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Course 50243A:
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Certification Prep Course  
  Length:     2 Day(s)  
  Published:     April 15, 2009  
  Language(s):     English  
  Audience(s):     IT Professionals  
  Level:     200  
  Technology:     Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007  
  Type:     Course  
  Delivery Method:     Instructor-led (classroom)  
Overview Course Details Prerequisites
About this CourseThis two day exam prep course provides students with the knowledge and skills to pass the exam 70-401 – TS – System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Microsoft partners and other experienced professionals who are preparing for the Microsoft official exam 70-401.
At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be prepared to take the 70-401 exam.
Course OutlineModule 1: Deploying a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM) Server
Objectives:
* Extend the Active Directory schema.
* Migrate from an SMS 2003 hierarchy to SCCM 2007.
* Configure an SCCM hierarchy.
* Set up and configure security accounts.
Module 2: Configuring an SCCM Infrastructure
Objectives:
* Configure client agents.
* Configure site boundaries.
* Configure core site system roles.
* Configure discovery methods.
* Configure client installation.
* Configure SCCM infrastructure for Internet-based client management.
Lab : Configure Active Directory Discovery MethodLab : Specify a Boundary for Dial Up ClientsModule 3: Managing Resources
Objectives:
* Build an SCCM collection by using queries.
* Meter software usage.
* Manage assets.
* Manage inventory flow.
* Manage client agents.  
Lab : Create a Query Membership Rule CollectionLab : Create a Query-based Collection Rule Using WBEM Query LanguageLab : Create Custom Attributes in Active Directory and Build a Collection Based on That AttributeLab : Create a PowerShell Script That Executes An ActionModule 4: Distributing Applications
Objectives:
* Manage packages.
* Manage programs.
* Manage advertisements.
* Schedule distribution.
* Track success and failure rates for distribution.
* Manage distribution points.
Lab : Use the Copy Packages Wizard to Duplicate a PackageLab : Create a Program DependencyModule 5: Deploying Operating Systems
Objectives:
* Capture a reference computer image.
* Manage task sequences.
* Configure site system roles related to deploying operating systems.
* Deploy operating system packages.
* Customize user state migration.
* Deliver applications.
Lab : Deploy an Operating System to a Secondary SiteLab : Create a PXE Service PointLab : Migrate User StateModule 6: Securing a Network Infrastructure
Objectives:
* Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
* Maintain NAP.
* Migrate from Inventory Tool for Microsoft Update (ITMU) to Windows Software Update
   Services (WSUS).
* Deploy software updates.
* Manage vulnerability compliance.
Lab : Enable Software Update ManagementLab : Create Deadlines for Update DeploymentLab : Configure Maintenance WindowsModule 7: Managing and Maintaining an SCCM Infrastructure
Objectives:
* Manage system health.
* Configure automatic maintenance tasks.
* Create custom reports.
* Maintain clients.
* Manage systems by using configuration management.
* Manage Wake on LAN.
Lab : Import and Export Collections, Reports, and QueriesLab : Generate Alerts for Distribution Points
Before attending this course, students must have:
  • 6 months experience with System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
  • 1 year of experience with Systems Management Server (SMS) including deploying and managing software and hardware assets.
  • 1 year of experience with Active Directory and the Windows server system.
The equivalent knowledge may be gained by completing the following:
  • Microsoft Instructor Led Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
 
Overview
About this CourseThis two day exam prep course provides students with the knowledge and skills to pass the exam 70-401 – TS – System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Microsoft partners and other experienced professionals who are preparing for the Microsoft official exam 70-401.
At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be prepared to take the 70-401 exam.

Course Details
Course OutlineModule 1: Deploying a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM) Server
Objectives:
* Extend the Active Directory schema.
* Migrate from an SMS 2003 hierarchy to SCCM 2007.
* Configure an SCCM hierarchy.
* Set up and configure security accounts.
Module 2: Configuring an SCCM Infrastructure
Objectives:
* Configure client agents.
* Configure site boundaries.
* Configure core site system roles.
* Configure discovery methods.
* Configure client installation.
* Configure SCCM infrastructure for Internet-based client management.
Lab : Configure Active Directory Discovery MethodLab : Specify a Boundary for Dial Up ClientsModule 3: Managing Resources
Objectives:
* Build an SCCM collection by using queries.
* Meter software usage.
* Manage assets.
* Manage inventory flow.
* Manage client agents.  
Lab : Create a Query Membership Rule CollectionLab : Create a Query-based Collection Rule Using WBEM Query LanguageLab : Create Custom Attributes in Active Directory and Build a Collection Based on That AttributeLab : Create a PowerShell Script That Executes An ActionModule 4: Distributing Applications
Objectives:
* Manage packages.
* Manage programs.
* Manage advertisements.
* Schedule distribution.
* Track success and failure rates for distribution.
* Manage distribution points.
Lab : Use the Copy Packages Wizard to Duplicate a PackageLab : Create a Program DependencyModule 5: Deploying Operating Systems
Objectives:
* Capture a reference computer image.
* Manage task sequences.
* Configure site system roles related to deploying operating systems.
* Deploy operating system packages.
* Customize user state migration.
* Deliver applications.
Lab : Deploy an Operating System to a Secondary SiteLab : Create a PXE Service PointLab : Migrate User StateModule 6: Securing a Network Infrastructure
Objectives:
* Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
* Maintain NAP.
* Migrate from Inventory Tool for Microsoft Update (ITMU) to Windows Software Update
   Services (WSUS).
* Deploy software updates.
* Manage vulnerability compliance.
Lab : Enable Software Update ManagementLab : Create Deadlines for Update DeploymentLab : Configure Maintenance WindowsModule 7: Managing and Maintaining an SCCM Infrastructure
Objectives:
* Manage system health.
* Configure automatic maintenance tasks.
* Create custom reports.
* Maintain clients.
* Manage systems by using configuration management.
* Manage Wake on LAN.
Lab : Import and Export Collections, Reports, and QueriesLab : Generate Alerts for Distribution Points

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
  • 6 months experience with System Center Configuration Manager 2007.
  • 1 year of experience with Systems Management Server (SMS) including deploying and managing software and hardware assets.
  • 1 year of experience with Active Directory and the Windows server system.
The equivalent knowledge may be gained by completing the following:
  • Microsoft Instructor Led Course 6451: Planning, Deploying, and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007
 
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