Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Operating Systems Deployment with MECM from Pluralsight

Dig deeply into MECM's task sequences for OS deployment automation in this course.

In many ways, delivering an operating system to an awaiting device represents the capstone of our efforts in this learning path with MECM. The steps to accomplish an OS deployment are the most complex of all the tasks we've accomplished so far, but they're also the most robust. With a collection of all the applications, device configurations, updates, and security settings that we've built thus far, MECM's OS deployment offers a way to join everything together to deploy fully-realized operating systems via automated means.

In this fifteenth course out of sixteen, Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Operating Systems Deployment with MECM, you'll start by getting to know the use cases and scenarios for OS deployment in MECM. Then, you'll prepare MECM's site system roles for OSD. Next, you'll construct a series of task sequences in the MECM console to capture and deploy OSs. Once completed, you'll then integrate user state migration into your task sequence automations. Finally, you'll take a quick look at endpoint manager's soon-to-be-retired Desktop Analytics solution for bringing data to the OS upgrade process. By the end of this course, you'll have gained a deeper understanding of MECM's task sequences for OC deployment automation.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Understand OS Deployment with MECM

Prepare MECM for OSD

Capture and Deploy OS Images

Integrate User State Migration

Integrate Desktop Analytics

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines the automated delivery of operating systems to devices

Demystifies task sequences in depth, which are vital for OS deployment

Specializes in Microsoft Endpoint Manager, which is leading the industry

Provides practical guidance on capturing and deploying OS images

Walks through the path to integrate user state migration into task sequences

Designed and taught by Greg Shields, an acknowledged expert

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: Operating Systems Deployment with MECM with these activities:

Review Networking fundamentals

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Reviewing the basics of networking will help to you grasp and master the course's material more easily

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Review the OSI Model
Read about TCP/IP
Practice configuring basic network devices

Review Operating System Fundamentals

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Reviewing the basic concepts of operating systems will strengthen your foundational knowledge and help you better understand the material covered in this course, which delves into advanced OS deployment techniques.

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Read a beginner-friendly article or blog post on OS basics
Watch a video tutorial on the architecture and functionality of operating systems
Create a mind map or diagram to summarize key OS concepts

Complete Microsoft's Task Sequence tutorial

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Microsoft's Task Sequence tutorial will help to enhance your understanding of task sequences used in OS deployment automation

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Set up a lab environment
Create a new task sequence
Add steps to the task sequence
Deploy the task sequence

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Support Other Students in MECM OSD Discussions

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Becoming a mentor to other students by providing support in discussion forums or online communities can enhance your own understanding of the material and strengthen your communication skills.

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Join online forums or discussion boards related to MECM OSD
Monitor discussions and identify students who need assistance
Provide helpful answers, explanations, and resources

Hands-on Task Sequence Creation Practice

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Creating and testing task sequences in a sandbox or lab environment will enhance your practical skills and deepen your understanding of OS deployment processes, which are heavily emphasized in this course.

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Set up a test environment with a MECM server and client
Create a simple task sequence to deploy an operating system
Test the task sequence and troubleshoot any issues
Create a more complex task sequence with additional steps, such as user state migration and software installation

Practice creating and deploying task sequences

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Practice creating and deploying task sequences to consolidate knowledge and skills

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Create a new task sequence
Add steps to the task sequence
Deploy the task sequence
Troubleshoot any issues

Design and Implement an OSD Plan for a Small Organization

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Embarking on a project to design and implement an OSD plan for a small organization will give you practical experience in applying the concepts learned in this course and contribute to your portfolio.

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Identify and research the needs of a small organization
Design an OSD plan that meets those needs
Implement the OSD plan in a test environment
Document the project and present your findings

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Operating Systems Deployment with MECM will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Network Administrator

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IT Manager

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the computer systems and networks within an organization. They are responsible for ensuring that the systems are operating smoothly and efficiently, and that they are secure from unauthorized access. This course can help prepare you for a career as a Systems Administrator by providing you with a deep understanding of MECM's task sequences for OS deployment automation. This knowledge will be essential for managing and maintaining the computer systems and networks within an organization.

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Security Analyst

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Cloud Engineer

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DevOps Engineer

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Data Analyst

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Business Analyst

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Project Manager

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IT Consultant

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IT Specialist

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Software Engineer

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Database Administrator

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Web Developer

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IT Auditor

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