Novell ZENWorks courses are available at our Bristol and Guildford venues. These courses can be delivered onsite upon request.
The Course
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.
Who Should Attend
This course is targeted at the following audiences:
- Novell software system administrators, integrators, and engineers
- Networking consultants
- Reseller/partner technical support staff
- New Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management customers
Pre-requisites
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.
Outline
SECTION 1 - Describe Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management
- Plan Your Implementation, Review Requirements, and Perform Standard and Unattended Installation
- Access ZENworks 10 Configuration Management Tools and Configure User Sources
SECTION 2 - Install Novell ZENworks 10 Configuration Management
- Plan and Perform a Standard and Unattended Installation
SECTION 3 - Migrate a Traditional ZENworks Environment to ZENworks 10 Configuration Management
- Migrate Data from ZENworks Desktop Management to ZENWorks 10 Configuration Management Using Best Practices
SECTION 4 - Discover, Register, and Deploy Devices for ZENworks Configuration Management
- Configure Registration Keys and Rules
SECTION 5 - Manage ZENworks Bundling
- Distribute, Create and Manage Bundles and Configure Action Sets and Actions
- Describe and Use ZENworks Software Packaging - AdminStudio
SECTION 6 - Configure ZENworks Configuration Management Policies
- Describe and Create ZENworks Configuration Management Policies
- Manage Policies, Policy Groups, and Folders
SECTION 7 - Configure Remote Management
- Describe and Set Up ZENworks Remote Management and Manage Remote Sessions
- Describe ZENworks Remote Management Security Issues
SECTION 8 - Image Computers with ZENworks Configuration Management
- Describe and Set Up Preboot Services and Imaging
- Configure Image Safe Data and Configure and Use Imaging
SECTION 9 - Manage Inventory and Data Collection
- Scan Managed Devices, Inventory-Only Devices, and Demographic Data
- Manage Component Data and Product Data
SECTION 10 - Run ZENworks Configuration Management Reports