Expert coverage of Microsoft's highly anticipated network software deployment toolThe latest version of System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) is a dramatic update of its predecessor Configuration Manager 2007, and this book offers intermediate-to-advanced coverage of how the new ConfigMgr boasts a simplified hierarchy, role-based security, a new console, flexible application deployment, and mobile management. You'll explore planning and installation, migrating from ConfigMgr 2007, deploying software and operating systems, security, monitoring and troubleshooting, and automating and customizing ConfigMgr 2012 with scripts.
- Features an unparalleled team of authors, two of whom are insiders at Microsoft and have worked with ConfigMgr since nearly its inception
- Provides in-depth coverage and offers a hands-on approach to learning all there is to know about ConfigMgr
- Explores why ConfigMgr 2012 is the most significant update in its 16-year history
Packed with real-world scenarios to show you how to use ConfigMgr in various contexts,
Mastering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager covers all aspects of this powerful and complete network software deployment tool.
An Expert, Hands-on Guide to ConfigMgr 2012
If you're responsible for Microsoft's new System Center 2012Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr), you'll want this detailed guideon hand. It offers intermediate and advanced coverage of the topicsyou need most—planning and installation, migrating fromConfigMgr 2007, deploying, setting up security, monitoring andtroubleshooting, and automating and customizing ConfigMgr 2012 withscripts. Hands-on exercises and practical advice from the expertauthor team bring real-world scenarios into sharp focus, helpingyou master skills you can put to use right away.
Coverage includes:
Developing a plan for configuration and deployment
Asking the right questions to make sure you cover all thebases
Getting up to speed on a new hierarchy, console, andsecurity
Migrating, installing, and site role configuration
Converting legacy packages to the new Application Model
Distributing, deploying, and updating software
Reporting, compliance settings, and inventory
Securing your devices with Endpoint Protection
Managing non-Windows mobile devices and virtual machines
Troubleshooting and setting up disaster recovery
Master Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
Plan, Install, Deploy, Monitor, and Troubleshoot anInstallation
Roll Out Patches and Updates and Manage Inventory
Meet the Needs of the PC Configuration Lifecycle Management(PCCLM) Market
Learn in the Context of Real-World Scenarios and Tasks