Managing Modern Desktops

The MD-101T00 course is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage modern desktops and devices in an enterprise environment. The course covers topics such as deploying, managing, and securing Windows 10 devices, as well as managing identities, policies, and applications. By the end of the course, learners should be able to configure and maintain Windows 10 devices and troubleshoot common issues. Additionally, learners will be prepared to take the Microsoft MD-101 certification exam, which can demonstrate their expertise in managing modern desktops and devices.

The Modern Desktop Administrator deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Responsibilities include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. The MDA collaborates with the M365 Enterprise Administrator to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization. The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and later and non-Windows devices. The MDA role focuses on cloud services rather than on-premises management technologies

After completing this course, learners should be able to:

• Plan, develop, and implement an Operating System deployment, upgrade, and update strategy.
• Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies.
• Plan and implement device enrollment and configuration.
• Manage and deploy applications and plan a mobile application management strategy.
• Manage users and authentication using Azure AD and Active Directory DS.
• Describe and implement methods used to protect devices and data.

The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and later, and non-Windows devices. The MDA role focuses on cloud services rather than on-premises management technologies. It is recommended students complete course MD-100, Windows Client, prior to taking this course.

Microsoft Learn environment.

This course helps you prepare for the following Microsoft Certification exam:

• MD-101, Managing Modern Desktops

1. Modern Management

The Enterprise Desktop
Azure AD Overview
Managing Identities in Azure AD
2. Device Enrollment

Manage Device Authentication
Device Enrollment using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Device Enrollment using Microsoft Intune
3. Configuring Profiles

Configuring Device Profiles
Managing User Profiles
4. Application Management

Implement Mobile Application Management (MAM)
Deploying and updating applications
Administering applications
5. Managing Authentication in Azure AD

Protecting Identities in Azure AD
Enabling Organization Access
Implement Device Compliance Policies
Using Reporting
6. Managing Security

Implement device data protection
Managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Managing Microsoft Defender in Windows Client
7. Deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Part 1

Assessing Deployment Readiness
On-Premise Deployment Tools and Strategies
8. Deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Part 2

Deploying New Devices
Dynamic Deployment Methods
Planning a Transition to Modern Management
Managing Virtual Desktops
9. Managing Updates and Using AnalyticsUpdating Windows Clients

Windows Update for Business
Desktop Analytics
Endpoint Analytics