing computer resources from Active Directory Discover computer resources using Network Discovery Grouping resources Applying CMS policies to resource targets DEPLOYING THE SYMANTEC MANAGEMENT AGENT * Installing the Symantec Management Agent - push method Installing the Symantec Management Agent - pull method Installing solution plug-ins for the Symantec Management Agent Working with the Symantec Management Agent GUI Working with the Symantec Management Agent health settings GATHERING INVENTORY FROM MANAGED COMPUTERS * Introducing Inventory Solution Creating and configuring inventory policies Using inventory tasks Other Inventory Solution capabilities Introducing inventory reports MANAGING THE SOFTWARE CATALOG * Preparing the Software Management Framework to support the Software Catalog Populating the Software Catalog with software components Working with software component resources Creating and configuring software products DELIVERING SOFTWARE TO MANAGED COMPUTERS * Choosing a method to deliver software Understanding the software blade of the enhanced console view Managing software deliveries with tasks Installing software using a managed software delivery policy Introducing software management reports MANAGING SOFTWARE WITH APPLICATION METERING * Understanding Application Metering Tracking software usage on managed computers Metering software with Application Metering policies Application metering reports MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL VIEWS AND ORGANIZATIONAL GROUPS * Learning about organizational views and groups Creating custom organizational views and group Managing organizational views and groups MANAGING RESOURCE FILTERS AND RESOURCE TARGETS * More about resource filters Managing and working with existing filters Creating and modifying filters More about resource targets Working with targets MANAGING SOFTWARE UPDATES ON WINDOWS COMPUTERS * Introducing Patch Management Solution for Windows Preparing your environment for Patch Management Distributing software updates Patch Management Solution reports MANAGING VIRTUALIZED SOFTWARE * Introducing Symantec Workspace Virtualization Installing the Symantec Workspace Virtualization agent Using CMS to deliver virtualized software REMOTELY MANAGING COMPUTERS * Introducing Symantec Remote Access Connector Overview or Real-Time System Manger Remote management reports MANAGING POLICIES * Getting to know policies Understanding user-based policies Understanding maintenance windows Configuring automation policies Managing shared schedules MANAGING JOBS AND TASKS * Overview of task management Creating and scheduling tasks and jobs OVERVIEW OF DEPLOYMENT SOLUTION * Introducing Deployment Solution Configuring Deployment Solution Creating and managing deployment jobs and tasks Deployment Solution imaging REPORTING * Introducing reports Using and creating standard reports Configuring and using IT Analytics Solution SITE MANAGEMENT * Introducing site management Managing sites, subnets and site servers Reviewing site server plug-ins to the Symantec Management Agent Configuring site services SECURITY * Learning about security Managing user accounts, security roles, and privileges Managing permissions ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Symantec Client Management Suite 7.6 - Administration training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Symantec Client Management Suite 7.6 - Administration course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for the professional tasked with implementing, designing, architecting, installing, and configuring Symantec Client Management Suite (CMS) to manage the software and hardware in their company. Overview At the completion of the course, you will be able to: Identify the types of information you need to collect to help determine what type of CMS configuration to implement. Install Client Management Suite. Discover and import computer and user resources that you want to manage. Deploy the Symantec Management Agent and plug-ins. Create Organizational Views and Groups and assign resources to them. Create and configure policies, tasks, and jobs and assign them to targets. Troubleshoot common problems with installation and managing of Client Management Suite. Creating reports and installing and configuring IT Analytics. This course teaches students theory and concepts, and provides technical know-how on implementing Client Management Suite. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Course objectives Course overview Lab environment introduction UNDERSTANDING THE SYMANTEC MANAGEMENT PLATFORM * Introducing the Symantec Management Platform Symantec management Platform components used by Client Management Suite Symantec Management Platform concepts How Client Management Suite works ARCHITECTURE OF CLIENT MANAGEMENT SUITE * Understanding Architecture Hardware Recommendations INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING CLIENT MANAGEMENT SUITE * Installing and using the Symantec Installation Manager Installing the Notification Server, suite and solution software THE SYMANTEC MANAGEMENT CONSOLE * Accessing the Symantec Management Console Getting to know the Symantec Management Console Configuring the Notification Server after installation Getting to know the ITMS Management views DISCOVERING RESOURCES * Introducing resource discovery methods Importing resources from Microsoft Active Directory Discovering computers using domain resource discovery Discovering network resources using Network Discovery CREATING AND MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL VIEWS AND GROUPS * Learning about organizational views and groups Creating custom organizational views and groups Managing organizational views and groups INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING THE AGENTS AND PLUG-INS * Managing computers with the Symantec Management Agent Installing the Symantec Management Agent Verifying the Symantec Management Agent installation Configuring the Symantec Management Agent settings Introducing solution plug-ins for the Symantec Management Agent Upgrading Client Management Suite Introducing agent, Notification Server and site server communications Introducing Notification Server event queues RESOURCE FILTERS * Introducing resource filters Managing and working with existing filters Creating and modifying filters FILTERS AND TARGETS * Introducing targets Working with targets in the computer management view POLICIES * Getting to know policies Understanding user-based policies Understanding how the Symantec Management Agent receives policies Configuring automation policies Managing shared schedules CREATING AND MANAGING TASKS AND JOBS * Overview of task management Creating and scheduling tasks and jobs Task management communication and processing SECURITY * Learning about security Managing user accounts, security roles, and privileges Managing permissions REPORTING * Introducing reports Using and creating classic reports Configuring and using IT Analytics SITE MANAGEMENT * Introducing site management Managing sites, subnets and site servers Reviewing site server plug-ins to the Symantec Management Agent Configuring site services CLOUD-ENABLED MANAGEMENT (CEM) * Introducing Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) Understanding the cloud-enabled agent Preparing the Notification Server and agents for CeM Configuring site management for CeM Installing and Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway and configuring a CeM Settings policy Configuring the SMP Internet Gateway with the SMP IG Manager Configuring the CeM Settings policy Creating a cloud-enabled agent installation package Installing a cloud-enabled agent from a package REPLICATION * Understanding replication Setting up and configuring replication Running replication HIERARCHY * Understanding hierarchy Setting up a Notification Server hierarchy Configuring hierarchy replication Changing the hierarchy topology MIGRATION * Migrating Symantec Management Platform Agent registration (trust)Post installation checklist Readiness checklist for CMS Migration Post migration checklist for a CMS Migration Migrating from 6.x to 7.6 Migrating from 7.x to 7.6 TROUBLESHOOTING * Learning about Symantec Management Platform troubleshooting tools Using NSConfigurator Using Remote Altiris Agent Diagnostics Introducing Notification Server event queues Troubleshooting Cloud-enabled Management (CeM) BACKING UP THE SERVER AND DATABASE * Symantec Management Platform components needed for recovery Backing up the IIS default web site virtual directories Backing up the Configuration Management Database CUSTOMIZING THE CONSOLE * Customizing the Symantec Management Console Personalizing the Symantec Management Console SQL BASICS * Learning SQL basics OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM SYMANTEC * Using self-help resources Obtaining customer support ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Symantec Management Suite 7.6 - Implementation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Video Engineer Voice/UC/Collaboration/Communications Engineer Collaboration Tools Engineer Collaboration Sales/Systems Engineer Overview Cisco Meeting Server Overview Cisco Meeting Server Deployment Cisco Meeting Server User Licensing Cisco Meeting Server Configuration Cisco Meeting Server Configuration with Cisco Unified Communication Manager (CUCM) Cisco Meeting Server Integration VCS/Expressway Cisco Meeting Server Integration with TMS Cisco Meeting Server Configuration with Lync/Skype for Business Cisco Meeting Server Recording and Streaming Cisco Meeting Manager (CMM) Deployment Cisco Meeting Server WebRTC using Expressway Proxy Cisco Meeting Server Customization Cisco Meeting Server Troubleshooting In this course, students will install and configure a Cisco Meeting Server version 2.x. Students will configure a multimode CMS Cluster and implement all the different components of a clustered solution. Student will also integrate CMS with Unified Communications Manager and VCS/Expressway. Students will also integrate Recording and Skype/Lync. Students will use the TMS and new Cisco Meeting Manager Schedule and monitor CMS. CISCO MEETING SERVER OVERVIEW * What is Cisco Meeting Server Cisco Meeting Server Benefits Cisco Meeting Server vs Telepresence Server vs MCU Cisco Meeting Server Functions? Cisco Meeting Server Components Cisco Meeting Server Call Bridge Cisco Meeting Server Web Bridge Cisco Meeting Server Turn Server Cisco Meeting Server XMPP Server Cisco Meeting Server Database Cisco Meeting Server Scalability On-premises and Cloud Conferencing API Integration CISCO MEETING SERVER DEPLOYMENT * MMP CLI Cisco Meeting Server Prerequisites Cisco Meeting Server 2000 Deployments Installing the server Configuring the Fabric Interconnect modules Configuring the Cisco Meeting Server 2000 through the MMP Checking the installed software Configuring the Web Admin Interface Applying a License File Cisco Meeting Server 1000/VM Deployments Installing CMM via VMware Configuring VMware Network Management Configuring the VMware Instance using vSphere client Retrieving and activating VMware Licenses Accessing the Cisco Meeting Server 1000 Console Installing CMM via Hyper-V Single combined server deployment Single Split Server Deployment Deploying a Core Server Deploying an Edge Server Certificate Guidelines for Single Split Server Deployment Scalable and Resilient Server Deployments CISCO MEETING SERVER USER LICENSING * Obtaining and Entering a License File Cisco Meeting Server Licenses Cisco User Licenses Personal Multiparty Plus Licensing Shared Multiparty Plus Licensing Cisco Meeting Server Capacity Units XMPP Licensing for Cisco Meeting Apps Cisco Meeting Server Capacity Units CISCO MEETING SERVER CONFIGURATION * Transferring the License File to the Cisco Meeting Sever Creating a Cisco Meeting Server Administrator Account Setting up the Network Interface for IPv4 Adding additional Network Interfaces Configuring the Web Admin Interface Creating the certificate for the Web Admin Interface Configuring the Web Admin Interface for HTTS Access Configuring the Web Bridge Configuring the TURN server Configuring the Databases Deploying Web Bridges Deploying multiple Web Bridges Setting up the Web Bridges? certificates Setting up the Web Bridges via the API Web Bridge call flow Cisco Meeting App and WebRTC Client Enabling HTTP redirect and the Web Bridge Deploying the TURN Servers Dial plan configuration ? Overview Dial plan rules for incoming calls and outbound calls Outbound Dial Plan Rules Inbound Dial Plan Rules Forwarding Dial Plan Rules Dial plan configuration?SIP endpoints CISCO MEETING SERVER (CMS) CONFIGURATION WITH CISCO UNIFIED COMMUNICATION MANAGER (CUCM) * CUCM and CMS Integration Setting up Escalated ad hoc calls Configuring the Meeting Server Setup Incoming Dial Plan Setup Administrator Account with API Permission Adding the Cisco Meeting Server as a Conference Bridge Creating a Media Resource Group Creating a Media Resource List Adding the Media Resource Group to a Device Pool or Device Setting up Scheduled and Rendezvous Calls Configure Outbound Dial Plan Dial Plan Configuring Cisco Unified Communications Server Configure Route Groups Configure Route Lists Configure Route Pattern Support for Active Control Participant List Indicators Selecting Layout Limitations Overview of ActiveControl and the iX protocol CUCM 8.x and earlier Third-party networks VCS-centric deployments Load Balancing Calls Configuring Call Bridges for Load Balancing Incoming Calls Creating Call Bridge Groups Enabling Load Balancing Fine Tuning Load Balancing Enable Load Balancing of Outbound SIP Calls Setup Outbound Dial Plan Rule for Load Balancing SIP Calls Supply the Call Bridge Group or Specific Call Bridge to Use for Outbound SIP Calls CISCO MEETING SERVER INTEGRATION VCS/EXPRESSWAY * Gateway Configuration Call Testing Inbound call from an endpoint registered to a VCS/Expressway Outbound call to an endpoint registered to a VCS/Expressway Calling non Cisco Meeting App users from H.323 endpoint Troubleshooting CISCO MEETING SERVER INTEGRATION WITH TMS * TMS Integration CISCO MEETING SERVER CONFIGURATION WITH LYNC/SKYPE FOR BUSINESS * Configuring Cisco Meeting Server with SKYPE Dial plan configuration ? integrating Lync/Skype for Business Lync clients dialing into a call on clustered Meeting Servers Integrating SIP endpoints and Lync clients Adding calls between Lync clients and SIP video endpoints Lync Front End server configuration VCS configuration Meeting Server configuration Integrating Cisco Meeting App with SIP and Lync clients Integrating Lync using Lync Edge service Controlling the bandwidth for sharing content on Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business calls Direct Lync federation Calling into scheduled Lync meetings directly and via IVR Office 365 Dual Homed Experience with OBTP Scheduling CISCO MEETING SERVER RECORDING AND STREAMING * Recording Meetings Recorder licensing Recording with Vbrick Prerequisites for the Meeting Server Configuring the Meeting Server to work with Vbrick Steps to configuring the Streamer Deploying streaming Streamer licensing Recording meetings CISCO MEETING MANAGER (CMM) DEPLOYMENT * Deploy Cisco Meeting Manager Cisco Meeting Manager Meetings Navigation List Meetings Edit Meetings Layout Recording Streaming Participants Find meetings Find participants Change layout for all participants in a meeting Start and stop recording Start and stop streaming Add participants Change layout for an individual participant Turn audio or video on or off View participant details Call statistics CISCO MEETING SERVER WEBRTC USING EXPRESSWAY PROXY * Configure Cisco Meeting Server for WebRTC Proxy Configure Cisco Expressway C Configure Turn on Cisco Expressway E CISCO MEETING SERVER CUSTOMIZATION * WebRTC App Customization Call Customization IVR Message Customization SIP/LYNC Call Message Customization Invitation Customization CISCO MEETING SERVER TROUBLESHOOTING * Troubleshooting Cisco Meeting Server Connectivity Troubleshooting Web Bridge connectivity Troubleshooting Call Server issues Troubleshooting Conferencing issues

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals, typically described as Enterprise Desktop Administrators (EDAs). These EDAs deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations. A significant portion of this audience uses, or intends to use, the latest release of Configuration Manager to manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications.This course also is for individuals who are interested in taking Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. Courses 20703-1A and 20703-2A, or equivalent knowledge and skills, are necessary to prepare for this exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, and explain how you can use these features to manage PCs and mobile devices in an enterprise environment.Analyze data by using queries and reports.Prepare a management infrastructure, including configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and resource discovery, and integrating mobile-device management with Microsoft Exchange Server.Deploy and manage the Configuration Manager client.Configure, manage, and monitor hardware and software inventory, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering.Identify and configure the most appropriate method to distribute and manage content used for deployments.Distribute, deploy, and monitor applications for managed users and systems.Maintain software updates for PCs that Configuration Manager manages.Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs.Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure compliance settings and data access for users and devices.Configure an operating-system deployment strategy by using Configuration Manager.Manage and maintain a Configuration Manager site. This course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. In this five-day course, you will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports. Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Microsoft Official Course 20703-2A, helps certification candidates prepare for Exam 70-703: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration. MANAGING COMPUTERS AND MOBILE DEVICES IN THE ENTERPRISE * Overview of systems management by using enterprise management solutions * Overview of the Configuration Manager architecture * Overview of the Configuration Manager administrative tools * Tools for monitoring and troubleshooting a Configuration Manager site * Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager tools * Searching in the Configuration Manager console * Using Windows PowerShell with Configuration Manager * Using Configuration Manager Service Manager to manage components * Monitoring site and component status * Reviewing log files by using the Configuration Manager Trace tool * Explain how to use Configuration Manager to address the challenges of managing systems and users in today?s enterprise. * Describe the Configuration Manager architecture. * Describe the management tools that you use to perform administrative functions for Configuration Manager. * Describe the tools that you use to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager site. ANALYZING DATA USING QUERIES AND REPORTS * Introduction to queries * Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) * Lab : Creating and running queriesConfiguring boundaries and resource discovery * Creating data queries * Creating subselect queries * Creating status message queries * Lab : Configuring SSRS * Configuring a reporting services point * Creating a report by using Report Builder * Create and configure data and status message queries. * Configure and manage SSRS and the reporting services point. PREPARING THE MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT PCS AND MOBILE DEVICES * Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups * Configuring resource discovery * Configuring the Exchange Server Connector for mobile device management * Configuring user and device collections * Lab : Configuring boundaries and resource discovery * Configuring boundaries, boundary groups, and fallback relationships * Configuring Active Directory discovery methods * Lab : Configuring user and device collections * Creating a device collection * Creating a user collection * Configuring a maintenance window * Configure boundaries and boundary groups. * Configure resource discovery. * Configure the Exchange Server connector mobile device management. * Organize resources using device and user collections. DEPLOYING AND MANAGING CLIENTS * Overview of the Configuration Manager client * Deploying the Configuration Manager client * Configuring and monitoring client status * Managing client settings in Configuration Manager * Lab : Deploying the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager client software * Preparing the site for client installation * Deploying the Configuration Manager client software by using client push installation * Lab : Configuring and monitoring client status * Configuring and monitoring client health status * Lab : Managing client settings * Configuring client settings * Describe the requirements and considerations for installing the Configuration Manager client software. * Deploy the Configuration Manager client software. * Configure and monitor client status. * Manage Configuration Manager client settings. MANAGING INVENTORY FOR PCS AND APPLICATIONS * Overview of inventory collection * Configuring hardware and software inventory * Managing inventory collection * Configuring software metering * Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence * Lab : Configuring and managing inventory collection * Configuring and managing hardware inventory * Lab : Configuring software metering * Configuring software metering * Lab : Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence * Preparing the site for Asset Intelligence * Configuring Asset Intelligence * Monitoring license agreements by using Asset Intelligence * Viewing Asset Intelligence reports * Describe inventory collection. * Configure and collect hardware and software inventory. * Manage inventory collection. * Configure software metering. * Configure Asset Intelligence. DISTRIBUTING AND MANAGING CONTENT USED FOR DEPLOYMENTS * Preparing the infrastructure for content management * Distributing and managing content on distribution points * Lab : Distributing and managing content for deployments * Installing a new distribution point * Managing content distribution * Prepare the infrastructure for content management. * Distribute and manage content on distribution points. DEPLOYING AND MANAGING APPLICATIONS * Overview of application management * Creating applications * Deploying applications * Managing applications * Deploying virtual applications by using System Center Configuration Manager (Optional) * Deploying and managing Windows Store apps * Lab : Creating and deploying applications * Installing and configuring the Application Catalog roles * Creating applications with requirements * Deploying applications * Lab : Managing application supersedence and removal * Managing application supersedence * Uninstalling the Excel Viewer application * Lab : Deploying virtual applications by using Configuration Manager (Optional) * Configuring support for App-V * Deploying virtual applications * Lab : Using Configuration Manager to deploy Windows Store apps * Configuring support for sideloading Windows Store apps * Configuring a Windows Store app * Deploying Windows 10 apps to users * Describe the application management features of Configuration Manager. * Create applications. * Deploy applications. * Manage applications. * Configure and deploy virtual applications. * Configure and deploy Windows Store apps. MAINTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR MANAGED PCS * The software updates process * Preparing a Configuration Manager site for software updates * Managing software updates * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Monitoring and troubleshooting software updates * Lab : Configuring the site for software updates * Configuring and synchronizing the software update point * Lab : Deploying and managing software updates * Determining software update compliance * Deploying software updates to clients * Configuring automatic deployment rules * Describe how the software updates feature integrates with Configuration Manager. * Prepare the Configuration Manager site for software updates. * Manage the evaluation and deployment of software updates. * Configure automatic deployment rules. * Monitor and troubleshoot software updates. IMPLEMENTING ENDPOINT PROTECTION FOR MANAGED PCS * Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager * Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies * Lab : Implementing Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection * Configuring the System Center Endpoint Protection point and client settings * Configuring and deploying Endpoint Protection policies * Monitoring Endpoint Protection * Configure Endpoint Protection to detect and remediate malware and security vulnerabilities. * Configure, deploy, and manage Endpoint Protection policies. MANAGING COMPLIANCE AND SECURE DATA ACCESS * Overview of Compliance Settings * Configuring compliance sett