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SCCM: Administering System Center Configuration Manager
Duration
5 Days
Upcoming Batch
02 November 2026 - 06 November 2026
Batch Options
4 hours & 8 hours
Language
English/ Arabic
SCCM: Administering System Center Configuration Manager
The Administering System Center Configuration Manager course is designed to provide IT professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively use Microsoft’s Configuration Manager to manage a network of computers. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, including system architecture, client deployment, inventory management, application deployment, software updates, Endpoint Protection, compliance management, operating system deployment, and site maintenance. Learners will gain hands-on experience through labs, where they will explore tools, configure services, deploy applications, manage software updates, and more. This course is crucial for those looking to leverage Configuration Manager for enterprise management solutions and to ensure the security and compliance of their IT environment. By mastering these skills, IT professionals can streamline their management operations, effectively deploy and manage applications, maintain up-to-date systems, and safeguard their networks against threats.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the features of Configuration Manager and Intune, 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, 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 as well as 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 administers.
- 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.
Course Prerequisites
To ensure a successful learning experience in the Administering System Center Configuration Manager 2016 course, participants should have the following minimum prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Familiarity with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and management.
- Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Windows client operating system fundamentals (Windows 10 or later).
- Basic understanding of the concepts of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) security.
- Experience with Windows PowerShell and command-line interface scripting.
Target Audience
- This course is for experienced information technology (IT) professionals who deploy, manage, and maintain PCs, devices, and applications across medium, large, and enterprise organizations.
Course Content
12 modules · 49 topics01Managing Computers and Mobile Devices in the Enterprise4 topics
- 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
02Analyzing Data Using Queries and Reports, and CMPivot3 topics
- Introduction to queries
- Configuring Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
- Analyzing the real-time state of devices by using CMPivot
03Preparing the Configuration Manager management infrastructure3 topics
- Configuring site boundaries and boundary groups
- Configuring resource discovery
- Organizing resources using devices and user collections
04Deploying and Managing the Configuration Manager client4 topics
- Overview of the Configuration Manager client
- Deploying the Configuration Manager client
- Configuring and monitoring client status
- Managing client settings and performing management operations
05Managing Inventory for PCs and Applications5 topics
- Overview of inventory collection
- Configuring hardware and software inventory
- Managing inventory collection
- Configuring software metering
- Configuring and managing Asset Intelligence
06Distributing and Managing Content Used for Deployments2 topics
- Preparing the infrastructure for content management
- Distributing and managing content on distribution points
07Deploying and Managing Applications6 topics
- 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
08Maintaining Software Updates for Managed PCs6 topics
- 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
09Implementing Endpoint Protection for Managed PCs3 topics
- Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
- Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Endpoint Protection policies
- Configuring and deploying advanced threat policies
10Managing Compliance and Secure Data Access4 topics
- Overview of compliance settings
- Configuring compliance settings
- Viewing compliance results
- Managing resource and data access
11Managing Operating System Deployment4 topics
- An overview of operating system deployment
- Preparing a site for operating system deployment
- Deploying an operating system
- Managing Windows as a service
12Managing and Maintaining a Configuration Manager Site5 topics
- 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
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batchesSession TypePhysical sessions run at our training facility.
| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 November 2026 - 06 November 2026 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 08 February 2027 - 12 February 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 10 May 2027 - 14 May 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic | |
| 16 August 2027 - 20 August 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English/ Arabic |
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Request More InformationFAQs
What is the SCCM: Administering System Center Configuration Manager course?
The SCCM: Administering System Center Configuration Manager course is an advanced training program designed for IT professionals responsible for managing and deploying systems and applications across large organizations using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). The course provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting SCCM environments.
What are the prerequisites for this course?
Participants should have:
- A fundamental understanding of networking, Windows Server, and Windows Client
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory, domain services, and PKI
- Experience with system management tools and concepts
What are the key benefits of learning SCCM?
Learning SCCM can empower IT professionals to streamline software deployment, automate patch management, enforce security policies, inventory hardware and software assets, and provide remote management capabilities, leading to improved productivity and reduced operational costs.
What is the format of the course?
The course is delivered through instructor-led training, which includes interactive lectures, hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and group discussions to ensure a comprehensive understanding and practical application of SCCM.
What skills will I gain from this course?
Participants will learn to:
- Plan and deploy a robust SCCM infrastructure
- Configure and manage client settings, device collections, and application deployments
- Implement and manage software updates and endpoint protection
- Perform operating system deployments and manage device compliance
- Utilize reporting tools and troubleshoot SCCM-related issues effectively
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