Exam 250-447: Administration of Symantec Client Management Suite 8.5* Practice Exam

Certification Exam 250-447: Symantec Client Management Suite 8.5 Technical Specialist assesses the candidate's comprehension of planning, designing, deploying, and optimizing the Symantec Client Management Suite. This expertise establishes a foundational level of technical knowledge and proficiency for implementing the Symantec Client Management Suite 8.5 solution within an enterprise environment.

Who should take the exam?

Candidates are advised to have a minimum of 3-6 months of experience with IT Management Suite or Client Management Suite, Server Management Suite, or Asset Management Suite solutions and products. They should possess the capability to perform the following tasks:

• Develop a high-level design for a basic implementation of Client Management Suite 8.5.
  
• Install Client Management Suite 8.5 components, updates, and conduct post-installation tasks.
• Import and discover endpoint resources.
• Create, apply, and manage Filters, Targets, and Organizational Views/Groups.
• Perform inventory management for managed computers.
• Configure the Software Catalog, Portal, and Library.
• Deploy software packages.
• Download, stage, and deploy software updates.
• Utilize reports for computer management assistance.
• Create, configure, and deploy images to managed computers.

Exam Details 

• Exam Code: 250-447
• Exam Name: Symantec Client Management Suite 8.5 Technical Specialist
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 65-75 Questions
• Time: 90 minutes
• Passing Score: 70%

Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Understanding the Components of Client Management Suite

• Describe the technological benefits and components of Client Management Suite 8.5
• Describe the Solutions found within Client Management Suite 8.5

Topic 2: Learn about Planning for Client Management Suite

• Given a scenario, demonstrate knowledge of Client Management Suite planning considerations
• Describe the steps required to plan a MS SQL Server configuration for CMS 8.5
• Describe the configuration guidelines required for Symantec Management Agent deployment planning

Topic 3: Understand CMS 8.5 Solution Design

• Given a scenario, define the discrete components required within the Symantec Management Platform infrastructure (SMP) including the Notification Server, Site Servers, Internet Gateways, and Management agents.
• Architect the logical components of Client Management Suite 8.5

Topic 4: Learn about Solution Communications

• Describe the data flow process of Client Management Suite 8.5 solutions
• Describe how Deployment Solution components work
• Given a scenario, define policy and task settings

Topic 5: Understand Client Management Suite 8.5 Installation

• Describe the Capabilities/Functions of the Symantec Installation Manager
• Describe installation prerequisites, minimum system requirements, and installation procedures for Client Management Suite 8.5
• Describe the process of configuring various features and components Client Management Suite 8.5 including (but not limited to) Cloud-enabled Management, cryptographic keys, and configuring the Notification Server for HTTPS.

Topic 6: Understand Asset & Inventory Management

• Describe the methods used to discover assets and gather inventory into Client Management Suite 8.5
• Describe methods to determine the current state of assets, including RTSM and reports.

Topic 7: Learn Endpoint Deployment & Staging

• Describe the types of Deployment Solution actions available in Client Management Suite 8.5.
• Describe PCTransplant functionality.

Topic 8: Understand Software Distribution

• Describe the various components of the software management process.
• Given a scenario, determine the appropriate method for software delivery including managed delivery policies, quick delivery tasks, and the software portal.

Topic 9: Managing Software Updates

• Describe the basic information flow for Patch Management.
• Given a scenario, describe how to deploy software updates using a schedule.
• Describe the process of updating operating systems and applications on the endpoint.

Topic 10: Reporting in Client Management Suite 8.5

• Describe the prerequisites and processes of IT Analytics.
• Describe report types available in Client Management Suite 8.5.

Topic 11: Understand Organizational Views, Targets, and Filters

• Describe the methods/components available for grouping resources within CMS 8.5