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About this class

Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. PowerShell gives administrators the tools to automate repetitive processes, improve accuracy, and manage large environments more efficiently.

This hands-on training teaches you how to integrate PowerShell with SCCM to handle collections, deployments, operating system distribution, compliance, and reporting. By the end of the course, you’ll leave with practical scripts and techniques that save time and reduce effort in day-to-day administration.

What you'll be able to do

Create additional site system roles on existing or new servers.
Modify high level site settings.
Create and modify Discovery Methods, Boundaries and Boundary Groups.
Create Collections using any of the membership rules available.
Delegate authority through Roles and Scopes.
Install the Configuration Manager client, modify client settings and restrict access to site systems.
Deploy software to clients.
Deploy software updates to clients.
Configure compliance settings targeted against collections.
Modify settings that govern monitoring functions such as Alerts and Status Settings.
Work with Task Sequences for Operating System Deployment.
Write basic PowerShell scripts using cmdlets learned and scripting constructs to accomplish configuration tasks.

Course outline

Module 1: Introduction to PowerShell with SCCM

PowerShell basics and SCCM cmdlets
Using the Configuration Manager module
Connecting to SCCM with PowerShell

Module 2: Managing Collections and Devices

Querying and updating device and user collections
Adding and removing resources
Automating membership rules

Module 3: Application Deployment and Packages

Deploying applications with PowerShell
Managing deployment types and packages
Monitoring deployment progress

Module 4: Operating System Deployment and Task Sequences

Automating OSD processes
Managing task sequences through PowerShell
Handling boot images and driver packages

Module 5: Compliance and Reporting

Creating and managing configuration baselines
Running compliance checks
Generating SCCM reports with PowerShell

Module 6: Advanced Automation and Scripting

Writing reusable scripts
Error handling and logging
Best practices for automation

Before you attend

Experience with Microsoft SCCM/ConfigMgr
Familiarity with Windows Server administration
Basic knowledge of PowerShell scripting

Who this is for

This course is intended for IT professionals who need to manage the day-to-day environment of an SCCM 2012 SP1 or newer environment. Knowledge of the workings of a standalone primary SCCM site and basic PowerShell experience is recommended.