MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

The course is suitable for IT administrators who need expertise in managing operating system deployments and applications using Microsoft cloud technologies. 

This course prepares you for the certification exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops which is one of the two required exams (the other exam is MD-100: Windows Client) to obtain the Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certificate. 

Be familiar with M365 workloads 

Strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and later, and non-Windows devices. 

Basics of application distribution

Basics of network technology

Microsoft’s cloud technologies, M365 and Endpoint manager product family

It is recommended students complete course MD-100, Windows Client, prior to taking this course.

Module 1: Modern Management

• The Enterprise Desktop
• Azure AD Overview
• Managing Identities in Azure AD

Module 2: Device Enrollment

• Manage Device Authentication
• Device Enrollment using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
• Device Enrollment using Microsoft Intune

Module 3: Configuring Profiles

• Configuring Device Profiles
• Managing User Profiles

Module 4: Application Management

• Implement Mobile Application Management (MAM)
• Deploying and updating applications
• Administering applications

Module 5: Managing Authentication in Azure AD

• Protecting Identities in Azure AD
• Enabling Organization Access
• Implement Device Compliance Policies
• Using Reporting

Module 6: Managing Security

• Implement device data protection
• Managing Windows Defender ATP
• Managing Windows Defender in Windows 10

Module 7: Deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Part 1

• Assessing Deployment Readiness
• On-Premise Deployment Tools and Strategies

Module 8: Deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Part 2

• Deploying New Devices
• Dynamic Deployment Methods
• Planning a Transition to Modern Management

Module 9: Managing Updates for Windows 10

• Updating Windows 10
• Windows Update for Business
• Desktop Analytics