Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients from Pluralsight

Learn the best ways to prepare for, deploy clients, and monitor client health in this course.

With a primary site and site server now installed, this course turns the attention to MECM's clients. While MECM is a great solution for deploying software, there is as you might imagine some client-side bootstrapping that's required to install clients and begin communication. MECM supports at least six different ways to deploy client software, as well as innumerable ways to customize client behaviors once installed.

In this third course out of sixteen, Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients, you'll begin by exploring the preparatory configurations that are required for any MECM primary site before beginning client deployment. Next, you'll first walk through four of the six major client deployment options, including all the steps you'll need to successfully automate your deployments. Finally, once installed, you'll explore the MECM client itself. By the end of this course, you'll understand the user-focused UI, as well as the monitoring solutions in the MECM console for validating client health over time.

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Course Overview

Introduction

Prepare for MECM Client Deployment

Install the MECM Client

Explore and Monitor the MECM Client

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides detailed guidance on preparing, deploying, and monitoring clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of client management

Covers a range of deployment options, empowering learners with flexibility in choosing the approach that best suits their needs

In-depth exploration of the MECM client interface and monitoring tools, providing learners with practical knowledge for effective client management

Part of a 16-course series on Microsoft Endpoint Manager, offering a comprehensive learning path for those seeking deep expertise in the technology

Taught by Greg Shields, an experienced instructor in the field, ensuring the delivery of up-to-date and industry-relevant knowledge

Designed for IT professionals and system administrators who need a solid foundation in MECM client management

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: Deploy MECM Clients with these activities:

Create a Test Environment

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Having a test environment will help you familiarize yourself with MECM.

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Install and configure VMware Workstation or Hyper-V
Create a virtual machine with Windows 10

Review Networking Fundamentals

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Knowing core networking concepts will help you succeed in this course

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Review network components and devices
Understand network topologies and protocols

Join a MECM Community

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Engaging with others will help you learn from their experiences and insights.

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Join the MECM subreddit
Participate in MECM forums

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Create a Detailed Plan for MECM Client Deployment

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Creating a comprehensive deployment plan will help you organize your thoughts, identify potential challenges, and ensure a successful implementation.

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Gather requirements and assess the target environment.
Determine the most appropriate client deployment method.
Develop a step-by-step deployment plan including timelines, resources, and contingency measures.
Review and refine the plan with stakeholders or subject matter experts.

Create a Deployment Plan

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Creating a deployment plan will help you think through your deployment strategy.

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Define your deployment goals
Choose the right deployment method
Create a deployment schedule
Test your deployment plan

Follow Tutorials on MECM Client Deployment

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By exploring external resources such as tutorials, you can supplement your learning and gain different perspectives on client deployment, enhancing your understanding.

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Identify reputable sources for MECM client deployment tutorials, such as Microsoft documentation or trusted IT blogs.
Choose a tutorial that aligns with your learning level and objectives.
Follow the steps and instructions provided in the tutorial.

Attempt to Install MECM Clients

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This practice will help you gain valuable hands-on experience in deploying MECM clients, reinforcing your understanding of the process.

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Gather necessary materials including Client software and any required configuration files or scripts.
Follow the steps in the course materials or official Microsoft documentation to attempt client deployment.
Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during the deployment process.

Practice Deploying Clients

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Real-world practice will help you master deploying clients.

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Set up a deployment point
Create a deployment package
Deploy the package to client devices

Contribute to the MECM Community

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Contributing to open source projects will help you deepen your understanding of MECM.

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Find an open source MECM project
Contribute code or documentation to the project

Build a MECM Client Deployment Guide

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Creating a guide will help you consolidate your knowledge and share it with others.

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Gather information on client deployment
Organize the information into a logical structure
Write the guide
Publish the guide

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

System Administrator

System Administrators provide technical support to an organization's computer systems and networks. Their roles may overlap with Network and Computer Systems Analysts, with System Administrators typically handling day-to-day management and maintenance of computer systems, while Analysts focus on long-term planning and design of computer systems and networks. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients can help build a foundation for this role by providing knowledge of deploying, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage and maintain an organization's computer networks. They install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, and monitor network performance and security. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients can help build a foundation for this role by providing knowledge of deploying, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers provide technical assistance to users of software and hardware products. They troubleshoot and resolve user issues, and provide training and guidance on the use of products. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients can help build a foundation for this role by providing knowledge of deploying, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.

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Help Desk Technician

Help Desk Technicians provide technical support to users of an organization's computer systems and networks, often remotely. They troubleshoot and resolve user issues, and provide training and guidance on the use of computer systems and software. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients can help build a foundation for this role by providing knowledge of deploying, maintaining, and monitoring computer systems and networks.

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IT Manager

IT Managers lead and manage computer and IT-related functions within organizations. These include a diverse range of tasks like managing IT infrastructure and networks, deploying and maintaining hardware and software, and overseeing IT security. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients can help build a foundation for this role by providing insight into how to deploy and manage an organization's tech infrastructure.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. They work with programming languages, software development tools, and software development methodologies. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to develop and deploy endpoint management software.

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Virtualization Engineer

Virtualization Engineers design, build, and maintain virtualized computing environments. They work with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage virtualized endpoint clients.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers plan, execute, and close IT projects. They work with project management tools and methodologies. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to plan and execute endpoint management projects.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors evaluate an organization's IT systems and processes to ensure they meet compliance and security standards. They work with audit tools and methodologies. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to audit endpoint management systems and processes.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations. They work to automate and streamline the software development and deployment process. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage endpoint clients in a DevOps environment.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and maintain cloud computing systems and applications. They work with cloud computing technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to deploy and manage cloud-based endpoint clients.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with businesses to identify and solve problems. They analyze business processes and data, and develop and implement solutions. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to analyze and solve business problems related to endpoint management.

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Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineers test and evaluate software products to ensure they meet quality standards. They work with software testing tools and methodologies. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to test and validate endpoint management software.

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IT Security Analyst

IT Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. They predict security risks and vulnerabilities, and research and deploy protective technologies and procedures. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to protect an organization's IT infrastructure from security risks.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators manage and maintain an organization's databases. They install, configure, and maintain database hardware and software, and monitor database performance and security. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Deploy MECM Clients may be helpful in understanding how to maintain the databases used by endpoint clients.

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