Course 70055: Client Deployment, Inventory Collection, Software Metering, and Asset Intelligence

Introduction This course provides information on client deployment, inventory collection, software metering, and Asset Intelligence in the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 environment. Targeted for those who want to learn about client deployment and inventory collections, this course explains the client deployment methods and how to manage Configuration Manager 2007 clients and teaches students how to use Configuration Manager reporting with client installation. Students will learn how to collect hardware and software inventory and how to use metering software. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• In this course, you will learn about client deployment, inventory collection, software metering, and Asset Intelligence.

Modules & Lessons Planning for and Completing Client Deployment Module Introduction Client Deployment Methods Deploying Clients Managing Configuration Manager 2007 Clients Using Configuration Manager Reporting with Client Installation Lesson Lab Module Follow Up Inventory Collection, Software Metering, and Asset Intelligence Module Introduction Overview of Inventory Collection Collecting Hardware Inventory Collecting Software Inventory Managing and Troubleshooting Inventory Asset Intelligence Metering Software Usage Lesson Lab Module Follow Up System Requirements To view this course, you need:

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• Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

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