The latest version of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)is a dramatic update of its predecessor Configuration Manager 2007,and this book offers intermediate-to-advanced coverage of how thenew SCCM boasts a simplified hierarchy, role-based security, a newconsole, flexible application deployment, and mobile management.You'll explore planning and installation, migrating from SCCM 2007,deploying software and operating systems, security, monitoring andtroubleshooting, and automating and customizing SCCM 2012 withscripts.

• Features an unparalleled team of authors, two of whom areinsiders at Microsoft and have worked with SCCM since nearly itsinception
• Provides in-depth coverage and offers a hands-on approach tolearning all there is to know about SCCM
• Explores why SCCM 2012 is the most significant update in its16-year history

Packed with real-world scenarios to show you how to use SCCM invarious contexts, Mastering System Center Configuration Manager2012 covers all aspects of this powerful and complete networksoftware deployment tool.