The World According to Mitch

If you are with a Microsoft Partner in Canada, then this training is for you!  I will be delivering a one-day hands-on class on Windows Intune: Implementing and Supporting Technical Training across Canada.  Because it is sponsored by the Microsoft Partner Network the cost for this one-day session is just $99… and that includes breakfast and lunch!

The schedule for the day is broken down into four modules, each with their own lab:

Module 1: Windows Intune Overview

• Solution Cloud Services and Windows 7
• Windows Intune and Support for Windows 7 Fits Your Business
• Comparing Windows Intune with Other Products
• Windows Intune Geographic Availability
• Signing Up for Windows Intune
• Overview of the Windows Intune Administrator Console
• Types of Administrator
• Managing and Securing PCs in Any Location by Using Windows Intune
• Windows Intune Workspaces
• Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
  Lab 1: Learning Account Basics for Windows Intune

Module 2: Managing Windows Intune Client Computers

• Understanding Groups
• Using Groups
• The Windows Intune Update Process
• Update States
• Managing Updates
• Working with Non-Microsoft Updates
• Deploying Updates
• Windows Intune Policy Concepts
• Windows Intune Policy Templates
• Creating and Deploying Windows Intune Policies
• Managing Endpoint Protection
• Installing over Existing Antivirus Software
• Best Practices for Creating and Deploying Windows Intune Policies
  Lab 2: Managing Groups, Policies, and Updates
  

Module 3: Deploying and Installing the Windows Intune Client

• Windows Intune System Requirements
• The Windows Intune Client Installation Package
• Using the Installation Executable (.EXE) File
• Lab 3A: Installing the Windows Intune Client
• Working with the Windows Installer (.MSI) Files
• Best Practices for Working with Client Installation Files
• Windows Intune Deployment Routes
• The Standard Windows Intune Client Installation Process
• The Offline Windows Intune Client Installation Process
• Windows Intune Components
• Troubleshooting a Windows Intune Client Installation
• Uninstalling a Windows Intune Client
• Removing Windows Intune Client Components
  Lab 3B: Validating a Windows Intune Client Installation

Module 4: Deploying software to Windows Intune Clients

• Software deployment overview
• Software deployment considerations
• Installing the Windows Intune Software Publisher
• Preparing software installation files
• Uploading and configuring the deployment package
• Client download and installation
• Monitoring deployment status
• Best Practices
  Lab 4: Software Deployment through Windows Intune

If you are interested, sign up at the Microsoft Partner Network Training Portal (https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LMS_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=753508).  I will be delivering this session in the following cities:

Monday, November 21, 2011: Toronto, ON

Tuesday, November 22, 2011: Montreal, QC

Thursday, November 24, 2011: Vancouver, BC

Friday, November 25, 2011: Calgary, AB

Spaces are limited so book now… I look forward to seeing you there!