ConfigMgr training is a big topic because there is so much of it. The links from Rod, Nick, and Duncan are great.
This is an excerpt of a document I give to my customers. 1. Start with the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Survival Guide <http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/7075.system-center-2012-configuration-manager-survival-guide.aspx> http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/7075.system-center-2012-configuration-manager-survival-guide.aspx is a great list of the highest quality resources and it is regularly maintained. 2. Conferences and Archives / Recorded Sessions * IT/Dev Connections <http://DevConnections.com> * Microsoft Ignite <http://ignite.microsoft.com> and on Channel9 <https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Ignite/2015> (2015+) * Midwest Management Summit <http://mms.mnscug.org> * MVPdays.com <http://mvpdays.com/> (thanks Duncan) * System Center Universe <http://systemcenteruniverse.com/> (coming in 2 weeks!) * Microsoft TechEd <https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/TechEd#fbid=> on Channel 9 (2008-2014) * Microsoft Management Summit <https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/MMS> on Channel 9 (2012 and 2013) 3. In Person Training * Microsoft Official Curriculum Course 10747D: Administering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager <http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=10747D&Locale=en-us> (5 Days) * Microsoft Official Curriculum Course 10748C: Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager <http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?ID=10748C&Locale=en-us> (3 Days) * Microsoft Official Curriculum Course 20696B: Managing Enterprise Devices and Apps using System Center Configuration Manager <https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/course.aspx?ID=20696B> (5 Days) * Microsoft Official Curriculum Course 20695B: Deploying Windows Devices and Enterprise Apps <https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/course.aspx?ID=20695B> (5 Days) * TrueSec Training <http://truesec.com/Labs> featuring Microsoft MVPs * Microsoft Premier Training * Learning Tree International Hands-On Course 2415: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Introduction <http://www.learningtree.com/courses/2415/system-center-2012-configuration-manager-introduction/> (5 Days) 4. Virtual Training and Videos * Microsoft Virtual Academy <http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/Studies/SearchResult.aspx?q=Configuration%2520Manager> * Microsoft Virtual Labs <https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/virtuallabs/bb467605.aspx> * CBT Nuggets <https://www.cbtnuggets.com/it-training/microsoft-training> * Pluralsight and TrainSignal <http://www.pluralsight.com/tag/system-center?pageSize=48&sort=new> 4.1 Books * System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Unleashed <http://www.amazon.com/System-Center-Configuration-Manager-Unleashed/dp/0672334372> (July 2012) * Mastering System Center 2012 Configuration Manager <http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-System-Center-Configuration-Manager/dp/1118128982> (May 2012) * System Center 2012 Configuration Manager: Mastering the Fundamentals <http://www.amazon.com/System-Center-2012-Configuration-Manager/dp/9197939048> (June 2012) * Understanding System Center 2012 SP1 Configuration Manager: The Walkthrough Book <http://www.rflsystems.co.uk/products/product-category/understanding-system-center-configuration-manager-2012-sp1/> (Aug 2013) * System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Unleashed <http://www.amazon.com/System-Center-Configuration-Manager-Unleashed/dp/0672337150> (Sept 2014) * System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager: Automation from Zero to Hero <http://www.amazon.com/System-Center-2012-Configuration-Manager/dp/1508712905> (May 2015) * Microsoft System Center: Configuration Manager Field Experience <http://aka.ms/683044pdf> (Sept 2013) at Microsoft Virtual Academy <http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ebooks#syscenter> * Microsoft System Center: Troubleshooting Configuration Manager <http://aka.ms/683020pdf> (Nov 2013) at Microsoft Virtual Academy <http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ebooks#syscenter> * Microsoft System Center Software Update Management Field Experience <http://aka.ms/695849pdf> (Mar 2015) at Microsoft Virtual Academy <http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ebooks#syscenter> 5. Product Documentation Highlights * The Documentation Library for System Center 2012 Configuration Manager <https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg682041.aspx> * Reporting in Configuration Manager <https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg699377.aspx> Chad Simmons | Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Consultant | linkedin.com/in/chadsimmons From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Duncan McAlynn Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 1:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [mssms] Training for SCCM And for our Canadian friends: http://www.mvpdays.com/ Duncan McAlynn, Sr. Solutions Specialist, Americas HEAT Software M: +1.512.391.9111 | [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> HEAT Software | 490 N McCarthy Blvd. Suite 100 | Milpitas, CA 95035 From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rod Trent Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 12:56 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Training for SCCM There’s some goodness here, too (with more coming): http://windowsitpro.com/online-training?promo=UM_WPBLK The additional stuff will be available when our new site goes live (shortly): https://pentontech.thoughtindustries.com/ Conferences: System Center Universe: http://systemcenteruniverse.com/ Midwest Management Summit: http://mmsmoa.com/ IT/Dev Connections 2016: http://devconnections.com/ From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gailfus, Nick Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 1:33 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [mssms] Training for SCCM Microsoft has a virtual academy that covers some basics of SCCM. Nick Gailfus Computer Technician The Leona Group, LLC Sent from my Android phone. On Jan 5, 2016 10:52 AM, "John Aubrey" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: https://www.windows-noob.com/forums/topic/4045-step-by-step-guides-system-center-2012-r2-configuration-manager/ This would be my first step. I think this is actually published in a book you can buy as well. I would also check out past MMS/TechEd/Ignite presentations on Channel 9. From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Matt Tinney Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 12:03 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [mssms] Training for SCCM Hey Everyone, Happy New Years. Does anyone have a compiled list of resources for learning SCCM both self taught and conference/classroom based? -- Matthew Tinney (206) 778 4432 <tel:%28206%29%20778%204432> Windows Management Experts, Inc
