TechNet Webcast: Deploying and Upgrading to System Center Configuration Manager (Part 2 of 2) (Level 300)  

In this second session of our two-part series, we cover the process of deploying and upgrading to Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. We examine client deployment changes since Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003. We also describe new and improved client deployment methods. System Center Configuration Manager native mode provides greater security, but public key infrastructure (PKI) and certificates considerations need to be addressed. We look at the necessary requirements and steps you can take to ensure the correct infrastructure is in place. We also explore some reporting features and explain how the use of the fallback status point assists in reporting.

Presenter: John Baker, IT Pro Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation

John Baker started in Microsoft Consulting Services as an infrastructure consultant. He has logged more than 100 TechNet Events and given presentations for the launch of the Microsoft Office System. John has also delivered a variety of webcasts and live events that tackle Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Group Policy, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. As an IT professional, John loves how new products and technologies are always lurking around the corner. That is also a major challenge, which is why he recently completed the Windows Server 2003 MCSE upgrade certification and two security exams.