COURSE NAME: 2596/2597-Combo Planning, Deploying and Managing SMS Server 2003 (4050)

Course length: 5 days

Overview:

MS2596:

This part of the 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.

MS2597:

This part of the course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for SMS specialists to plan and deploy Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 into large enterprise environments.

Prerequesite Courses:

• 2272-Implement and Support XP Professional (4050) or equivalent knowledge
• 2277-Implement, Manage, & Maintain Server 2003 Net Infrastructure (4050) or equivalent knowledge

Performance-based Objectives:

MS2596:

After completing this part of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the features and infrastructure of Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS).
• Configure a site system.
• 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.
• Perform site maintenance, backup, and recovery tasks.

MS2597:

After completing this part of the course, students will be able to:

• Analyze business requirements for SMS.
• Create and evaluate an SMS deployment plan.
• Plan an SMS site hierarchy.
• Install the Site hierarchy.
• Configure a site system.
• Discover SMS resources.
• Install SMS clients.
• Configure SMS site hierarchies.
• Secure an SMS site.
• Create a management and operations plan.

Course content:

MS2596:

Module 1: Overview of Systems Management Server 2003

1. Where SMS Fits in the Windows Server System
2. Describing How SMS 2003 Features Provide Change and Configuration Management
3. Explaining SMS Hierarchies
4. Explaining SMS Site-to-Site Communication
5. Explaining SMS Site and Roaming Boundaries
6. Discussion: Overview of Systems Management Server 2003

Module 2: Exploring SMS Site Architecture

1. Introduction to the SMS Site Server
2. Exploring the SMS Administrator Console and the SMS 2003 Toolkit 1
3. Explaining the Role of Active Directory in SMS 2003
4. Explaining How SMS Uses Dependent Technologies
5. Discussion: Exploring SMS Site Architecture

Module 3: Preparing to Deploy the SMS Clients

1. Introduction to the SMS Clients
2. Discovering Resources
3. Deploying the Site Systems That Support Client Installation and Client/Server Communication
4. Discussion: Preparing to Deploy the SMS Clients

Module 4: Deploying SMS Clients

1. Deploying the Advanced Client
2. Deploying the Legacy Client
3. Isolating Problems When Installing SMS Clients
4. Discussion: Deploying SMS Clients

Module 5: Collecting Inventory and Software Metering

1. Introduction to Inventory Collection
2. Collecting Inventory Information
3. Extending Inventory Collection
4. Configuring Software Metering
5. Discussion: Collecting Inventory and Software Metering

Module 6: Querying and Reporting Data

1. Introduction to the Architecture of Data and Status Queries
2. Creating and Running Queries
3. Configuring and Deploying a Reporting Point
4. Configuring and Running Reports
5. Creating and Running Dashboards
6. Discussion: Querying and Reporting Data

Module 7: Preparing an SMS Site for Software Distribution

1. Explaining How SMS Distributes Software
2. Managing Distribution Points
3. Configuring Software Distribution and the Advertised Programs Client Agent
4. Discussion: Preparing an SMS Site for Software Distribution

Module 8: Managing Software Distribution

1. Configuring Software Distribution Objects Using a Software Distribution Methodology
2. Creating and Configuring Collections
3. Creating and Configuring Packages
4. Creating and Configuring Advertisements
5. Managing Software Installation at the Client
6. Monitoring Software Distribution
7. Discussion: Managing Software Distribution

Module 9: Implementing SMS Software Update Tools and Managing Update Deployment

1. Explaining How the Software Update Process Works
2. Installing the Software Update Scanning Tools
3. Performing Software Update Inventory
4. Deploying and Verifying Software Updates
5. Discussion: Implementing SMS Software Update Tools and Managing Update Deployment

Module 10: Using Remote Tools for Client Support

1. Introduction to Remote Tools
2. Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent
3. Using SMS Remote Tools in Troubleshooting
4. Discussion: Using SMS Remote Tools

Module 11: Working with SMS Hierarchies

1. Introduction to the SMS Site Hierarchy
2. Configuring Site Communications
3. Installing a Secondary Site Server
4. Managing Roaming Clients in an SMS Hierarchy
5. Discussion: Working with SMS Hierarchies

Module 12: Performing Site Maintenance, Backup, and Recovery Tasks

1. Performing Site Maintenance
2. Performing an SMS Site Backup
3. Recovering an SMS Site
4. Discussion: Performing Site Maintenance, Backup, and Recovery Tasks

MS2597:

Module 1: Preparing for Systems Management Server 2003

1. Describing the Business Case for SMS 2003
2. Describing the Key Elements of the SMS Planning and Deployment Process
3. Analyzing Your Current Environment
4. Discussion: Preparing for SMS 2003

Module 2: Planning the SMS 2003 Hierarchy

1. Designing the SMS Site Hierarchy
2. Planning Site Boundaries and Roaming Boundaries
3. Determining SMS Component Server Capacity
4. Planning Network and Infrastructure Security for SMS

Module 3: Planning for Systems Management Server 2003 Deployment, Part 1

1. Planning Client Installation
2. Planning Site Deployment
3. Planning Site Configuration
4. Planning Site Systems

Module 4: Planning for Systems Management Server 2003 Deployment, Part 2

1. Planning the Configuration of the SMS Security Environment
2. Developing the SMS Deployment Plan
3. Discussion: Planning for SMS 2003 Site Deployment

Module 5: Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Part 1

1. Configuring the Environment Before Deployment
2. Installing the SMS Primary Site
3. Configuring the Site after Installation
4. Installing Site Systems
5. Deploying Clients

Module 6: Planning and Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Part 2

1. Configuring the SMS Site Hierarchy
2. Backing Up and Recovering Data
3. Troubleshooting an SMS Deployment