TechNet Virtual Labs: System Center Configuration Manager 2007

If you're new to ConfigMgr 2007 or just looking to hone your skills then these TechNet Virtual Labs are a great place to start.  Each contains everything you need to setup and configure the associated scenario and explore the technology in question:

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TechNet Virtual Lab: Upgrading SMS 2003 SP2 to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

After completing this lab, you will be better able to identify an SMS 2003 SP2 site, use the Configuration Manager Prerequisite Check program to validate the site is ready to be upgraded, prepare the SMS 2003 site for an upgrade to Configuration Manager, use Configuration Manager Setup to test the SMS 2003 site database upgrade procedure, upgrade SMS 2003 to Configuration Manager, install an update to the Configuration Manager site server for status processing, identify a Configuration Manager site, and upgrade SMS 2003 Advanced Clients to Configuration Manager clients. Note: By registering for this virtual lab, you will receive a one-time follow up call from a Microsoft representative to inform you of special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the virtual lab. ...

7/1/2008 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 5/31/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:    English

Primary Target Audience:    IT Professionals

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032382558&culture=en-US

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TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Desired Configuration Management in System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

After completing this lab, you will be better able to create a configuration item for compliance, import pre-created configuration items, create baselines for assignment, assign baselines to collections, and verify compliance for the assigned baselines. Note: By registering for this virtual lab, you will receive a one-time follow up call from a Microsoft representative to inform you of special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the virtual lab. ...

6/26/2008 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 1/31/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:    English

Primary Target Audience:    IT Professionals

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032382340&culture=en-US

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TechNet Virtual Lab: Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

After completing this lab, you will be better able to use the Configuration Manager Console to verify the site configuration, use the Configuration Manager Console to identify new features of the Configuration Manager including software distribution and maintenance windows, software updates and WSUS integration, operating system deployment of Windows Vista, desired configuration management, and other miscellaneous Configuration Manager features. Note: By registering for this virtual lab, you will receive a one-time follow up call from a Microsoft representative to inform you of special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the virtual lab. ...

6/26/2008 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 1/31/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:    English

Primary Target Audience:    IT Professionals

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032382339&culture=en-US

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TechNet Virtual Lab: Managing Custom Application Updates using Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

After completing this lab, you will be better able to install the System Center Updates Publisher, create a catalog for a custom update, import a catalog for a synthetic application, publish custom catalog information to Configuration Manager for scanning, perform a scan for custom updates, analyze required updates, and distribute an update using Configuration Manager. Note: By registering for this virtual lab, you will receive a one-time follow up call from a Microsoft representative to inform you of special discounts and offers related to products and services presented in the virtual lab. ...

6/24/2008 12:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)- 1/31/2011 11:59 PM | Duration:90 Minutes

Primary Language:    English

Primary Target Audience:    IT Professionals

https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032382201\&culture=en-US

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Enjoy!

J.C. Hornbeck | Manageability Knowledge Engineer