: Using tools like SQL Server Reporting Services to monitor system performance and health [11, 12].
: Managing security settings and endpoint protection tools to secure devices against threats [11].
: SCCM identifies devices on a network and adds them to its inventory for management [20].
: Newer versions offer improved tools for managing non-Microsoft and BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) mobile devices, even in hybrid or cloud environments [11, 12, 27]. 4. Advanced Operations and Maintenance
: Enacting settings to ensure all devices meet organizational security and configuration standards [11].
: Administrators create software packages and deploy them to specific groups of devices [20]. Users can then manage these locally through the Software Center application [2].
: This includes preparing for and automating the rollout of new operating systems across the network [11, 12]. 3. Security and Compliance