- Module 1: Discusses some of the tools that you can use to perform detailed assessments of existing deployments, and describes some of the challenges that you may face.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the guidelines for an effective enterprise desktop deployment.
- Explain how to assess the current environment.
- Describe the tools that you can use to assess your current environment.
- Describe the methods of identifying and mitigating application compatibility issues.
- Explain considerations for planning a phased rollout.
- Module 2: Discusses the shifts from traditional to modern management and where on-premises solutions best fit in today’s enterprise.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the fundamentals of using images in traditional deployment methods.
- Describe the key benefits, limitations, and decisions when planning a deployment of - Windows using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
- Describe how Configuration Manager builds upon MDT and how both can work in harmony.
- Explain the different options and considerations when choosing the user interaction experience during deployment, and which methods and tools support these experiences.
- Module 3: This module explains the common day to day tasks that Administrators would use Configuration Manager to perform.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Describe the capabilities of Configuration Manager.
- Describe the key components of Configuration Manager.
- Describe how to troubleshoot Configuration Manager deployments.
Overview
Syllabus
- Module 1: Module 1: Assess deployment readiness
- Introduction
- Examine deployment guidelines
- Explore readiness tools
- Assess application compatibility
- Explore tools for application compatibility mitigation
- Prepare network and directory for deployment
- Plan a pilot
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 2: Module 2: Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- Introduction
- Evaluate traditional deployment methods
- Set up the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit for client deployment
- Manage and deploy images using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- Knowledge check
- Summary
- Module 3: Module 3: Deploy using Endpoint Configuration Manager
- Introduction
- Explore client deployment using Configuration Manager
- Examine deployment components of Configuration Manager
- Manage client deployment using Configuration Manager
- Plan in-place upgrades using Configuration Manager
- Knowledge check
- Summary
