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Course Overview
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.
Who Should Attend
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.
Course Objectives
- 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