Baramundi training course

Lesson 1 • Console Navigation and Interface Layout

Introduces the management console UI, menus, and workspace panels. Builds the navigation fluency needed for every hands-on task in the course.

Lesson 2 • User Roles and Access Control

Defines built-in roles, permission scopes, and administrative delegation. Establishes secure access patterns applied throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • System Requirements and Architecture

Details server, database, and network prerequisites for a functional installation. Ensures students can assess infrastructure readiness before deployment.

Lesson 4 • Platform Overview and Core Concepts

Covers Baramundi's unified endpoint management philosophy and component relationships. Provides context for all subsequent configuration and deployment tasks.

Lesson 1 • Hardware Inventory Collection

Configures inventory scan profiles to collect CPU, memory, disk, and peripheral data. Feeds accurate asset data into reporting and lifecycle management workflows.

Lesson 2 • Organising Endpoints with Groups and Filters

Uses static groups, dynamic filters, and organisational units to structure the device inventory. Enables targeted policy and job deployment covered in later chapters.

Lesson 3 • Software Inventory and License Tracking

Identifies installed applications, versions, and usage metrics across all endpoints. Supports compliance auditing and software licence optimisation tasks.

Lesson 4 • Network Discovery Methods

Explains active scanning, passive detection, and directory-based discovery options. Connects discovery strategy to the completeness of the managed device inventory.

Lesson 1 • Bare-Metal and Refresh Deployment Scenarios

Executes full OS deployments on new hardware and in-place refresh scenarios. Students handle both use cases with appropriate data backup and migration steps.

Lesson 2 • Driver Management and Hardware Profiles

Organises driver packages by hardware model and injects them during deployment. Eliminates manual driver installation and ensures hardware compatibility post-imaging.

Lesson 3 • Building Deployment Task Sequences

Constructs task sequences that partition, image, and configure endpoints automatically. Combines imaging with post-install software and settings from earlier chapters.

Lesson 4 • Imaging Architecture and Boot Environment

Explains PXE boot, WinPE, and the Baramundi imaging pipeline components. Establishes the technical foundation required before any image is created or deployed.

Lesson 1 • Configuring Deployment Jobs

Defines job parameters including target groups, timing, user interaction, and retry logic. Students create deployment jobs that execute reliably across varied endpoint states.

Lesson 2 • Software Distribution Points

Configures distribution servers and bandwidth throttling to optimise package delivery. Reduces WAN load and ensures reliable delivery to remote sites.

Lesson 3 • Package Types and Creation

Distinguishes MSI, EXE, script, and container package types and their creation workflows. Establishes the packaging foundation for all distribution jobs.

Lesson 4 • Monitoring Deployment Status and Logs

Reads job status dashboards, log files, and error codes to diagnose deployment issues. Closes the feedback loop between deployment execution and outcome verification.

Lesson 1 • Patch Approval and Testing Workflows

Establishes approval stages, test groups, and sign-off processes before broad deployment. Prevents untested patches from causing widespread endpoint disruption.

Lesson 2 • Deploying Patches at Scale

Schedules and executes patch deployment jobs across large endpoint populations. Applies bandwidth and scheduling controls learned in the software distribution chapter.

Lesson 3 • Patch Scanning and Vulnerability Detection

Configures scan profiles to detect missing OS and application patches across endpoints. Produces the vulnerability baseline that drives all remediation decisions.

Lesson 4 • Patch Compliance Reporting

Generates compliance dashboards and exception reports to measure patching coverage. Provides evidence for internal audits and security review processes.

Lesson 1 • Compliance Auditing and Configuration Reporting

Generates reports showing which endpoints meet defined configuration standards. Provides audit evidence and identifies devices requiring remediation.

Lesson 2 • Power Management Policies

Deploys power scheme settings and wake-on-LAN configurations to reduce energy use. Integrates with deployment scheduling to ensure endpoints are available when needed.

Lesson 3 • Desired State Configuration Enforcement

Configures continuous compliance checks that reapply settings when drift is detected. Ensures endpoints remain in the defined desired state without manual intervention.

Lesson 4 • Policy Templates and Reuse

Creates reusable policy templates to enforce consistent settings across device groups. Reduces configuration drift and administrative overhead at scale.

Lesson 1 • Application Control and Whitelisting

Configures allow and block lists to restrict unauthorised application execution. Reduces the attack surface by preventing unapproved software from running on endpoints.

Lesson 2 • Removable Media and Device Control

Enforces policies governing USB, optical, and other removable storage devices. Prevents data exfiltration and malware introduction through physical media.

Lesson 3 • Vulnerability Assessment Integration

Connects patch scan data with vulnerability scoring to prioritise remediation efforts. Builds on patch management skills to deliver a risk-ranked remediation queue.

Lesson 4 • Security Incident Response Workflows

Defines automated and manual response actions for detected security events. Students isolate, remediate, and document endpoint security incidents using platform tools.

Lesson 1 • Performance Tuning and Database Maintenance

Optimises server performance through database indexing, log management, and service tuning. Maintains platform reliability as the managed endpoint count grows.

Lesson 2 • Scripting and Job Automation

Uses PowerShell and Baramundi scripting interfaces to automate repetitive administrative tasks. Reduces manual workload and enforces consistent execution of complex workflows.

Lesson 3 • Custom Report Design and Scheduling

Builds custom reports using the report designer with filters, groupings, and calculated fields. Delivers scheduled reports to stakeholders without manual intervention.

Lesson 4 • Backup, Recovery, and High Availability

Implements backup schedules, disaster recovery procedures, and high-availability configurations. Ensures platform continuity and rapid recovery from infrastructure failures.