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Mark Russell

Mark Russell - SQL 2005 Trainer (MCT, MCDBA, MCSD.NET, MCSE Security, CEH, Security+)
Mark Russell has over twenty years total networking and programming experience with a current focus enterprise database development and training using Microsoft SQL Server tools and technologies. Mark is a Certified Technical Trainer. He has taught over 500 Desktop Applications classes and over 500 Technical classes. Mark has completed Microsoft approved Train-the Trainer Program. He was named Instructor of the Year in 1999 with New Horizons Worldwide. As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Mark has maintained an overall class (Instructor score) average of 9.62 on a 10 scale.

Course Features:
Course Outline TXT
Module 1 - Preparing for Systems
Management Server 2003
Overview
The Business Case for SMS 2003
Business Needs Addressed by SMS
The Role of SMS in Enterprise Environments
Assessing Possible Legal Implications of Implementing SMS 2003
Key Elements of the SMS Planning and Deployment Process
Planning & Deployment Phases
Pre-Planning Activities
Applications and Services
Choosing the Deployment Team
The Microsoft Solutions Framework and Risk Management
Possible Risks of an SMS Project
Analyzing the Environment
Documenting Geographical Factors
Documenting the Organizational Structure
Documenting the Network Topology
Documenting the Client Environment
Documenting the Server Environment
Documenting Security Elements
Categorizing Active Directory Structure
Module 2 - Designing the Systems Management Server 2003 Hierarchy
Overview
Designing a Site Hierarchy
Site Hierarchy Design
Hierarchy Design
Choosing a Hierarchy Design
Active Directory Integration
Active Directory Configuration
Multiple Languages Integration
Planning Site Boundaries and Roaming Boundaries
Site Boundaries
Roaming Boundaries
Site Boundaries and Roaming Boundaries Differences
Local Roaming and Remote Roaming Differences
Designing SMS Component Capacity
Capacity Planning
Performing Capacity Planning
Possible Systems Management Server Performance Issues
Possible Systems Management Server Network Performance Issues
Sizing SMS Component Servers
Windows Network Load Balancing and SMS
Module 3 - Planning for Systems Management Server 2003 Deployment
Overview
Planning Client Installation
Client Agent Options
Advanced Client Advantages
Resource Discovery
Discovery Data Records
Discovery Methods
Client Agent Components
Client Installation Methods
Assigning Clients to Sites
Client Type Security Considerations
Planning Site Deployment
Site Deployment Considerations
Site Naming Considerations
Hierarchy Deployment Planning Activities
Licensing Requirements
Selecting a Security Mode
Planning Site Configuration
Planning Activities
Maintenance and Verification Planning Activities
Planning SMS Backup and Recovery Policy
Planning Site Systems
Site System Roles
Proxy Management Points
Windows Server 2003 Requirements
Assigning Site System Roles
Planning the Configuration of the SMS Security Environment
Computer Security Configuration
Site Configuration Security Issues
Administrative Requirements
Account and Group Types
Planning Account Creation
Benefits of a Password Security Policy
Planning SMS Account Maintenance
Planning Object Security
Planning Collection Security
Planning Network and Infrastructure Security for SMS
Configuring Active Directory Security
SQL Server and IIS Security
Systems Management Server Resources
Best Practices
Developing Deployment Plan
Creating an SMS Pilot Project
Running an SMS Pilot Project
Elements of an SMS Deployment Plan
Module 4 - Deploying Systems Management Server 2003
Overview
Configuring the Environment Before Deployment
Configuration Options for the Active Directory Schema
Tools Used to ConfigureWindows Components that Support SMS Features
Installing the SMS Primary Site
SMS Provider and Site Database Location Options
Installing an SMS Primary Site
Configuring the Site After Installation
Configuring Roaming Boundaries
Configuring Roaming Boundaries
Create SQL Commands
Configuring Security for SMS Objects
Creating a Custom Administrator Console
Installing Site Systems
Assigning Site System Roles
Deploying Clients
Installing an International Client Pack
Methods for Uninstalling Clients
Configuring the SMS Site Hierarchy
Configuring Communication Between Primary Sites
Attaching a Site to a Parent Site
Uninstalling an SMS Site from a Hierarchy
Backing Up and Recovering Data
Tools for Executing Backup and Recovery
Troubleshooting an SMS Deployment
SMS Troubleshooting Techniques