MD-101

MD-101 - Managing Modern Desktops

Course Duration: 40 Hours

Delivery Methods: Classroom Training - Instructor Led or Online


COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course, students will learn how to plan and implement an operating system deployment strategy using modern deployment methods, as well as how to implement an update strategy. Students will be introduced to key components of modern management and co-management strategies. This course also covers what it takes to incorporate Microsoft Intune into your organization. Students will also learn about methods for deployment and management of apps and browser-based applications. Students will be introduced to the key concepts of security in modern management including authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Students will be introduced to technologies such Azure Active Directory, Azure Information Protection and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, as well as how to leverage them to protect devices and data.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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.


COURSE PREREQUISITES

Recommended Prerequisite course:

MD-100 Windows Client

  • 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.

Course Outline

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
    • Configuring and Managing File Access
    • 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 Analytics
    • Updating Windows Clients
    • Windows Update for Business
    • Desktop Analytics
    • Endpoint Analytics
    Dates & Times

    * Actual dates may vary.