MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

Overview

The MD-101 online training course is the second of two MDAA (Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) certification courses. This instructor-led training course includes a deep dive into deploying and updating operating system, managing policies and profiles, managing and protecting devices, and managing apps and data.

Exam Number: MD-101

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Will Panek, Microsoft, Cybersecurity

COURSE DIFFICULTY

Beginner

COURSE DURATION

16h

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Develop an Operating System deployment and upgrade strategy
Understand the different methods of deployment
Understand which scenarios on-premise and cloud-based solutions can be used for
Deploy and migrate desktops to Windows 10
Plan and configure Windows Update policies
Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies
Configuring Intune
Enroll devices in Intune and configure device policies
Manage user profiles and folder redirection
Plan a mobile application management strategy
Manage and deploy apps, including Office 365 ProPlus and Internet Explorer settings
Describe the benefits and capabilities of Azure AD
Manage users using Azure AD with Active Directory DS
Implement Windows Hello for Business
Configure conditional access rules based on compliance policies
Describe the various tools used to secure devices and data
Implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

This online training course is intended for IT professionals who deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.

Previously taken either 70-698 or MD-100
At least two years of experience in the IT field
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management
Understanding of the certificate-based security.
Understanding of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals
Understanding of Windows client operating system essentials, such as working knowledge of Windows Vista, Windows 7, and/or Windows 8

01.

Planning an Operating System Deployment Strategy
Implementing Windows 10
Managing Updates for Windows 10
Device Enrollment
Configuring Profiles
Application Management
Managing Authentication in Azure AD
Managing Devices and Device Policies
Managing Security

SKILLS LEARNED

Skills Learned

After completing this online training course, students will be able to:

Develop an Operating System deployment and upgrade strategy
Understand the different methods of deployment
Understand which scenarios on-premise and cloud-based solutions can be used for
Deploy and migrate desktops to Windows 10
Plan and configure Windows Update policies
Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies
Configuring Intune
Enroll devices in Intune and configure device policies
Manage user profiles and folder redirection
Plan a mobile application management strategy
Manage and deploy apps, including Office 365 ProPlus and Internet Explorer settings
Describe the benefits and capabilities of Azure AD
Manage users using Azure AD with Active Directory DS
Implement Windows Hello for Business
Configure conditional access rules based on compliance policies
Describe the various tools used to secure devices and data
Implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This online training course is intended for IT professionals who deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.

PREREQUISITES

Previously taken either 70-698 or MD-100
At least two years of experience in the IT field
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS)
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management
Understanding of the certificate-based security.
Understanding of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals
Understanding of Windows client operating system essentials, such as working knowledge of Windows Vista, Windows 7, and/or Windows 8

COURSE OUTLINE

01.

Planning an Operating System Deployment Strategy
Implementing Windows 10
Managing Updates for Windows 10
Device Enrollment
Configuring Profiles
Application Management
Managing Authentication in Azure AD
Managing Devices and Device Policies
Managing Security

MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

Overview

Skills Learned

Develop an Operating System deployment and upgrade strategy

Understand the different methods of deployment

Understand which scenarios on-premise and cloud-based solutions can be used for

Deploy and migrate desktops to Windows 10

Plan and configure Windows Update policies

Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies

Configuring Intune

Enroll devices in Intune and configure device policies

Manage user profiles and folder redirection

Plan a mobile application management strategy

Manage and deploy apps, including Office 365 ProPlus and Internet Explorer settings

Describe the benefits and capabilities of Azure AD

Manage users using Azure AD with Active Directory DS

Implement Windows Hello for Business

Configure conditional access rules based on compliance policies

Describe the various tools used to secure devices and data

Implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

Skills Learned

Develop an Operating System deployment and upgrade strategy

Understand the different methods of deployment

Understand which scenarios on-premise and cloud-based solutions can be used for

Deploy and migrate desktops to Windows 10

Plan and configure Windows Update policies

Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies

Configuring Intune

Enroll devices in Intune and configure device policies

Manage user profiles and folder redirection

Plan a mobile application management strategy

Manage and deploy apps, including Office 365 ProPlus and Internet Explorer settings

Describe the benefits and capabilities of Azure AD

Manage users using Azure AD with Active Directory DS

Implement Windows Hello for Business

Configure conditional access rules based on compliance policies

Describe the various tools used to secure devices and data

Implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection

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