Windows System Center 2022

Book excerpt: DESCRIPTION This book will cover the entire System Center at the latest release of 2022. Here, we will cover various grounds by not only covering the purpose of each product within the System Center suite but also introducing all the latest features and updates that come with each product. Windows System Center 2022 is a complete toolkit for simplifying and automating IT operations. This guide covers deploying, configuring, and managing essential System Center components, including Configuration Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager, and more. Key topics include software deployment, patching, system monitoring, alerting, and virtual machine and data protection. The book also explores integration with Azure and Intune and provides best practices for managing hybrid cloud environments. By using System Center, organizations can boost IT efficiency, cut costs, and improve service delivery across IT functions. By the end of this book, you will have the skills to implement, configure, and manage System Center for a streamlined, secure, and automated IT environment. Confidently deploy software, monitor infrastructure, manage services, automate tasks, and protect data—key skills for mastering IT infrastructure. KEY FEATURES ● Full coverage of System Center 2022 features and components, ensuring complete understanding. ● Step-by-step guidance on deployment, configuration, and management for easy application. ● Real-world examples and best practices to enhance IT operations and efficiency. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Set up, configure, and manage System Center 2022 to streamline IT operations. ● Deploy and manage software, patches, and OS updates using Configuration Manager. ● Monitor infrastructure and troubleshoot issues efficiently with Operations Manager. ● Simplify IT services, including incident and change management, using Service Manager. ● Automate routine tasks and complex workflows with Orchestrator for smoother processes. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The target audience for the book is those passionate about System Center regardless of technical level, as well as stakeholders and other business-related role functions that want to understand how these products can enhance and scale their business. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Microsoft System Center 2. Latest Updates and Features 3. OS and Application Deployment Optimizing of Configuration Manager 4. Deployment and Administration of Microsoft Configuration Manager 5. Monitoring Infrastructure with System Center Operations Manager 6. Deployment and Administration of System Center Operations Manager 7. Service Reporting and Analytics with System Center Service Manager 8. Deployment and Administration of System Center Service Manager 9. Building Scalable and Resilient Orchestration Environments 10. Deployment and Administration of System Center Orchestrator 11. Virtualization with System Center Virtual Machine Manager 12. Deployment and Administration of System Center VMM 13. Creating and Managing Backups with System Center DPM 14. Deployment and Administration of System Center DPM 15. Standardizing Management and Governance for Hybrid Settings 16. Conclusion and Future Trends