**Module 1: Overview of Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This Module describes the Configuration Manager 2012 infrastructure and typical deployment scenarios.
Lessons
- Introduction to Configuration Manager 2012
- Overview of the Configuration Manager Server Infrastructure
- Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment Scenarios
- Overview of the Configuration Manager 2012 Client
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 architecture, roles and features, and how it is positioned in the *System Center 2012 family.
- Describe typical implementation scenarios. Also describe recommended site architectures and site roles.
- Describe the site roles for the Configuration Manager 2012 infrastructure.
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 client architecture and functionality.
Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Architecture
This Module explains the planning process, inputs, and typical planning activities for deploying a stand-alone primary site. It also describes the prerequisites for installing a site server and related components, the process of installing, validating and configuring a stand-alone primary site, and describes the requirements for managing Internet-based clients.
Lessons
- Planning a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Deployment
- Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
- Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Server
- Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
- Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager 2012 Installation
- Managing Internet-Based Clients
Lab : Installing a Configuration Manager Primary Site
- Configuring the Prerequisites for Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment
- Extending the Active Directory Schema
- Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site
Lab : Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
- Validating the Installation of the Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site
- Performing the Initial Configuration of the Site
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Deployment planning process, including various considerations, site installation methods and client communications involved.
- Describe the requirements for installing a Configuration Manager 2012 primary site.
- Install a Configuration Manager 2012 primary site.
- Perform Configuration Manager 2012 post-setup configuration tasks.
- Describe the tools and resources used to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager 2012 installation.
- Describe Internet-based client management.
Module 3: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
This Module explains how to plan and configure administrative roles.
Lessons
- Overview of Role-Based Administration
- Identifying Roles
- Configuring Role-Based Administration
Lab : Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration
- Reviewing Built-in Security Roles and Scopes
- Creating Custom Security Roles and Scopes
- Testing the Permissions of the New Role
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe role-based administration concepts.
- Describe the process to identify the roles in a typical IT department and identify the roles’ responsibilities and activities.
- Create new security roles and configure scopes in Configuration Manager 2012.
Module 4: Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy
This Module explains how to plan and deploy a multiple-site hierarchy including a central administration site, primary sites, and secondary sites.
Lessons
- Introduction to the Configuration Manager 2012 Site Hierarchy
- Introduction to the Role of a Central Administration Site
- Installing a Central Administration Site
- Installing a Primary Site in a Hierarchy
- Installing a Secondary Site
Lab : Installing a Central Administration Site
- Installing a Central Administration Site
- Validating the Installation
Lab : Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
- Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
- Validating the Installation
- Automating the Installation of a Primary Site
Lab : Installing a Secondary Site
- Configuring Prerequisites
- Installing a Secondary Site from a Primary Site
- Validating the Installation
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 hierarchy model, types of sites, types of data, and data replication throughout the hierarchy.
- Describe the role of a Central Administration site.
- Install a Central Administration site.
- Install a primary site in an existing hierarchy.
- Install a secondary site.
Module 5: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
This Module describes replication and data types, and describes monitoring the replication of data throughout the hierarchy.
Lessons
- Introduction to Data Types
- Data Replication Throughout the Hierarchy
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Replication
Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
- Monitoring Replication
- Troubleshooting Replication
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe site and global data types.
- Describe how data is replicated throughout the hierarchy.
- Monitor and troubleshoot replication.
Module 6: Planning and Completing Client Deployment
This Module explains various methods to plan and deploy Configuration Manager 2012 clients, including discovery methods, client deployment methods, and managing clients and client health.
Lessons
- Introduction to Discovery Methods
- Client Deployment Methods
- Deploying Clients
- Managing Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
- Monitoring Client Health
Lab : Planning and Completing Client Deployment
- Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
- Using Client Push to Install Clients
- Verifying the Client Installation
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe resource discovery processes and methods.
- Describe the client installation process and deployment methods.
- Deploy clients by using various client installation methods.
- Configure additional configuration settings related to clients and manage clients after site installation.
- Monitor client health by using the new Client Health feature in Configuration Manager 2012.
Module 7: Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This Module describes how to perform various Configuration Manager 2012 maintenance tasks, and how to monitor site systems.
Lessons
- Configuration Manager 2012 Maintenance Tasks
- Performing Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2012
- Monitoring Site Systems
Lab : Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
- Configuring the Site Backup Task
- Recovering the Site from a Backup
- Using the In-Console Monitoring Feature
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Configuration Manager 2012 site maintenance tasks.
- Backup and recover a Configuration Manager 2012 site.
- Monitor site systems.
Module 8: Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
This Module describes the migration of objects from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
Lessons
- Overview of the Migration Process
- Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 Sites for Migration
- Configuring Migration Settings
- Migrating Objects
Lab : Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
- Configuring the Source Hierarchy
- Creating a Migration Job and Performing Migration
- Migrating Configuration Manager Clients
After completing This Module, students will be able to:
- Describe the migration process from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.
- Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 sites for migration.
- Configure migration settings.
- Migrate objects.