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Explore the surprising number of approaches MECM supports for deploying updates to Windows devices and the very simple, but less granular, alternative in Microsoft Intune in this course.

Most organizations have a very different relationship today with Microsoft updates than did they in the past. The move to cumulative updates and the wholesale shift in thinking away from individual patch installations has greatly decreased the bookkeeping efforts in keeping machines up-to-date. But some use cases in some environments still need discrete update control, which is why exactly those abilities still exist in endpoint manager today. Exploring the surprising number of update deployment approaches available in MECM and Intune is the topic of this course.

In this fourteenth course out of sixteen, Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Windows Updates and Servicing with MECM and Intune, you'll begin with a look at the history of patch and update management on Windows devices, and how that history informs why so many options exist for update deployment. Next, you'll prepare your MECM environment's Software Update Point and WSUS services for synchronizing and deploying update packages. Then, you'll explore the various approaches available in MECM for getting updates on machines. Finally, you'll peek at the new -- and far simpler, but far less granular -- Windows servicing approach using Windows Update for Business policies and update rings in Microsoft Intune.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Prepare MECM for Software Updates

Deploy Software Updates with MECM

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Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Examines update deployment, which is an important aspect of IT management and security

Covers the latest changes in Microsoft's update strategy, including Windows servicing via Windows Update for Business policies and update rings in Microsoft Intune

Offers insights into the different update deployment approaches available in MECM and Intune, enabling students to make informed decisions about their update management strategies

Teaches industry best practices for deploying Windows updates, ensuring that systems are patched and secure

Reviews summary

Windows update management with mecm and intune

According to learners, this course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of Windows updates and servicing using both MECM and Intune. Many highlight the instructor's clarity and deep knowledge, making complex topics accessible. The hands-on demonstrations and comparison between MECM and Intune are frequently praised for their utility in real-world scenarios. While it offers a solid foundation, some students suggest that more advanced or in-depth coverage of Intune's evolving features and troubleshooting scenarios would further enhance the learning experience.

Provides solid basics, but some seek advanced scenarios.

"Good overview. Still a solid foundation if you're new to this."

"As someone already experienced with MECM, I found some introductory parts repetitive."

"It covers the fundamentals but lacks the advanced configurations I was hoping for."

Lectures offer clear explanations and helpful demonstrations.

"Excellent course, very clear and concise explanations of MECM and Intune for updates."

"The hands-on demos were incredibly helpful, especially for showing the differences."

"I finally understand Windows Servicing better after seeing the clear explanations."

Course content is directly useful for real-world IT tasks.

"This course finally made it click. Practical and directly applicable to my job."

"The practical insights are invaluable for managing Windows Update management."

"I learned to apply practical tools and strategies immediately to my work."

Instructor's profound knowledge illuminates complex concepts.

"The instructor's knowledge is top-notch. I appreciated the balance between MECM and Intune."

"The way the instructor breaks down complex topics is amazing."

"Instructor explains complex topics like update history and servicing options really well."

Desire for more advanced, current Intune content.

"I wish there was more depth on advanced Intune policies."

"Feels a bit outdated in some areas as Intune is evolving so fast. More focus on Intune's latest features would be great."

"I felt some of the Intune content, while covered, could benefit from more detailed real-world examples."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Windows Updates and Servicing with MECM and Intune with these activities:

Review endpoint management concepts

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Review basic endpoint management concepts to prepare for in-depth coverage in this course.

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Read online articles or blog posts about endpoint management.
Watch videos or tutorials on endpoint management.
Review Microsoft documentation on endpoint management.

Practice deploying software updates with MECM

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Reinforce your understanding of software update deployment in MECM through hands-on practice.

Browse courses on MECM

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Create a test environment in MECM.
Deploy a software update to the test environment.
Monitor the deployment status and troubleshoot any issues.

Follow tutorials on Windows servicing with Intune

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Deepen your knowledge of Windows servicing with Intune by following guided tutorials.

Browse courses on Windows Servicing

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Find online tutorials or courses on Windows servicing with Intune.
Follow the tutorials step-by-step to configure and manage Windows servicing in Intune.

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Mentor junior or new IT professionals in endpoint management

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Apply your knowledge and skills by mentoring others, reinforcing your understanding and broadening your perspective.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior or new IT professionals.
Share your knowledge and experience in endpoint management.
Provide guidance and support to your mentees.

Participate in endpoint management competitions or hackathons

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Challenge yourself and demonstrate your skills by participating in endpoint management competitions.

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Find and register for an endpoint management competition or hackathon.
Prepare for the competition by reviewing materials and practicing your skills.
Participate in the competition and give a strong performance.

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Windows Updates and Servicing with MECM and Intune will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Service Desk Analyst

Service Desk Analysts handle the day-to-day issues a business's employees face as they use their computers, software, and other technologies at their workstations. Taking this course may help build a foundation for a career as a Service Desk Analyst. It can give you the knowledge to troubleshoot computer-related issues efficiently. This will help prepare you for solving technical problems that employees may encounter, including those related to software updates and servicing.

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Information Security Analyst

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Systems Administrator

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IT Manager

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Data Engineer

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Network Engineer

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Business Analyst

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Project Manager

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Technical Writer

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