Module 1: Preparing for Systems Management Server 2003

In this module, you will learn how to describe a business case for installing Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 in your organization. In order to create this business case, you will learn the steps involved in the SMS planning and deployment process.

Lessons

• Describing the Business Case for SMS 2003
• Describing the Key Elements of the SMS Planning and Deployment Process
• Analyzing Your Current Environment
• Discussion: Preparing for SMS 2003

Lab: Practice

• Analyzing Your Current Environment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Designing the SMS 2003 Hierarchy

In this module, you will design a Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 hierarchy. You will learn how to plan site boundaries and site communications as well as determine server capacity. You will also explore network and infrastructure security issues and best practices.

Lessons

• Designing the SMS Site Hierarchy
• Planning Site Boundaries and Roaming Boundaries
• Determining SMS Component Server Capacity

Lab: Practice

• Identifying Products in the Windows Server System

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Planning for Systems Management Server 2003 Deployment

In this module, you will learn how to plan for Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 deployment. You will explore how to plan client installation, site deployment, site configuration, and a site system. You will also learn how to configure the SMS security environment. You will use various job aids as you plan the deployment. Finally, you will complete the module by creating an SMS Deployment Plan.

Lessons

• Planning Client Installation
• Planning Site Deployment
• Planning Site Configuration
• Planning Site Systems
• Planning the Configuration of the SMS Security Infrastructure
• Planning Network and Infrastructure Security for SMS
• Developing the SMS Deployment Plan
• Discussion: Planning for SMS 2003 Site Deployment

Lab: Practice

• Planning Client Installation
• Planning Site Deployment
• Planning Site Configuration
• Planning the Site System

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003

Using the information from the planning phase, you will practice deploying Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. You will apply the planning decisions made for Northwind Traders in previous modules.

Lessons

• Configuring the Environment Before Deployment
• Installing the SMS Primary Site
• Configuring the Site after Installation
• Installing Site Systems
• Deploying Clients
• Configuring the SMS Site Hierarchy
• Backing up and Recovering Data
• Troubleshooting an SMS Deployment

Lab: Practice

• Configuring Active Directory Schema for SMS
• Configuring Windows Components to Support SMS Features
• Installing a Primary Site
• Adding Site and Roaming Boundaries
• Configuring Site Security and a Custom Administrator Console for the Help Desk Group
• Creating a SQL Command
• Installing Site Systems
• Configuring Discovery Methods
• Configuring Client Agents
• Configuring Client Installation
• Installing an Advanced Client

After completing this module, students will be able to: