Second the Windows-noob.com forums. I used them to set up lab first, then put into production.
On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 3:05 PM, Atkinson, Matt <[email protected]>wrote: > These are good resources (the windows noob guides got me through most of > my deployment). I’d definitely recommend picking up a book on Config > Manager as well, the one that I read basically cover to cover before > starting our deployment was Mastering System Center 2012 Configuration > Manager: > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-System-Center-Configuration-Manager/dp/1118128982 > > > > This is always a great place to learn, and the community built around this > product is incredibly welcoming. The only other suggestion I would make is > to skip the official MS training class in lieu of something unofficial like > TrueSec offers (http://www.truesec.com/Labs). Their instructors typically > have a lot more real world experience than the guy at your local training > center. > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Jeff Poling > *Sent:* Friday, May 09, 2014 11:56 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [mssms] Brand New to SCCM > > > > A couple resources: > > > > > http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4045-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-guides/ > > > > > http://www.deploymentresearch.com/Research/tabid/62/EntryId/113/The-Hydration-Kit-for-ConfigMgr-2012-R2-is-available-for-download.aspx > > > > Jeff > > > > On Fri, May 9, 2014 at 1:26 PM, Orlebeck, Geoffrey < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Quick Background: I was just hired on by a parent corporation that > leverages SCCM 2012. They are partnering with smaller companies and > building out SCCM servers for each company (maintaining separation if > either party terminates relationship). > > > > I was hired based on experience with AD/Exchange and the parent company > knows I lack any SCCM experience. With that said, I’ve been searching > TechNet and other areas of Microsoft’s site trying to find a definitive > guide/article about deploying SCCM 2012 (non-R2). I was turned on to this > list by a former coworker and I’m just reaching to see if this group has > any recommended starting points to read up on SCCM. Specifically on the > deployment side of ConfigMgr. I have no clue what other information would > be relevant to this post to give to you (due to my lack of any knowledge of > SCCM), so if you need any additional info, I will gladly answer as I am > here to kindly ask for a little “start here” arrow in the right direction. > Thank you very much in advance. > > > > -Geoff > > Confidentiality Notice: This is a transmission from Community Hospital of > the Monterey Peninsula. This message and any attached documents may be > confidential and contain information protected by state and federal medical > privacy statutes. They are intended only for the use of the addressee. If > you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, or > distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you received > this transmission in error, please accept our apologies and notify the > sender. Thank you. > > > > > > > > -- Justin VanDyke-Restifo Network Administrator Voorheesville Central School District work: (518) 765-3313 *x318*

