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ALT-CMS-7-1 --- Altiris Client Management Suite 7.1 Administration

Overview

The Altiris Client Management Suite 7.1 Administration course is designed for the professional tasked with using Altiris Client Management Suite (CMS) to manage the software and hardware in their company.

Objectives

The Altiris Client Management Suite 7.1 Administration course is designed for the professional tasked with using Altiris Client Management Suite (CMS) to manage the software and hardware in their company. This five-day, instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students how to install, configure, and maintain CMS. Students learn how to use CMS’s core processes, including collecting inventory, delivering software, and applying operating system patches. Students also learn how to use some reporting features in CMS to track and monitor their environment.

PreRequisites

You should have working knowledge of Notification Server and have attended the Symantec Management Platform 7.1 Administration course. You should also have a basic understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows (2000, XP, 2003, Vista, and Windows 7).

Who Can Benefit

This course is for system administrators who will be installing software, taking inventory of computers, or deploying patches to managed computers.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Altiris Client Management Suite 7.1 Administration Content Details

 
 
Understanding the Client Management Suite
  • Benefits of CMS 7.1
  • What’s new in CMS 7.1?
  • Components of CMS
  • Relationship between products
Installing and Configuring Client Management Suite
  • Becoming familiar with installation requirements for
  • Symantec Management Platform
  • Learning about Symantec Installation Manager
  • Installing core components on Win/Linux/Mac
  • Installing and configuring component plug-ins
Symantec Management Console
  • Accessing the Symantec Management Console
  • Becoming familiar with the Symantec Management Console
  • Customizing the Symantec Management Console
Installing and Setting Up the Component Plug-ins
  • Overview of the plug-ins
  • Installing the plug-ins
  • Setting plug-in policies
  • Learning about plug-in reporting
  • Reviewing the plug-in data in the CMDB
 
Inventory Solution
  • Inventory Solution overview
  • Gathering inventory data
  • Standalone inventory packages
  • Custom inventory
  • Baseline inventory
  • Application Metering
  • Inventory Solution reports
Software Management Solution
  • Using Software Delivery
  • Using Quick Delivery
  • Managing software management tasks
  • Delivering CMS 6.x software packages
  • Software Portal
  • Managing applications
  • Viewing reports
Patch Management Solution
  • Patch Management overview
  • Software bulletins and updates
  • Software Update agent
  • Patch Management server tasks
  • Patch Management reports
Troubleshooting Client Management Suite
  • Client Management Suite troubleshooting tips
  • Troubleshooting plug-ins
  • Tracing logs



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