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

Course Outline

  • 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

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