Module 1: Introduction to the System Center Client Management Suite

This module describes the frameworks and methodologies that are related to client management and introduces Microsoft System Center products part of the Client Management Suite.

Lessons

• Core Infrastructure Optimization Framework
• Methodologies for IT service management: ITIL and MOF
• Overview of System Center products
• Introducing System Center Client Management Suite

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Apply Core Infrastructure Optimization models related to Desktop Optimization
• Describe ITIL and Microsoft Operations Framework processes related to client management
• Describe the products that are part of the Client Management Suite

Module 2: Overview of Client Virtualization

This module describes client virtualization scenarios and technologies.

Lessons

• Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)
• Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V)
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Virtual Machine Manager
• Solving application compatibility problems
• Managing the Virtual Client with System Center

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify client virtualization scenarios and technologies: App-V, MED-V and VDI
• Identify solutions for solving application compatibility problems
• Describe System Center products which can be used to manage virtual clients

Module 3: Optimized Client Architecture and Planning

This module describes methodologies and frameworks for planning and deploying clients.

Lessons

• Core Infrastructure Optimization Framework: Desktop Optimization
• Windows Optimized Desktop Solution Accelerator
• Frameworks for data collection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Core Infrastructure Optimization scenarios related to Desktop Optimization
• Use Microsoft Assessment and Planning to evaluate and plan client deployments
• Use Infrastructure Planning and Design guides to plan client solutions

Module 4: Operating System Deployment for Windows 7

This module describes the operating system deployment process and tools.

Lessons

• Operating system deployment process
• New tools for deploying Windows 7 operating system
• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010
• Operating System Deployment in System Center Configuration Manager 2007

Lab: Deploying Windows 7 using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 and System Center Configuration Manager

• MDT 2010