MECM for DSM Admins

WORKSHOP

This one-day workshop guides DSM administrators through the key similarities and differences between DSM and the Ivanti MECM console. Get a clear, hands-on introduction to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) and discover how it compares to what you already know. Learn how to navigate the MECM console, manage key tasks, and apply your existing skills in a new environment.

Boost your admin skills

FOR WHOM?

DSM administrators
Tech-savvy professionals
Customers looking for an initial overview

BENEFITS

Get an overview of core MECM functionality
Understand how MECM works in practice
Learn the key differences between DSM and MECM
Discover how to apply your DSM knowledge in MECM

OUTCOME

Console overview
Core and security configurations
Application & collection management
Operating system deployment
Update management

Console Overview

Duration: 1 hour

Get familiar with the central management interface of MECM. Learn how to organize devices and clients clearly and navigate to key features quickly. You'll also learn how to access real-time status data, create reports, and configure views to match your specific needs.

Core and Security Configurations

Duration: 2 hours

In this module, you'll define baseline settings for your clients and implement effective security policies. Learn how to control access, run automated compliance checks, and enable Endpoint Protection to secure your environment.

Application & Collection Management

Duration: 2 hours

This section covers how to efficiently deploy applications and create dynamic device collections. Work with distribution points, assign apps to users or devices, and manage uninstalls in a secure and transparent way.

Compliance & Monitoring

Duration: 1 hour

Learn how to check the compliance status of your devices and generate detailed compliance and inventory reports. You’ll monitor the state of your deployments, detect deviations early, and take targeted action to resolve them.

Update Management

Duration: 2 hours

To wrap up, the workshop shows you how to centrally and automatically deploy security updates. Learn how to check patch compliance, set up practical update schedules, and make full use of Windows Update integration. Clear, actionable reporting on update progress is also part of the process.