Introduction:

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), a powerful tool for managing and securing IT systems across organizations. SCCM enables administrators to efficiently deploy software, manage system configurations, apply updates, and maintain compliance for large numbers of computers and servers. This hands-on training will help participants develop a solid foundation in SCCM, covering everything from installation to day-to-day management of SCCM infrastructure.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the tranee should be able to:

  • Understand SCCM Architecture
  • Install and Configure SCCM
  • ⁠Manage Software Deployment
  • Implement Patch Management
  • Configure Endpoint Protection
  • Monitor and Manage Device Health
  • ⁠Inventory Management
  • Troubleshoot SCCM Issues.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to SCCM

  • Overview of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
  • History and Evolution
  • Key Features and Capabilities
  • SCCM Use Cases and Scenarios
  • SCCM Architecture
  • SCCM Components and Roles
  • Site Hierarchies and Site Systems
  • Site Database and Server Infrastructure

Module 2: Planning and Deploying SCCM Infrastructure

  • Planning SCCM Deployment
  • System Requirements
  • Active Directory Integration
  • Prerequisites and Dependencies
  • Installing and Configuring SCCM
  • Installation of SCCM Primary Site
  • Configuration of Boundaries and Boundary Groups
  • Configuring Discovery Methods
  • Post-Installation Tasks.

Module 3: Configuration and Management of SCCM Clients

  • Client Installation and Configuration
  • Methods of Client Deployment
  • Client Settings and Policies
  • Client Health and Troubleshooting
  • Device and User Collections
  • Creating and Managing Collections
  • Using Queries for Dynamic Collections
  • Maintenance of Collection Membership.

Module 4: Software Deployment and Management

  • Application Management• Application Model vs. Package Model
  • Creating and Deploying Applications
  • Application Supersedence and Dependencies
  • Software Updates Management
  • Configuring Software Update Point
  • Deploying and Monitoring Updates
  • Automatic Deployment Rules (ADR)
  • Operating System Deployment (OSD)
  • Creating and Deploying Task Sequences
  • Capturing and Deploying OS Images
  • PXE Boot Configuration.

Module 5: Asset Intelligence and Inventory Management

  • Hardware and Software Inventory
  • Enabling and Configuring Inventory Collection
  • Viewing and Reporting Inventory Data
  • Custom Inventory Extensions
  • Asset Intelligence
  • Enabling Asset Intelligence
  • Hardware Requirements and Software Metering
  • Configuring and Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports.

Module 6: Compliance and Endpoint Protection

  • Compliance Settings
  • Creating and Deploying Compliance Baselines
  • Monitoring and Reporting Compliance
  • Automatic Remediation of Compliance Settings
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Integrating SCCM with Windows Defender
  • Configuring and Deploying Endpoint Protection Policies
  • Monitoring and Managing Endpoint Protection.

Module 7: Monitoring and Troubleshooting SCCM

  • SCCM Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Using SCCM Monitoring Tools
  • Site System Status Monitoring
  • Configuring Alerts and Notifications
  • Troubleshooting SCCM
  • Troubleshooting Client Installation and Communication• Troubleshooting Software Deployments
  • Analyzing Log Files for Troubleshooting.

Module 8: Reporting and Data Analytics

  • Overview of SCCM Reporting
  • Types of Reports in SCCM
  • Using Built-in Reports
  • Creating Custom Reports with SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Data Analytics with SCCM
  • Using SCCM Data Warehouse
  • Integration with Power BI
  • Advanced Reporting Scenarios.

Module 9: Advanced SCCM Features and Integration

  • Role-Based Administration
  • Configuring Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Creating and Managing Security Scopes
  • Best Practices for SCCM Security
  • Integration with Other Microsoft Technologies
  • SCCM and Azure Integration
  • SCCM and Intune Co-Management
  • Integration with Microsoft Store for Business.

Module 10: SCCM Best Practices and Real-World Scenarios

  • SCCM Best Practices
  • Performance Optimization
  • Backup and Recovery Strategies
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • Real-World Scenarios
  • SCCM in Large Enterprise Environments
  • SCCM for Mobile Device Management (MDM)
  • Case Studies and Lessons Learned.