Extending the Management Scope of Configuration Manager

1h 25mIntermediate2018-09-21

Authors

Robert McMillen

35+ Certifications, Networking Consultant, Consultant for U.S. Government

Course details

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) provides tools that can help system admins efficiently manage and deploy PCs, devices, and applications throughout an organization. In this course, Robert McMillen explains how to get more out of this powerful management application by setting up and extending its capabilities. Learn how SCCM can work with the cloud-based Microsoft Azure, as well as how to link the two by uploading management certificates and configuring cloud distribution points. Learn how to implement public key infrastructure (PKI) for site systems and clients, prepare for cloud integration, link to Microsoft Exchange Server, implement on-premises mobile device management, and more.

Learning objectives
Implementing support for internet-based clients and devices
Incorporating SCCM with Microsoft Azure
Preparing for cloud integration
Configuring and enabling directory syncing
Implementing a cloud management gateway
Implementing on-premises mobile device management
Locking down and remotely erasing mobile devices using SCCM

Skills covered

System Center Configuration ManagerCloud FoundationsAzureCloud ComputingMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

Welcome

Implement Support for Internet-Based Clients and Devices

Intro to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Azure
Implement public key infrastructure (PKI) for site systems and clients
Create certificates from templates
Import certificates to Certificate Manager
Deploy certificates to Configuration Manager
Create and export a Microsoft Azure management certificate for cloud-based distribution points
Create and configure cloud-based distribution points

Azure Integration

Prepare for cloud integration
Configure systems to support Internet-based client management (IBCM)
Configure and enable directory syncing
Implement a cloud management gateway
Configure the Exchange Server connector

Implement On-Premises Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Configure PKI for on-premises MDM
Prepare web servers with site roles and web certificate
Adding the Intune account
Enroll a standalone Windows 10 device in on-premises MDM as a mobile client

Mobile Device Management

Review enrolled settings for managed mobile device
Lock down applications and settings for mobile devices

Conclusion

Next steps