Novell ZENworks 10.3 Configuration Management Administration

Prerequisites:

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of networks and networking (as introduced in the CompTIA Network+ certification). In addition, you should be familiar with the fundamentals of an LDAP-compliant Directory service (such as Novell eDirectory or Microsoft Active Directory). Some experience with fundamental Linux administration will also be helpful.

Course Description:

The Novell ZENworks 10.3 Configuration Management Administration course teaches students the fundamental concepts, processes, and architecture of Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management using Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management and be able to perform basic administrative tasks. Students will then build their administrative knowledge and skills by performing more involved administrative tasks (such as migrating ZENworks 7 Desktop Management or implementing patch management) for products that are integrated into ZCM 10 SP3.

Key Objectives:

• Describe Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management
• Install Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management
• Migrate a Traditional ZENworks Environment to ZENworks 10 Configuration Management
• Register Devices for ZENworks Configuration Management
• Manage ZENworks Bundling
• Configure ZENworks Configuration Management Policies
• Configure Remote Management Manage
• Image Computers with ZENworks Configuration Management
• Manage Inventory and Data Collection
• Run ZENworks Configuration Management Reports

This course includes the following modules:

Describe Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management

• Plan Your Implementation
• Review Requirements
• Perform Standard and Unattended Installation
• Access ZENworks 10 Configuration Management Tools
• Configure User Sources

Install Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management

• Plan and Perform a Standard and Unattended Installation

Migrate a Traditional ZENworks Environment to ZENworks 10 Configuration Management

• Migrate Data from ZENworks Desktop Management to ZENWorks 10 Configuration Management Using Best Practices

Discover, Register, and Deploy Devices for ZENworks Configuration Management

• Configure Registration Keys and Rules

Manage ZENworks Bundling

• Distribute, Create and Manage Bundles
• Configure Action Sets and Actions
• Describe and Use ZENworks Software Packaging AdminStudio

Configure ZENworks Configuration Management Policies

• Describe and Create ZENworks Configuration Management Policies
• Manage Policies, Policy Groups, and Folders

Configure Remote Management

• Describe and Set Up ZENworks Remote Management and Manage Remote Sessions
• Describe ZENworks Remote Management Security Issues

Image Computers with ZENworks Configuration Management

• Describe and Set Up Preboot Services and Imaging
• Configure Image Safe Data and Configure and Use Imaging

Manage Inventory and Data Collection

• Scan Managed Devices, Inventory-Only Devices, and Demographic Data
• Manage Component Data and Product Data

Run ZENworks Configuration Management Reports