Administering System Center Configuration Manager Training (20703-1)

This official Microsoft five-day Administering System Center Configuration Manager (20703-1) training course describes how to use Configuration Manager and its associated site systems to efficiently manage network resources. You will learn day-to-day management tasks, including how to manage applications, client health, hardware and software inventory, operating system deployment, and software updates by using Configuration Manager. You also will learn how to optimize System Center Endpoint Protection, manage compliance, and create management queries and reports.

Additionally, this course, in conjunction with Integrating MDM and Cloud Services with System Center Configuration Manager (20703-2), preps you for Microsoft exam 70-703 an elective requirement for MCSE: Mobility.

You Will Learn How To:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the features Configuration Manager and Intune include, 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, and 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, and 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 manages.
  • Implement Endpoint Protection for managed PCs.
  • 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.

  • On-Demand Training Description

    With a blend of video, text, hands-on labs, and knowledge checks, you will receive the same high quality content as the live event, but you can attend on your own time, at your own pace.

    PLUS, we include access to a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) to help you prepare for your certification exam and help you apply your new skills immediately… Learning Tree knows how to bring learning to life!

    • Flexibility to take the course on your own time, at your own pace
    • Forever access to the digital course materials – for any refreshers
    • You will receive a code with your purchase.The code may be redeemed for online access to this On Demand course for up to six months
    • Upon course activation, the MOC On Demand videos and labs are available for three months
    • 2 FREE hours of individual coaching from an MCT Learning Tree Instructor
    • This delivery is also eligible for Microsoft Assurance Training Vouchers (SATVs)
    • NOTE: Only live, in-class training is eligible for NASBA CPEs; on-demand training is not eligible for CPE credit

  • Requirements

    • Networking fundamentals, including common networking protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing.
    • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management.
    • Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers.
    • Basic concepts of public key infrastructure (PKI) security.
    • Basic understanding of scripting and Windows PowerShell syntax.
    • Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.
    • Basic understanding of the configuration options for iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile device platforms.

    Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by attending the following courses or by obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills through hands-on activities:

    • Course 8443: Administering Windows Server 2012

  • Exam Information

    This course can help you prepare for the following Microsoft certification exam — 70-703: Administering Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Cloud Services Integration