Mastering SCCM Practice Exam
Mastering SCCM Practice Exam
About Mastering SCCM Exam
The Mastering SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) Exam is designed to validate expertise in deploying, managing, and securing enterprise systems using Microsoft SCCM. This exam assesses candidates on their ability to configure SCCM infrastructure, automate deployments, manage compliance policies, troubleshoot issues, and integrate SCCM with Microsoft Intune for modern device management. It also covers reporting, endpoint protection, software updates, and role-based administration to ensure a robust IT environment.
Skills Required
To excel in the Mastering SCCM Exam, candidates must possess the following key skills:
- Setting up, configuring, and maintaining SCCM architecture, including primary and secondary sites.
- Deploying applications, updates, and patches across endpoints efficiently.
- Creating, customizing, and managing task sequences for automated OS installation.
- Managing client settings, compliance policies, and endpoint protection within SCCM.
- Configuring co-management for hybrid environments using Intune and SCCM.
- Generating custom reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and monitoring system health.
- Implementing security baselines, enforcing access controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Identifying and resolving common SCCM issues, optimizing system performance, and log analysis.
Who should Take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for IT professionals who manage enterprise IT environments using SCCM and want to enhance their expertise in endpoint management. It is recommended for:
- SCCM Administrators
- System Engineers & IT Administrators
- IT Security Professionals
- Help Desk & Support Technicians
- Cloud & Endpoint Management Specialists
Course Outline
The Mastering SCCM Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1. Setting Up from Scratch
- Introduction
- Building a Lab in Hyper-V: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Setting Up a Lab in Azure: Best Practices
- Utilizing Pre-Built VMs for Lab Setup
- Architectural and Site Planning Recommendations
- Understanding Site Roles and Their Functions
- Hardware Sizing, Scaling, and Performance Management
- Pre-Installation Requirements and Considerations
- Getting Started with the SCCM Setup Wizard
- Completing SCCM Installation Using the Setup Wizard
- Key Focus: Defining Boundaries
Domain 2. Client Deployment & Configuration
- Overview of Client Installation Techniques
- Active Directory-Based Discovery Methods
- Alternative Discovery Approaches
- Two Methods for Installing Clients
- Configuring Client Settings Effectively
Domain 3. Operating System Deployment (OSD)
- Essential Infrastructure for OS Deployment
- Managing and Optimizing Boot Images
- Handling OS Images for Deployment
- Tailoring OS Images to Specific Needs
- Creating and Managing OS Upgrade Packages
- Driver Management for OS Deployment
- Deploying to Unknown Computers Efficiently
- Implementing Windows PE Peer Cache
- Overview of OS Deployment Strategies
- PXE-Based Windows Deployment via Configuration Manager
Domain 4. Application Management & Deployment
- Defining and Creating Applications
- Building and Managing Packages & Programs
- Setting Up Global Conditions for Deployments
- Organizing Applications into Groups
- Deploying Applications Effectively
- Implementing Phased Deployment Strategies
- Assigning Applications to Devices
- Simulating and Testing Application Deployments
- Executing PowerShell Scripts via ConfigMgr Console
Domain 5. Software Updates & Patch Management
- Pre-Deployment Requirements for Software Updates
- Installing and Configuring a Software Update Point
- Synchronizing Software Updates for Consistency
- Selecting Classifications and Products for Synchronization
- Fine-Tuning Software Update Settings
- Downloading Updates for Deployment
- Manually Deploying Software Updates
- Automating the Software Update Deployment Process
- Utilizing System Center Updates Publisher
Domain 6. Hybrid Co-Management
- Key Insights: Co-Management Implementation
Domain 7. Analytics & Reporting
- Setting Up and Configuring SCCM Reporting
- Best Practices for Reporting Maintenance & Operations
Domain 8. System Maintenance & Issue Resolution
- Essential SCCM Tools for Administration
- Site Backup and Disaster Recovery Procedures
- Monitoring and Managing Infrastructure Health
- Utilizing Support Center for Configuration Manager
- Real-Time Data Insights Using CMPivot
