Description
Expert coverage of Microsoft's highly anticipated network software deployment tool
The latest version of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a dramatic update of its predecessor Configuration Manager 2007, and this book offers intermediate-to-advanced coverage of how the new SCCM boasts a simplified hierarchy, role-based security, a new console, flexible application deployment, and mobile management. You'll explore planning and installation, migrating from SCCM 2007, deploying software and operating systems, security, monitoring and troubleshooting, and automating and customizing SCCM 2012 with scripts.
- Features an unparalleled team of authors, two of whom are insiders at Microsoft and have worked with SCCM since nearly its inception
- Provides in-depth coverage and offers a hands-on approach to learning all there is to know about SCCM
- Explores why SCCM 2012 is the most significant update in its 16-year history
Packed with real-world scenarios to show you how to use SCCM in various contexts, Mastering System Center Configuration Manager 2012 covers all aspects of this powerful and complete network software deployment tool.
Table of Contents
Introduction xxi
Chapter 1: Overview of Operations Management 1
Chapter 2: Planning a Confi guration Manager Infrastructure 23
Chapter 3: Migrating from Confi guration Manager 2007 65
Chapter 4: Installation and Site Role Confi guration 119
Chapter 5: Role-Based Administration 209
Chapter 6: Client Installation 229
Chapter 7: Application Deployment 267
Chapter 8: Software Updates 329
Chapter 9: Operating System Deployment 411
Chapter 10: Asset Intelligence 473
Chapter 11: Inventory and Software Metering 493
Chapter 12: Reporting 533
Chapter 13: Compliance Settings 573
Chapter 14: Mobile Device Management 603
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting 647
Chapter 16: Disaster Recovery 673
Chapter 17: System Center Endpoint Protection 699
Chapter 18: Client Health 731
Appendix: The Bottom Line 745
Index 765
