System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager: Mastering the Fundamentals, 3rd Edition

Completely revised for System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. This is the ultimate source for the working IT Professional who wants to design and implement System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager in a midsize- or small-business environment. Enterprise administrators also will find a lot of inspiration, as many of the features and scenarios discussed fit all three environments. The book is packed with real-world scenarios taken from 17 years of experience with SMS and ConfigMgr projects. By following the book from A-Z, you will end up with a ConfigMgr environment that is based on best practices and production ready.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Crash Course
Chapter 2. ViaMonstra Inc. and the Datacenter
Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring ConfigMgr 2012 R2
Chapter 4. Configuring the Site Server
Chapter 5. Installing and Managing ConfigMgr Clients
Chapter 6. Bring Your Own Device and Mobile Device Management
Chapter 7. Inventory Management and Reporting
Chapter 8. Application Deployment
Chapter 9. Software Update Deployment
Chapter 10. Endpoint Protection
Chapter 11. Operating System Deployment
Chapter 12. Compliance Settings
Chapter 13. Planning for Backup and Recovery
Chapter 14. A Tribute to the Communities
Appendix A. Using the Hydration Kit to Build the POC Environment
Appendix B. PowerShell Scripts
Appendix C. Prestaging Content on Remote Distribution Points
Appendix D. Creating a Secondary Site
Appendix E. Migrating from ConfigMgr 2007
Appendix F. Naming Standards
Appendix G. Upgrading to R2
Appendix H. Configuring HTTPS Support