Altiris Client Management Suite 7.1 Bootcamp (ACMSBC)

This course is designed for system administrators, engineers, consultants and system architects.

You should have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and networking concepts including: LANs, network adapter cards, drivers and operating systems; familiarity using VMware is helpful, but not required.

N.B: In the classroom session the main focus will be on the lab sessions and exercises. Therefore it is only possible to attend the instructor led training after completing the Web-based training modules.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Install and configure the core solutions.
• Install the core solution plug-ins on managed computers.
• Gather comprehensive data using the Altiris Agent and plug-ins.
• Configure schedules to automatically deliver packages and tasks to client computers.
• Configure inventory collection.
• Configure and deploy Windows patches.
• Analyse gathered data using predefined reports.
• Configure strict security.
• Install and configure Altiris automation, which includes installing PXE and automation folder using WinPE and Linux.
• Create and restore unique computer images without visiting each computer using RDeploy and Ghost.
• Performing scripted operating system installations.
• Use pcAnywhere remote control to manage computers from the Console.
• Install Altiris Software Virtualisation Solution, and deploy and manage software applications using layers.
• Migrate computer personalities (user files and settings) using PC Transplant.

The Client Management Suite 7.1 - Boot Camp is an accelerated class designed for the professional tasked with installing, configuring, maintaining and using the core solutions in Notification Server. This Boot Camp consists of a number of web-based, online training modules and a 5 day instructor-led, hands-on class focusing on the daily tasks students perform to manage computers using the Client Management Suite (CMS). Students will learn how to install and configure the Symantec Management Platform (SMP) and solutions. Students will also learn how to use core processes including: collecting inventory, delivering software, patching Windows based operating systems, creating and deploying disk images, scripted operating system installations and computer migrations. Additionally, students will also learn how to use reporting features in CMS to track and monitor their environment, from viewing inventory data to deploying patches and software packages to managed computers.

Content covered by this course is available separately as follows:

• Symantec Management Platform 7.1 Administration - (5 days)
• Client Management Suite 7.1 Administration (5 days)
• Deployment Solution 7.1 sp1 Administration (3 days)