2. Introduction to Endpoint Lifecycle Management
Definition of endpoint lifecycle management
Importance of endpoint lifecycle management
3. Implementation Assessment
• Understanding current endpoint infrastructure
• Identifying pain points and areas for improvement
• Assessing hardware and software compatibility
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4. Implementation Design
• Creating a comprehensive plan for endpoint lifecycle
management
• Defining endpoint configuration standards
• Establishing endpoint provisioning and deployment
processes
5. Installation and Configuration of the ELM Solution
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• Overview of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 3.0
• Installing and configuring Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
3.0
• Setting up endpoint identification and gathering processes
7. Endpoint Provisioning
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• Overview of endpoint provisioning
• Creating standardized endpoint images
• Deploying endpoint images to new hardware
8. Endpoint Deployment & Staging
• Understanding endpoint deployment and staging
• Creating a staging environment for endpoint testing
• Deploying endpoint images to staging environment
9. Software Distribution
• Overview of software distribution
• Creating a software distribution plan
• Deploying software updates and patches
10. Image and Build Maintenance
• Maintaining endpoint images and builds
• Managing software updates and patches
• Monitoring endpoint health and performance
11. Managing Software Upgrades
• Managing software upgrades and version control
• Testing and validating software upgrades
• Rollback procedures in case of issues
12. Supporting the Business
• Aligning endpoint lifecycle management with business
goals
• Ensuring endpoint lifecycle management supports
business processes
• Identifying areas for continuous improvement
13. Hardware Refresh & Migration
• Planning and executing hardware refreshes and
migrations
• Migrating endpoint data and applications
• Ensuring hardware and software compatibility
14. Endpoint Retirement/Disposal
• Retiring and disposing of old endpoints
• Ensuring data security during endpoint disposal
• Disposing of endpoints in compliance with regulatory
requirements
15. End to End Endpoint LifecycleUse Case
• Walkthrough of an end-to-end endpoint lifecycle
management use case
• Identifying pain points and areas for improvement
• Demonstrating the benefits of effective endpoint
lifecycle management
16. Conclusion
• Recap of key concepts and topics covered
• Importance of endpoint lifecycle management for
maintaining a secure and efficient endpoint
infrastructure
• Next steps for implementing endpoint lifecycle
management with Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 3.0.
18. Introduction to Lab Activities
• Overview of lab activities related to endpoint lifecycle
management
• Importance of hands-on experience in implementing
Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 3.0
19. Lab Activity 1 - Installation and Configuration of
Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 3.0
• Setting up a lab environment for Symantec Ghost Solution
Suite 3.0
• Installing and configuring Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
3.0
• Testing the installation and configuration
20. Lab Activity 2 - Creating Endpoint Images
• Identifying endpoint requirements and configurations
• Creating standardized endpoint images
• Testing endpoint images in a staging environment
22. Lab Activity 4 - Software Distribution and Patch
Management
• Identifying software requirements and updates
• Creating a software distribution plan
• Deploying software updates and patches
• Validating software deployments and patch management
processes
23. Lab Activity 5 - Image and Build Maintenance
• Managing endpoint images and builds
• Updating and maintaining endpoint configurations
• Monitoring endpoint health and performance
24. Lab Activity 6 - Endpoint Retirement and Disposal
• Retiring and disposing of old endpoints
• Ensuring data security during endpoint disposal
• Disposing of endpoints in compliance with regulatory
requirements
25. Conclusion
• Recap of lab activities related to Symantec Ghost
Solution Suite 3.0 and endpoint lifecycle management
• Importance of hands-on experience in implementing
endpoint lifecycle management
• Next steps for continuing to develop endpoint lifecycle
management skills with Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
3.0.
