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Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 CBT Course
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** Special Offer valid until 31-May-2008. **
MOC 2596 – Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). Students will learn how to configure SMS components and how to manage the ongoing operations of an SMS infrastructure.
This course is intended for SMS Administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more SMS sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 in medium to large enterprise organizations.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
--Describe the features and infrastructure of Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS)
--Explore the SMS Site Architecture
--Deploy SMS Clients
--Discover SMS resources
--Collect inventory and monitor software usage
--Query and report data
--Distribute software
--Implement Software Update Tools
--Use SMS Remote Tools for client support
--Work with SMS Hierarchies
--Perform site maintenance, backup, and recovery tasks
LEARNING SEGMENTS:
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Overview of Systems Management Server 2003
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 provides powerful desktop administration tools for managing hardware inventory, software inventory, software distribution, and remote client troubleshooting. As an SMS administrator, you will need to know how to configure and manage these tools. This module introduces the key features of SMS 2003, explains differences between SMS 2.0 and SMS 2003, and describes the primary components of the SMS 2003 infrastructure.
Topics
--Where SMS Fits in the Windows Server System
--Describing How SMS 2003 Features Provide Change and Configuration Management
--Explaining SMS Hierarchies
--Explaining SMS Site-to-Site Communication
--Explaining SMS Site and Roaming Boundaries
--Discussion: Overview of Systems Management Server 2003
Module 2: Exploring SMS Site Architecture
In this module, you will learn how Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 is implemented as a site. You will explore the properties of the principal site system—the SMS site server. You will learn how to install and use the SMS Administrator console and other tools that allow administration and support of an SMS implementation. You will also learn about the new role of the Active Directory directory service in SMS and how SMS uses related technologies such as Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), Microsoft Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and the Windows Installer (MSI).
Topics
--Introduction to the SMS Site Server
--Exploring the SMS Administrator Console and the SMS 2003 Toolkit 1
--Explaining the Role of Active Directory in SMS 2003
--Explaining How SMS Uses Dependent Technologies
--Discussion: Exploring SMS Site Architecture
Module 3: Preparing to Deploy the SMS Clients
In this module, you will learn how to prepare for Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) client deployment. This process involves configuring and deploying the site systems required to support clients and using discovery methods to identify resources.
Topics
--Introduction to the SMS Clients
--Discovering Resources
--Deploying the Site Systems That Support Client Installation and Client/Server Communication
--Discussion: Preparing to Deploy the SMS Clients
Module 4: Deploying SMS Clients
In this module, you will learn to deploy the Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Advanced Client and the SMS Legacy Client. You will learn about available installation methods and their benefits. You will also learn how to isolate problems that you might encounter during Advanced Client installation.
Topics
--Deploying the Advanced Client
--Deploying the Legacy Client
--Isolating Problems When Installing SMS Clients
--Discussion: Deploying SMS Clients
Module 5: Collecting Inventory and Software Metering
In this module, you will learn to use Microsoft Systems Management Server (SM |
