Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

The students will describe the system center 2012 configuration manager feature set, discover and organize resources. manage the configuration manager client. manage inventory and software metering, query and report data and much more.

Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Course Objectives

• Describe the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager feature set and manage and troubleshoot sites by using the Configuration Manager Console and associated toolset.
• Configure boundaries and boundary groups, configure discovery methods, manage user and device collections, and implement role-based administration.
• Describe the client deployment process, configure client deployment methods, configure the client agent settings, and monitor client status.
• Describe the inventory collection process, configure and manage hardware and software inventory, monitor inventory data flow, and use Asset Intelligence and Software Metering.
• Analyze data by creating queries and running reports.
• Create, deploy, and manage software packages and programs.
• Create and deploy applications by using the System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager application model.
• Configure multiple deployment types.
• Deploy and manage software updates.Integrate and implement Endpoint Protection by using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
• Deploy operating systems by using the Configuration Manager infrastructure.
• Manage configuration items, baselines, and profiles to assess and configure settings for devices.
• Manage mobile devices by using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
• Configure Wake On LAN, Power Management policies, and Remote Control.

This five day instructor led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a system center 2012 configuration manager site and its associated site systems in the role of configuration manager administrator.


This course is intended for IT Professionals who are responsible for configuring and managing endpoints in one or more System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience managing and maintaining client computers, devices, and servers in medium to large enterprise organizations. Administrators may have previous Configuration Manager experience, or be new to the product.benefits of certification:

For IT professionals, certification is a third party validation of your skills, that helps distinguish you from your peers. Beyond demonstrating a level of competency and proficiency, certification proves that you are committed to your cause and that you've invested the time and money to prove it. Holding a certification also makes you a more valuable employee, and often results in raises, promotions, and a better career.

For organizations,certifications identify the credentials that can be used to hire the right employee. Having certified employees also increases sales for the organization by proving to prospective clients that the organization has the skills to support its claims.

Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Course Outline

• Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration
• Module 2: Discovering and Organizing Resources
• Module 3: Managing the Configuration Manager Client
• Module 4: Managing Inventory and Software Metering
• Module 5: Querying and Reporting Data
• Module 6: Managing Software Distribution and Deployment by Using Packages and Programs
• Module 7: Creating and Deploying Applications
• Module 8: Deploying Additional Application Types
• Module 9: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
• Module 10: Implementing Endpoint Protection by Using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
• Module 11: Managing Operating System Deployment
• Module 12: Managing Compliance Settings and Profiles
• Module 13: Mobile Device Management Using System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager
• Module 14: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote Control