Managing Modern Desktops: Dynamic Deployments

In this 12-video course, learners will discover how to evaluate and select deployment options and pilot deployments, and how to manage and troubleshoot provisioning packages in Windows 10. This course can be used as part of preparation for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam. Begin the course with a look at options in a new category of deployment for Windows 10, modern deployments, and another type of deployment, dynamic provisioning. You will then explore some of the more traditional deployment options. Next, take a closer look at Windows 10 subscription activation and learn when to use Azure Active Directory integration with Mobile Device Management. Then examine some of the key benefits and features of provisioning packages in Windows 10. Discover how to install Windows Configuration Designer, create and apply a provisioning package for Windows 10, and how to remove a previous applied provisioning package from a computer. Finally, examine User Experience Virtualization. The concluding exercise involves deploying Windows 10 by using traditional deployment options and provisioning packages.

12 videos | 1h 2m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Windows Autopilot

Windows Autopilot is a Microsoft provisioning tool used to reset, repurpose, and recover devices. In this 10-video course, learners will delve into how to use Windows Autopilot for Windows 10 deployments, as part of their preparation for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam. The course opens with a look at Windows Autopilot and its requirements and benefits, and a closer look at Windows Autopilot service in user-driven mode. Next, examine its self-deploying mode, and when to use it. Then explore the Windows Autopilot Reset feature, and how to differentiate between local and remote resets. Learn how to add devices to Windows Autopilot, and configure basic requirements for Autopilot deployments. Discover how to extract the device information file with PowerShell and upload it to the cloud; create a device group and add a device; create a device profile and assign a device group, and verify device assignment to Autopilot profile. Finally, examine the common issues that may affect a Windows Autopilot deployment. The concluding exercise involves deploying Windows with Autopilot.

13 videos | 59m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Upgrading Devices

Windows 10 provides Microsoft's most recent features and security improvements. In this 13-video course, you will explore numerous approaches on how to upgrade or migrate Windows 10 and learn about upgrade paths, edition upgrades, in-place upgrades, Windows analytics, upgrade readiness, and User State Migration tool, in preparation for MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam. Begin by examining some Windows 10 upgrade paths and how to downgrade Windows 10 to a previous version, such as Windows 7/8.1. Then study Windows 10 edition upgrades; see how to perform manual upgrade of Windows 10 by entering a new product key; perform an upgrade with the changepk.exe command line tool; and upgrade an edition of Windows 10 with Microsoft Store. Next, learn what actions to take when a license expires for volume license customers; perform an in-place upgrade with Windows 10; and add a Windows Analytics solution (Upgrade Readiness, Update Compliance) in the Azure portal. Use Upgrade Readiness to manage Windows upgrades, and learn how to use User State Migration tool. The closing exercise involves upgrading Windows 10.

13 videos | 58m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Managing Updates

To ensure that devices continue to run smoothly and securely, Windows 10 periodically checks for updates and security features and installs them automatically. In this 14-video course, learners can explore BranchCache, express delivery updates, servicing strategies, and update types for business. Also covered are Windows as a Service (WaaS), servicing tools, deployment rings, and update compliance, all in preparation for MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam. Begin by looking at configuring optimization settings in Group Policy and configuring clients and servers for BranchCache. Learn how express update delivery works and how to prepare a servicing strategy for Windows 10 updates. Study available Windows Update for Business updates, and how to configure Windows Update for Business settings by using Group Policy. Learn how to integrate Windows Update for Business with management solutions; explore WaaS, including building, deploying, and servicing; and look at servicing tools. Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates; use Update Compliance to monitor Windows 10 updates, and recognize Update Compliance Perspectives including states. The concluding exercise involves working with Windows 10 updates.

14 videos | 1h 4m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Device Authentication

Device authentication is a security mechanism used to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to a service, network, or site. In this 14-video course, learners explore Windows 10 device authentication techniques, features, and best practices. Begin with an overview of the basics of Windows authentication and authorization, and a look at the basic architectural scheme for Windows authentication. Next, learn about authentication concepts such as credentials, security principals, and delegated authentication. Recognize when to use different logons: interactive, network, biometric, and smart cards. Learn how to access group policy settings related to authentication; add sign-in options in Windows 10; and enable the secure sign-in feature. Explore Windows Hello for Business and its prerequisites; learn why a pin is better than a password, and examine the four-step approach to a password-less strategy. Take a look at benefits of using Azure Active Directory (AD) joined devices and join and register a Windows 10 device to Azure AD. Close the course with an exercise working with Windows authentication. This is one course in a series to prepare for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam.

14 videos | 1h 16m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Co-Management

Co-management is a feature that allows Windows 10 devices to be managed using both Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune. Learners explore the numerous benefits of co-management in Windows 10, and view the list of prerequisites for co-management, such as Configuration Manager, Azure Active Directory (AD), and Intune, in this 12-video course. Learn about the workloads supported by co-management and how to switch Configuration Manager workloads to Intune. Discover the immediate value of co-management, such as conditional access, remote actions from Intune, client health, hybrid Azure AD, and Windows Autopilot. Take a close look at the two primary paths for achieving co-management and what is required to upgrade Windows 10 for co-management. Learn how to enable co-management for Configuration Manager clients, for Internet-based devices, and how to monitor co-management in Configuration Manager. The concluding exercise involves listing the benefits of implementing co-management and the workloads supplied by it, and describing workload co-management states, existing clients' configuration, and configuration Manager Options. This is one course in a series to prepare for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam.

12 videos | 45m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Conditional Access & Compliance

Conditional access is a feature used to block or allow access to content based on certain requirements. In this 13-video course, learners explore conditional access benefits, as well as compliance features used to ensure devices comply with policy rules. Start off with a look at conditional access in Azure Active Directory (AD) and the common scenarios, then examine and create conditional access policies. Next, learn how to enable a baseline policy in the Azure portal, and how to navigate to and describe available conditions such as users and groups, cloud apps and actions, and sign-in risk. Learn about grant controls, and how to block or allow access with grant controls. Explore the concept of compliance, and discover how to create a conditional access policy with the Intune portal. Then discover how to create a device compliance policy, and how to add actions to noncompliant devices in Intune. Finally, examine how to monitor Intune device compliance policies. The concluding exercise involves working with conditional access features such as policies, conditions, and grant controls. This is one course in a series to prepare for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam.

13 videos | 1h 10m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Device Profiles

Device profiles are used to push preconfigured settings to devices in an organization. In this 13-video course, learners discover how to create device profiles and configure settings for the numerous profile types in Windows 10. Begin with an introduction to device configuration profiles and some of the requirements, and then learn how to create a device configuration profile in the Azure portal. This leads into assigning a scope tag to a configuration profile. Next, take a look at refresh cycle times used by Intune to check for updates, and learn how to configure device restriction settings in Intune. Then explore how to add e-mail settings to devices with Intune; add and use Wi-Fi settings on your devices in Intune; upgrade Windows 10 editions on devices with Intune, and configure Endpoint Protection for devices in Intune. Continue by examining how to configure devices using Administrative Templates and finally, monitoring device profiles in Intune. The closing exercise involves creating a device restriction, Wi-Fi, and Edition Upgrade configuration profile, and assigning and monitoring a configuration profile. This is one course in a series to prepare for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam.

13 videos | 1h 1m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: User Profiles

In this 12-video course, discover how to create and configure user profiles in Windows 10 and explore concepts such as Enterprise State Roaming, sync settings, and folder redirection, in preparation for Microsoft MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops exam. Begin by learning how to add new users or delete existing users from an Azure Active Directory (AD) organization, leading into adding or changing user profile information. Next, you will explore the assigning of administrator and non-administrator roles to users; assigning or removing licenses by using Azure AD, and enabling Enterprise State Roaming. Examine how to determine the device sync status of devices that have been enabled for Enterprise State Roaming and to recognize how Enterprise State Roaming data are retained. You will learn how to configure Windows settings such as Sync Your Settings; implement folder redirection including OneDrive, and use Group Policy to control OneDrive sync client settings. You will conclude the course by completing an exercise in configuring user profiles, including adding user profile information, assigning licenses, and configuring device sync.

12 videos | 50m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Windows Defender

Learners can explore the features and capabilities of Windows Defender, in preparation for MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam, in this 18-video course. Begin with an overview of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), followed by a look at types of attacks and exploits that can be prevented with ATP capabilities such as exploit protection, application guard, and network firewall. Learn how to deploy and enable Windows Defender Antivirus; manage Windows Defender Antivirus updates and apply baselines; and describe Windows Defender Antivirus reporting. Review Windows Defender Application Control policy design decisions, its rules, and planning for Windows Defender Application Control policy management. Explore, enable, and configure Windows Defender Exploit Guard, and learn how Application Guard works. Then review system requirements and install Application Guard; view features provided when enabling Windows Defender Credential Guard, and enable it by using Group Policy. Learn how to protect remote desktop credentials with Windows Defender Remote Credential Guard and enforce compliance for Windows Defender ATP with Conditional Access in Intune. The concluding exercise involves protecting Windows 10 systems.

18 videos | 1h 28m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Intune Device Enrollment

Intune is a cloud-based service used to improve productivity while protecting corporate data. In this 12-video course, learners will discover how to enroll Windows 10 devices into Intune for simplified management, in preparation for Microsoft MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops exam. You will begin by learning how to create users in Intune and assign them licenses. Then create an Intune group. Discover how to setup automatic enrollment for Windows 10 devices and then enroll Windows 10 devices. Next, examine enrollment options and learn how to perform a Windows device bulk enrollment. You will discover how to set up an enrollment status page, and also take a look at considerations to bear in mind when enrolling non-Windows devices. Then learn how to access and assess the overall device inventory in Intune, and, in the concluding tutorial, delve into reporting features available in the Intune Data Warehouse. The closing exercise involves managing Intune device enrollment by using users and groups, automatic enrollment, and device inventories.

12 videos | 1h 1m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Monitoring Devices

In this 11-video course, learners explore how to use log files, Windows Analytics, and other cloud-based tools to monitor device health and security in Windows 10. Begin the course by examining the importance of monitoring the health of devices with Device Health-the idea behind which is to proactively monitor devices to identify those crashing most frequently. You will then learn how to add the Device Health solution, and examine the importance of enrolling devices in Windows Analytics. This leads into enrolling a device into a Device Health solution and identifying crashing devices and driver-induced OS (operating system) crashes under Device Reliability. Then examine the next aspect of the Device Reliability solution, which is App Reliability, locating app usage and behavior information. Learn how to monitor Login Health and view Windows Information Protection details and review several different data types that become available in terms of analysis when using the Device Health service. The concluding exercise involves monitoring device health and security with Device Health solution and Windows Information Protection information. This is one course in a series to prepare for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops certification exam.

11 videos | 39m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Deploy & Update Applications

Windows Intune can be used to deploy, manage, and update applications. In this 13-video course, learners can explore Intune and numerous tools available for managing apps and data, in preparation for Microsoft MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops exam. Begin with a look at using Intune as an app management platform and recognizing app types available to be managed in Intune. Then you will learn how to add an app to Intune, and how to deploy different Windows 10 apps. Next, learners will explore how to distribute apps from Microsoft Store for Business and Education. Then you will learn how to deploy Office 365 ProPlus from the cloud and from a local source, and deploy Office 365 ProPlus with System Center Configuration Manager. Next, you will examine the concepts of a process known as side-loading and take a look at using Readiness Toolkit to assess application compatibility. This leads into configuring Internet Explorer to enable Enterprise Mode, and finally, to preparing a device for kiosk configuration. The closing exercise involves working with apps and data.

13 videos | 1h 6m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Mobile Application Management

A solid app management solution is critical for ensuring business app availability and security. In this 12-video course, learners will explore how to implement Mobile Application Management and secure data using Intune, in preparation for Microsoft MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops exam. You will begin with an overview of Mobile App Management in Intune. Then, take a look at how to assign apps through the Azure portal. This leads into creating both an app configuration policy and an app protection policy for Microsoft Intune. Next, you will learn how to manage non-enrolled devices, targeting app protection policies based on device management state, and monitoring app information and assignments with Intune. Then, study how to get started with configuring Azure Information Protection by configuring information protection labels and policies. You will also examine the use of analytics and reporting for Azure Information Protection, followed by reviewing additional methods for protecting devices with Intune. The closing exercise involves performing app management tasks such as assigning and monitoring an app, and deploying WIP policies.

12 videos | 1h 5m Assessment Badge

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Windows 10: Active Directory Management

In this 15-video course, learners can review key concepts and technologies including account management, Active Directory (AD), and basics of device management. You will begin by learning how to create local or Active Directory user accounts; logical concepts of AD, creating forests, domains and OUs (organizational units); and navigating AD infrastructure. Next, review physical concepts, deploying domain controllers, configuring sites, and describing NTDS.dit file. This is followed by learning how to manage AD and perform common AD administrative functions. You will learn about writing distinguished names, enabling schema management, and managing DNS (domain name system) dependency. Next, navigate Azure AD, learn about Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and learn how to create and configure new GPOs. Explore essentials of device management by configuring mobile device management policies and enumerating potential challenges. Perform static and automated IP Address configuration, and navigate the deployment landscape. The concluding exercise involves editing the domain partition of the AD DB, creating an OU, and creating and configuring a user object. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

15 videos | 1h 58m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Prepare for Deployment

Since the introduction of Windows Vista and Server 2008, Windows deployment has been image-based. In this 10-video course, learners explore tools, methods, and server roles required to manage deployment strategies. The course opens by examining editions of Windows available in order to make informed buying choices for any scenario based on your ability to differentiate between Windows editions. Next, hear an introduction to Microsoft's principal deployment tools and how to distinguish between them, their various uses, and scenarios that demand specific toolsets. Learn about leveraging the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) to prepare for scaled deployments of Windows 10 build 1809, and how to automate scaled deployments of Windows 10 build 1809 with lite touch and zero touch deployments by using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Explore how to install native Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to scale deployments of Windows 10 build 1809, and configure native WDS implementation. Adding WIM (Windows Imaging Format) files to the WDS server and configuring multicast transmissions are also covered. The concluding exercise involves performing Windows 10 deployments. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

10 videos | 1h 5m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Deployment

Creating a seamless user experience and minimizing migration issues are hallmarks of a successful deployment. In this 10-video course, explore how to install the operating system (OS) and the tools required to successfully migrate user data. Key concepts covered here include how to install and configure User State Migration Tool (USMT); how to support user data migrations as part of a Windows 10 build 1809 upgrade/deployment; and how to use USMT to migrate user data as part of a Windows 10 build 1809 upgrade/deployment. You will learn to perform post migration validation of user data and associated post migration tasks as part of a Windows 10 build 1809 upgrade/deployment and add language packs to a Windows image file, Then perform a clean install of Windows 10; perform an in-place upgrade of Windows 10; and validate and activate an in-place upgrade of Windows 10. Finally, learners see how to troubleshoot Windows 10 activation. As a closing exercise, you will review Windows 10 deployment tools, editions, and scenarios. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

10 videos | 1h 3m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Perform Post-Installation Configuration

In the always-on, always-connected modern world, device security drives management. Explore critical post installation configuration settings for browsers and mobile devices to help ensure client privacy in this 10-video course. Key concepts covered in this course include how to update ADMX (a Windows/Office Group Policy Settings file) Templates for the latest Group Policy settings available; exploring Microsoft Edge configuration settings using Group Policy; and how to configure new Internet Explorer 11 settings by using Group Policy. Next, learners will use Group Policy Preferences to manage settings for Internet Explorer 11; learn how to use the Windows Configuration Designer to configure a provisioning package for cellular settings; and learn to configure strong two-factor authentication to enable Windows Hello for Business, an integrated multi-factor authentication solution. Watch demonstrations of how to configure and manage Windows 10 Start menu layout and how to use Windows 10 taskbar layout for efficiency. The course concludes with an exercise on using security settings in the Group Policy Management Editor, listing Group Policy settings for Edge, and verifying post-installation configuration. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

10 videos | 53m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Manage Devices & Data

As the device age dawns, cloud servicing solutions integrate with on-premises management solutions to create the modern management infrastructure. Learners can explore account options and data security pieces of this infrastructure in this 13-video course. Key options covered here include managing devices in directories in both on-premises Active Directory (AD) environments and cloud-based Azure AD environments; managing local users accounts in the computer management console; and adding local admins from Azure AD, on-premises AD, or local Security Accounts Manager (SAM). Next, learn how to configure NT File System (NTFS) permissions; how to configure NTFS permissions inheritance and auditing; and how to configure share permissions. Learners then see how to assign combinations of permissions for security; use special identities such as built-in service accounts, local service accounts, network service accounts, and system accounts to achieve security. Learn how to configure Encrypting File System (EFS) user-based file and folder-level encryption and implement BitLocker drive encryption. Finally, learn management techniques, methods of assigning local administrators, NTFS permissions, and hardware requirements for full volume encryption. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

13 videos | 1h 22m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Policy-Based Management

As technology evolves from the PC age to the device age, management changes may be required. In this 10-video course, learners discover how to augment policy-based management of Group Policy with Mobile Device Management (MDM) and local policies, as many Group Policy Object (GPO) settings are not available on all devices. Key concepts covered here include how to configure the local registry, a collection of keys and settings that inform and control operating system environment and applications; implementing local policies; and troubleshooting group policies on devices. Next, learn how to configure user account control; configure Windows Defender Firewall and advanced Windows Defender Firewall rules; configure Group Policy and Mobile Device Management settings for Edge; and leverage Microsoft Intune to secure the modern workplace with MDM security baselines. The course concludes with an exercise on firewall rules, including reasons for choosing policy-based administrative methods; methods for configuring UAC in Windows 10; principal criteria of firewall rules; and the path to the MDM security baseline and the configuration required. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

10 videos | 1h 11m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Configure Networking

Not being able to connect to the network will stop users in their tracks in today's always-on, always-connected world. In this 7-video course, learners can explore various ways to securely connect mobile devices. Key concepts covered in this course include the configuration options for TCP/IP on the client; how to manually configure client IP settings; and how to configure cellular settings by using Windows Configuration Designer to customize a provisioning package. Next, you will learn to create and configure a client VPN profile; leverage Microsoft best practice guidance to troubleshoot networking issues; and use the netsh command, which is a command-line scripting utility that allows either local or remote displays or modifies the network configuration of a currently running computer to specify wireless local area network (WLAN) profiles by using the NetShell command, and its usage for specifying wireless LAN profiles. Conclude this course with an exercise on how to configure an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway appropriate for your network. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

7 videos | 49m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Configure Remote Connectivity

Explore the numerous Windows 10 remote management tools that can be used by administrators to remotely connect to computers to troubleshoot or fix problems in this 13-video course. Key concepts covered in this course include an overview of Windows Remote Management (WinRM) and the components and features supplied by WinRM; how to use the winrm quickconfig command; and how to use WinRm to access and obtain data from a remote computer. Then you will learn how to use the enable-remoting cmdlet (lightweight command) to configure a computer to receive remote commands; configure a computer to accept incoming remote desktop requests; and grant remote desktop access to users on a PC. Next, learners are shown how to change the listening port for remote desktop on a computer; differentiate between supported and unsupported Windows versions and editions as they relate to remote desktop clients; and use the Windows Remote Assistance tool. Finally, learn to use the Quick Assist tool to provide remote assistance; and learn the Remote Desktop Connection, and Windows Remote Assistance tool. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

13 videos | 1h 12m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Configure System & Data Recovery

In this 13-video course, learners can explore numerous, built-in backup and recovery tools in Windows 10, along with techniques for troubleshooting the boot process. Key concepts covered here include how to use backup and restore feature in Windows 10; learning to restore deleted files or folders in OneDrive; and resetting a PC in Windows 10. Learn where and how to perform a system restore in Windows 10; use a recovery drive to restore or reset a PC in Windows 10; and revert to a previous version of Windows 10. Then examine troubleshoot startup and boot issues in Windows 10; explore Windows Recovery Environment; and how to use Windows 10 Secure Boot feature designed to help protect computers at the earliest stages of booting. You will see how to enable the boot log feature in Windows 10 and how to use startup repair to fix boot problems in Windows 10. The course concludes with a practice exercise on restoring files, reverting to earlier Windows versions, enabling boot log, and using Startup Repair tool in Windows 10. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

13 videos | 1h 15m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Manage Updates

Learners can explore the Windows Update service, which in addition to service packs and patches, also provides common driver updates for hardware devices running Windows. Key concepts covered in this 14-video course include different types of Windows updates; how to enable automatic updates in Windows 10 and how to check for updates manually in Windows 10; and how to optimize Windows 10 update delivery with express updates. Then learn to deploy updates by using Windows Update for Business; how to manage updates using Group Policy in Windows 10; and learn traditional Windows servicing and how it relates to updates. Next, learn Windows 10 servicing channels; perform update validation and verification in Windows 10; troubleshoot common update issues in Windows 10; and learn common update log files in Windows 10. Learners examine additional Windows Update settings. In the concluding exercise, practice checking, validating, and uninstalling updates; examine Windows Update for Business and servicing channels; and update log files. This is one course in a series to help learners prepare for the MD-100: Windows 10 certification exam.

14 videos | 1h 10m Assessment Badge

Windows 10: Monitor & Manage Windows

Explore features and techniques used to monitor and manage Windows 10, including Windows events, monitoring, and performance tools, in this 11-video course. Key concepts covered here include learning the Windows Event Forwarding feature, which allows you to gather up logs from remote systems; how to create a collector-initiated subscription so that you can receive events from remote computers; and the performance tools available in Windows 10. You will learn to monitor windows updates with Update Compliance, which allows you to essentially monitor your Windows 10 systems; examine features that help deliver an optimized startup and shutdown experience; and examine the process to deliver an improved browsing experience. Then learn settings to be configured to optimize your energy efficiency; transition to modern management by learning new methods of managing devices in your environment; and recognize benefits and capabilities of mobile device management with a new approach in enterprise management. The closing exercise involves using new skills to maintain and manage Windows 10 with performance tools, optimize browsing, and transition to modern management.

11 videos | 1h 11m Assessment Badge

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Windows Client: Preparing to Install Windows 10

Windows 10 was introduced in 2014 and has become a ubiquitous operating system for personal users and businesses alike. With a broad set of features that leverage usability and connectivity, Windows 10 is as easy to use as it is powerful. Learn about preparing to install the Windows 10 client, beginning with a review of Windows 10 and its editions. You'll consider how to choose an edition and look at a basic rundown of the Windows 10 interface, hardware requirements, and feature-specific requirements. Explore feature changes over previous Windows editions and an overview of Windows update channels. Finally, you'll discover how to prepare for a Windows 10 installation. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

13 videos | 1h 28m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Deploying Windows 10

Windows 10 has become a ubiquitous operating system for personal users and businesses alike and includes a broad set of features that leverage usability and connectivity. The easy to use and powerful platform offers several types of deployment options for small, medium, and large businesses. In this course, learn about deploying Windows 10, including typical installation methods and how to prepare for deployment. Next, discover how to install Windows 10 and perform post-installation tasks, and compare the pros and cons of upgrading to Windows 10. Finally, explore Windows activation, common deployment tools, and Windows Autopilot and other tools for managing installations. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

15 videos | 1h 40m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Configuring Windows 10

Windows 10 is as easy to use as it is powerful. Use this course to explore detailed and sophisticated ways to configure your operating system and increase its usability, privacy, and security. Learn the basic features of Windows 10 configuration and how to use provisioning packages. Discover Windows 10 system settings, Windows startup options, as well as account, privacy, and security settings. Also explore ease of access settings, how to configure Cortana, phone settings, app settings, Edge browser configuration, optional Windows features, as well as search and indexing. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

18 videos | 1h 57m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Advanced Windows 10 Settings

Windows 10 has a broad range of specific settings for every aspect of the operating system, many of which are easy to use, but it also includes many under-the-hood settings for advanced configuration. Explore advanced Windows 10 settings, beginning with Computer Management, the Control Panel, and Windows services. Discover how to manage a Windows 10 client with Task Manager, Task Scheduler, and the Windows registry. Finally, learn about the features and uses of Group Policy, the Group Policy Editor, and the Windows Command Shell and PowerShell. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

14 videos | 1h 45m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Working with Devices in Windows 10

Windows 10 is a powerful and easy-to-use operating system for individual users and small, medium, and large businesses. It also offers an expansive range of connectivity options for adding and managing devices, making it even more valuable to users. In this course, learn how to work with devices in Windows 10, including installing and configuring devices and drivers. Next, discover how to use Windows Device Manager and manage devices with Group Policy and PowerShell. Finally, explore common troubleshooting techniques and how to troubleshoot device problems in Windows 10. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

11 videos | 1h 10m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows 10 Storage Management

Windows 10 is a powerful operating system with extensive storage management options and features. Windows storage management supports a wide range of disks and formats, and offers several important features for the individual user and administrator alike. In this course, you will discover Windows 10 storage management features, beginning with disk volumes, compression, encryption, and quotes, and dynamic disks. Then, you will learn about the Windows Disk Management app, optimizing local drives, defragmenting, and storage spaces. Finally, you will explore how to troubleshoot hard drive issues and file and folder permissions, and how to configure OneDrive for Windows clients. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

16 videos | 2h 3m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows 10 Networking

Windows 10 offers networking features for network environments of all sizes. Supporting a wide range of network connectivity options and settings, Windows 10 networking settings are powerful and easy to implement for networking professionals. Through this course, learn key features of Windows 10 networking. In this course, explore Windows 10 networking, beginning with networking concepts, connecting Windows 10 clients, and network settings. Next, discover how to work with network drives, connect to a VPN, and about the Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK). Finally, learn about digital certificates and certificate management, as well as common network troubleshooting techniques. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

12 videos | 1h 20m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Working with User Accounts

Windows 10 supports sophisticated user account features, which is a must have in a networked environment like a small business or an enterprise. Supporting a wide range of options and settings, Windows 10 user account settings are powerful and easy to implement. Through this course, learn how to work with user accounts in Windows 10 clients. Discover how to manage local users and privileges and work with user profiles and groups. Next, learn about Active Directory (AD) and join computers to AD. Finally, practice configuring sign-in options, managing credentials and User Account Control (UAC), and deploying the Local Administrator Password Solutions (LAPS) feature of Windows 10. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

16 videos | 1h 55m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows Security Management

Windows 10 clients offer sophisticated integrated security features that make network administration easier for small and large enterprises. With a large range of security controls that can be configured at the administrative level, Windows 10 clients provide an added layer of network security. With this course, learn about key Windows 10 integrated security features. Explore Windows 10 security management, beginning with Microsoft Defender Antivirus and threat protection, account protection, and Windows Defender Firewall. Next, learn about Windows Defender Credential Guard, app and browser control, device security, and device performance and health. Finally, examine family options, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Windows 10 security best practices. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

16 videos | 1h 32m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Remote Management & Monitoring

For networking professionals, Windows 10 clients are easy to configure and troubleshoot due to remote management and monitoring. Its capabilities include remote access with Remote Desktop, the Windows Admin Center, and remote configuration through tools like PowerShell. Through this course, learn about remote management and monitoring in Windows 10 clients. Explore Windows 10 administration and remote access, how to make a connection to a system using the Remote Desktop client, and the purpose of the Windows Admin Center. Next, learn about remote management with PowerShell, use Remote Assistance tools, and log management with Event Viewer. Finally, discover how to monitor system performance and reliability. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

11 videos | 1h 13m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows 10 Update Management

Updates are a crucial feature of modern computing. Whether it is for new or improved features or for critical security and functionality updates, networking professionals need updates to be simple to manage, easy to configure and access, and automated. In this course, explore Windows 10 update management, beginning with the Windows servicing models for updates, servicing channels and tools, and the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). Then, discover Windows Update for Business, Windows delivery optimization, and update configuration using both Windows 10 client and Group Policy. Finally, investigate how to troubleshoot updates in Windows 10 clients. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

10 videos | 56m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows 10 Recovery

No one wants a system to fail, but failures are a fact of life. Windows 10 offers extensive methods for recovering a system, including restoring to an earlier restore point, using automated recovery options, or completely recovering a Windows 10 system. Through this course, learn key recovery techniques for Windows 10 clients. Explore Windows 10 recovery features such as configuring startup options and troubleshooting startup issues. Next, learn about advanced boot troubleshooting, Windows 10 recovery options, creating recovery drives, and using Windows System Restore. Finally, discover methods for recovering lost files, how to completely recover a Windows 10 system, and how to back up a Windows 10 client. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

12 videos | 1h 19m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows Hyper-V

Virtualization is one of the most important innovations in modern computing that offers unlimited possibilities for software development, networking, application management, and cloud computing. Microsoft's hypervisor, Hyper-V, is a free-to-use solution for implementing virtual machines in Windows environments. With this course, learn the key features of Hyper-V. Explore Hyper-V, including its features, how to install it, and the benefits of virtualization. Next, discover how to manage Hyper-V with Windows PowerShell, share devices in virtual machines (VMs), manage VMs, and work with checkpoints. Finally, learn how to manage a virtual network and use Windows Sandbox to create isolated environments. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

13 videos | 1h 31m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Working with Group Policy

Windows 10 clients provide workstations for users in networking environments, backed by servers and other technology used to create a network infrastructure. Management of these clients is facilitated in numerous ways, but at the center of network user management is Group Policy. Explore working with Group Policy in Windows, beginning with the basics of Group Policy, and how to navigate and configure Group Policy. Learn about aspects of Windows that can be managed using Group Policy, including Windows settings, the Control Panel, security policy, users, and user rights. Finally, discover audit policy configuration and how to troubleshoot Group Policy issues, as well as best practices for Group Policy management. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

13 videos | 1h 43m Assessment Badge

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Managing Modern Desktops: Endpoint Analytics

In today's complex management environment, IT professionals are expected to protect their infrastructure, maintain its reliability, and ensure a quality user experience as never before. Endpoint Analytics is a tool that can help you deliver just that. In this course, explore Endpoint Analytics functionality, scores, baselines, data collection, concepts, and insights. See firsthand how to enroll Intune and Configuration Manager devices. Learn how to configure Endpoint Analytics and troubleshoot issues. Finally, review how to implement PowerShell scripts so you can remediate proactively. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

12 videos | 1h 8m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Deployment Tools, Migration, & Activation

Working with your IT colleagues to use tools, migration strategies, and activation methods to prepare for your deployments can mean the difference between success and failure when it comes to managing Windows clients and devices. In this course, learn how to better prepare for your deployments by exploring infrastructure evaluation, deployment tools, and planning. Review key considerations and methods for Windows migration. Learn about product keys, license management, subscription activation, as well as imaging and provisioning strategies. Finally, consider different deployment scenarios, and how to deploy Windows clients. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

13 videos | 1h 22m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Windows Client Provisioning with Autopilot

IT professionals in enterprise environments must be able to plan for and provision Windows clients. They must also make use of the tools provided by Microsoft, including Windows Autopilot, and they will likely be required to collaborate with other Microsoft 365 professionals when planning and implementing an organizational strategy for provisioning devices. Explore Windows client provisioning with Autopilot beginning with an overview of Autopilot, user-driven mode, self-deploying mode, Windows Autopilot reset, and pre-provisioned deployments. Learn about deploying existing devices, device registration, creating device groups, and configuring Autopilot profiles. Finally, discover how to deploy Azure AD joined devices, BitLocker encryption, Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) management, and how to troubleshoot Autopilot. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

15 videos | 1h 28m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

IT professionals in enterprise environments planning for device deployment should be familiar with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a collection of automation tools and procedures for deploying operating systems to devices. Through this course, learn how to work with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Examine MDT and discover how to prepare for Windows deployments with MDT, manage boot images and OS upgrade packages, and manage applications and drivers. Next, learn how to manage user state, deploy to unknown systems, and deploy Windows 10 with PXE. Finally, work with task sequences, configure customsettings.ini and bootstrap.ini, troubleshoot MDT deployments, and explore the User State Migration Tool (USMT). This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

17 videos | 2h 1m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Azure Active Directory

Microsoft 365 professionals in organizational environments often need to work together to ensure that systems and infrastructure operate to their full potential. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is the backbone of modern Windows enterprise configuration settings, and IT professionals need to be able to work with it as well as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). In this course, you will explore Azure AD, beginning with a discussion of Azure AD and AD DS. Then you will learn about user and group management, connecting to Azure AD, and Azure AD registered and joined devices. Finally, you will discover Enterprise State Roaming in Azure AD and how to manage it. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

12 videos | 1h 6m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Conditional Access

User and device identity are critical components of the modern enterprise environment, often operating outside the organization's security perimeter. Conditional access is a key piece of enterprise security management that Microsoft 365 professionals need to master. Explore conditional access, conditional access policies, policy assignments, and continuous access evaluation. Discover access controls, conditional access deployment planning considerations, and the creation of conditional access policies. Finally, learn how to establish multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Azure AD, configure authentication session management, use the What-If tool, and troubleshoot conditional access. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

14 videos | 1h 32m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Compliance Policies & Configuration Profiles

Device compliance and configuration profiles secure and protect organizational data and put the ability to manage devices in the hands of IT professionals. By securing an organization's devices, Microsoft 365 professionals can ensure reliable systems and operations. In this course, you will explore compliance policies and configuration profiles, beginning with how to customize device compliance policies, configure actions, manage compliance notifications, and monitor and troubleshoot compliance policies. Then you'll discover device configuration profiles, restrictions, working with Group Policy, and monitoring and troubleshooting configuration profiles. Finally, you will learn how to set up a shared computer and a kiosk. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

19 videos | 1h 57m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Device Lifecycle Management

IT professionals in the modern IT enterprise environment must be able to manage the lifecycle of all devices in the organization, not only inside the security perimeter but also outside the firewall. Intune is a powerful tool for enrolling and managing devices from their first use in the organization to retirement. Through this course, learn how to work with and manage device lifecycles. Explore device lifecycle management, beginning with Windows enrollment, automatic enrollment, bulk enrollment, and working with proxy servers. Next, discover how to enroll Apple and Android devices. Finally, investigate policy sets, how to create them, and how to manage devices using Intune. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

11 videos | 1h 1m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Managing & Monitoring Devices

In the modern enterprise environment, having fine-grained control over users and their devices is a crucial aspect of IT management. Microsoft 365 professionals can use powerful tools to manage and monitor all devices, including those outside the security perimeter. In this course, you will explore device management and monitoring, beginning with managing devices and users with Intune, using Fresh Start, and restricting and restarting devices. Then you will discover how to wipe, unenroll, and retire devices and how to bulk manage devices. Finally, you will learn about monitoring with Azure Monitor, Endpoint Manager admin center, and Endpoint analytics. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

14 videos | 1h 15m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Managing Device Updates

Device update management is a necessity in modern enterprise environments, and IT professionals must be able to plan and implement device updates. Completing updates for a large number of devices cannot be done manually, and ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the organization network requires powerful tools for update management. Through this course, learn how to manage device updates. Explore how to plan device updates, work with update rings, and manage quality and feature update policies. Next, discover how to manage iOS and Android updates and monitor updates. Finally, learn how to troubleshoot updates using Intune and manage delivery optimization. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

10 videos | 56m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Endpoint Protection

In modern enterprise environments, organizations need to be proactive and prepare for unforeseen circumstances, perform detection, and assemble automatic investigation and mitigation strategies. Fortunately, IT professionals can rely on robust tools like the kind found in Microsoft 365 environments. Through this course, learn about endpoint protection in Microsoft 365 environments. Explore endpoint security, manage security baselines and policies, and work with firewall and attack surface reduction policies. Next, examine account protection policies, encrypted disk security, antivirus policies, endpoint detection, and response policies. Finally, learn about firewall rule management and how to configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, monitor devices, and investigate and respond to threats. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

19 videos | 2h 8m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Application Deployment

In modern IT environments, apps are bountiful and provide functionality for just about any task. However, organizations routinely establish app requirements in the workplace. IT professionals can rely on Microsoft products to ensure that applications are properly deployed and managed. In this course, you will explore application deployment, beginning with Intune app deployment. Then you will deploy apps from the Microsoft Store for Business, Apple Store, and Android Store. Next, you will discover the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center, the Office Customization Tool, and the Office Deployment Tool. You will deploy and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 apps and manage Office apps using Intune. Finally, you will work with Office app policies and use Group Policy to manage Office settings. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

19 videos | 1h 55m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: App Protection & Configuration

In modern IT environments, organizations must establish rules to ensure data safety inside and outside of the network perimeter. IT professionals can rely on many tools and methods to create and enforce policies and ensure that data is secure and accessible only when authorized. Through this course, learn about app protection and configuration in enterprise Windows environments. Explore app protection policies, application management, and the data protection framework. Next, discover how to implement, validate, and monitor app protection policies and implement app protection exceptions. Finally, learn about implementing app configuration, configuration policies, and app configuration for iOS and Android devices. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

11 videos | 53m Assessment Badge

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Windows Client: Preparing to Install Windows 10

Windows 10 was introduced in 2014 and has become a ubiquitous operating system for personal users and businesses alike. With a broad set of features that leverage usability and connectivity, Windows 10 is as easy to use as it is powerful. Learn about preparing to install the Windows 10 client, beginning with a review of Windows 10 and its editions. You'll consider how to choose an edition and look at a basic rundown of the Windows 10 interface, hardware requirements, and feature-specific requirements. Explore feature changes over previous Windows editions and an overview of Windows update channels. Finally, you'll discover how to prepare for a Windows 10 installation. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

13 videos | 1h 28m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Deploying Windows 10

Windows 10 has become a ubiquitous operating system for personal users and businesses alike and includes a broad set of features that leverage usability and connectivity. The easy to use and powerful platform offers several types of deployment options for small, medium, and large businesses. In this course, learn about deploying Windows 10, including typical installation methods and how to prepare for deployment. Next, discover how to install Windows 10 and perform post-installation tasks, and compare the pros and cons of upgrading to Windows 10. Finally, explore Windows activation, common deployment tools, and Windows Autopilot and other tools for managing installations. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

15 videos | 1h 40m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Configuring Windows 10

Windows 10 is as easy to use as it is powerful. Use this course to explore detailed and sophisticated ways to configure your operating system and increase its usability, privacy, and security. Learn the basic features of Windows 10 configuration and how to use provisioning packages. Discover Windows 10 system settings, Windows startup options, as well as account, privacy, and security settings. Also explore ease of access settings, how to configure Cortana, phone settings, app settings, Edge browser configuration, optional Windows features, as well as search and indexing. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

18 videos | 1h 57m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Advanced Windows 10 Settings

Windows 10 has a broad range of specific settings for every aspect of the operating system, many of which are easy to use, but it also includes many under-the-hood settings for advanced configuration. Explore advanced Windows 10 settings, beginning with Computer Management, the Control Panel, and Windows services. Discover how to manage a Windows 10 client with Task Manager, Task Scheduler, and the Windows registry. Finally, learn about the features and uses of Group Policy, the Group Policy Editor, and the Windows Command Shell and PowerShell. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

14 videos | 1h 45m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Working with Devices in Windows 10

Windows 10 is a powerful and easy-to-use operating system for individual users and small, medium, and large businesses. It also offers an expansive range of connectivity options for adding and managing devices, making it even more valuable to users. In this course, learn how to work with devices in Windows 10, including installing and configuring devices and drivers. Next, discover how to use Windows Device Manager and manage devices with Group Policy and PowerShell. Finally, explore common troubleshooting techniques and how to troubleshoot device problems in Windows 10. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

11 videos | 1h 10m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Deployment Tools, Migration, & Activation

Working with your IT colleagues to use tools, migration strategies, and activation methods to prepare for your deployments can mean the difference between success and failure when it comes to managing Windows clients and devices. In this course, learn how to better prepare for your deployments by exploring infrastructure evaluation, deployment tools, and planning. Review key considerations and methods for Windows migration. Learn about product keys, license management, subscription activation, as well as imaging and provisioning strategies. Finally, consider different deployment scenarios, and how to deploy Windows clients. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

13 videos | 1h 22m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Windows Client Provisioning with Autopilot

IT professionals in enterprise environments must be able to plan for and provision Windows clients. They must also make use of the tools provided by Microsoft, including Windows Autopilot, and they will likely be required to collaborate with other Microsoft 365 professionals when planning and implementing an organizational strategy for provisioning devices. Explore Windows client provisioning with Autopilot beginning with an overview of Autopilot, user-driven mode, self-deploying mode, Windows Autopilot reset, and pre-provisioned deployments. Learn about deploying existing devices, device registration, creating device groups, and configuring Autopilot profiles. Finally, discover how to deploy Azure AD joined devices, BitLocker encryption, Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) management, and how to troubleshoot Autopilot. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

15 videos | 1h 28m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)

IT professionals in enterprise environments planning for device deployment should be familiar with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). The Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is a collection of automation tools and procedures for deploying operating systems to devices. Through this course, learn how to work with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Examine MDT and discover how to prepare for Windows deployments with MDT, manage boot images and OS upgrade packages, and manage applications and drivers. Next, learn how to manage user state, deploy to unknown systems, and deploy Windows 10 with PXE. Finally, work with task sequences, configure customsettings.ini and bootstrap.ini, troubleshoot MDT deployments, and explore the User State Migration Tool (USMT). This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

17 videos | 2h 1m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Remote Management & Monitoring

For networking professionals, Windows 10 clients are easy to configure and troubleshoot due to remote management and monitoring. Its capabilities include remote access with Remote Desktop, the Windows Admin Center, and remote configuration through tools like PowerShell. Through this course, learn about remote management and monitoring in Windows 10 clients. Explore Windows 10 administration and remote access, how to make a connection to a system using the Remote Desktop client, and the purpose of the Windows Admin Center. Next, learn about remote management with PowerShell, use Remote Assistance tools, and log management with Event Viewer. Finally, discover how to monitor system performance and reliability. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

11 videos | 1h 13m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Working with User Accounts

Windows 10 supports sophisticated user account features, which is a must have in a networked environment like a small business or an enterprise. Supporting a wide range of options and settings, Windows 10 user account settings are powerful and easy to implement. Through this course, learn how to work with user accounts in Windows 10 clients. Discover how to manage local users and privileges and work with user profiles and groups. Next, learn about Active Directory (AD) and join computers to AD. Finally, practice configuring sign-in options, managing credentials and User Account Control (UAC), and deploying the Local Administrator Password Solutions (LAPS) feature of Windows 10. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

16 videos | 1h 55m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows Security Management

Windows 10 clients offer sophisticated integrated security features that make network administration easier for small and large enterprises. With a large range of security controls that can be configured at the administrative level, Windows 10 clients provide an added layer of network security. With this course, learn about key Windows 10 integrated security features. Explore Windows 10 security management, beginning with Microsoft Defender Antivirus and threat protection, account protection, and Windows Defender Firewall. Next, learn about Windows Defender Credential Guard, app and browser control, device security, and device performance and health. Finally, examine family options, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and Windows 10 security best practices. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

16 videos | 1h 32m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Conditional Access

User and device identity are critical components of the modern enterprise environment, often operating outside the organization's security perimeter. Conditional access is a key piece of enterprise security management that Microsoft 365 professionals need to master. Explore conditional access, conditional access policies, policy assignments, and continuous access evaluation. Discover access controls, conditional access deployment planning considerations, and the creation of conditional access policies. Finally, learn how to establish multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Azure AD, configure authentication session management, use the What-If tool, and troubleshoot conditional access. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

14 videos | 1h 32m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Compliance Policies & Configuration Profiles

Device compliance and configuration profiles secure and protect organizational data and put the ability to manage devices in the hands of IT professionals. By securing an organization's devices, Microsoft 365 professionals can ensure reliable systems and operations. In this course, you will explore compliance policies and configuration profiles, beginning with how to customize device compliance policies, configure actions, manage compliance notifications, and monitor and troubleshoot compliance policies. Then you'll discover device configuration profiles, restrictions, working with Group Policy, and monitoring and troubleshooting configuration profiles. Finally, you will learn how to set up a shared computer and a kiosk. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

19 videos | 1h 57m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Device Lifecycle Management

IT professionals in the modern IT enterprise environment must be able to manage the lifecycle of all devices in the organization, not only inside the security perimeter but also outside the firewall. Intune is a powerful tool for enrolling and managing devices from their first use in the organization to retirement. Through this course, learn how to work with and manage device lifecycles. Explore device lifecycle management, beginning with Windows enrollment, automatic enrollment, bulk enrollment, and working with proxy servers. Next, discover how to enroll Apple and Android devices. Finally, investigate policy sets, how to create them, and how to manage devices using Intune. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

11 videos | 1h 1m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Managing & Monitoring Devices

In the modern enterprise environment, having fine-grained control over users and their devices is a crucial aspect of IT management. Microsoft 365 professionals can use powerful tools to manage and monitor all devices, including those outside the security perimeter. In this course, you will explore device management and monitoring, beginning with managing devices and users with Intune, using Fresh Start, and restricting and restarting devices. Then you will discover how to wipe, unenroll, and retire devices and how to bulk manage devices. Finally, you will learn about monitoring with Azure Monitor, Endpoint Manager admin center, and Endpoint analytics. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

14 videos | 1h 15m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Managing Device Updates

Device update management is a necessity in modern enterprise environments, and IT professionals must be able to plan and implement device updates. Completing updates for a large number of devices cannot be done manually, and ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of the organization network requires powerful tools for update management. Through this course, learn how to manage device updates. Explore how to plan device updates, work with update rings, and manage quality and feature update policies. Next, discover how to manage iOS and Android updates and monitor updates. Finally, learn how to troubleshoot updates using Intune and manage delivery optimization. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

10 videos | 56m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Application Deployment

In modern IT environments, apps are bountiful and provide functionality for just about any task. However, organizations routinely establish app requirements in the workplace. IT professionals can rely on Microsoft products to ensure that applications are properly deployed and managed. In this course, you will explore application deployment, beginning with Intune app deployment. Then you will deploy apps from the Microsoft Store for Business, Apple Store, and Android Store. Next, you will discover the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center, the Office Customization Tool, and the Office Deployment Tool. You will deploy and troubleshoot Microsoft 365 apps and manage Office apps using Intune. Finally, you will work with Office app policies and use Group Policy to manage Office settings. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

19 videos | 1h 55m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: App Protection & Configuration

In modern IT environments, organizations must establish rules to ensure data safety inside and outside of the network perimeter. IT professionals can rely on many tools and methods to create and enforce policies and ensure that data is secure and accessible only when authorized. Through this course, learn about app protection and configuration in enterprise Windows environments. Explore app protection policies, application management, and the data protection framework. Next, discover how to implement, validate, and monitor app protection policies and implement app protection exceptions. Finally, learn about implementing app configuration, configuration policies, and app configuration for iOS and Android devices. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

11 videos | 53m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Windows 10 Update Management

Updates are a crucial feature of modern computing. Whether it is for new or improved features or for critical security and functionality updates, networking professionals need updates to be simple to manage, easy to configure and access, and automated. In this course, explore Windows 10 update management, beginning with the Windows servicing models for updates, servicing channels and tools, and the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). Then, discover Windows Update for Business, Windows delivery optimization, and update configuration using both Windows 10 client and Group Policy. Finally, investigate how to troubleshoot updates in Windows 10 clients. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

10 videos | 56m Assessment Badge

Windows Client: Working with Group Policy

Windows 10 clients provide workstations for users in networking environments, backed by servers and other technology used to create a network infrastructure. Management of these clients is facilitated in numerous ways, but at the center of network user management is Group Policy. Explore working with Group Policy in Windows, beginning with the basics of Group Policy, and how to navigate and configure Group Policy. Learn about aspects of Windows that can be managed using Group Policy, including Windows settings, the Control Panel, security policy, users, and user rights. Finally, discover audit policy configuration and how to troubleshoot Group Policy issues, as well as best practices for Group Policy management. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-100: Windows Client exam.

13 videos | 1h 43m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Azure Active Directory

Microsoft 365 professionals in organizational environments often need to work together to ensure that systems and infrastructure operate to their full potential. Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is the backbone of modern Windows enterprise configuration settings, and IT professionals need to be able to work with it as well as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). In this course, you will explore Azure AD, beginning with a discussion of Azure AD and AD DS. Then you will learn about user and group management, connecting to Azure AD, and Azure AD registered and joined devices. Finally, you will discover Enterprise State Roaming in Azure AD and how to manage it. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

12 videos | 1h 6m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Endpoint Protection

In modern enterprise environments, organizations need to be proactive and prepare for unforeseen circumstances, perform detection, and assemble automatic investigation and mitigation strategies. Fortunately, IT professionals can rely on robust tools like the kind found in Microsoft 365 environments. Through this course, learn about endpoint protection in Microsoft 365 environments. Explore endpoint security, manage security baselines and policies, and work with firewall and attack surface reduction policies. Next, examine account protection policies, encrypted disk security, antivirus policies, endpoint detection, and response policies. Finally, learn about firewall rule management and how to configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, monitor devices, and investigate and respond to threats. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

19 videos | 2h 8m Assessment Badge

Managing Modern Desktops: Endpoint Analytics

In today's complex management environment, IT professionals are expected to protect their infrastructure, maintain its reliability, and ensure a quality user experience as never before. Endpoint Analytics is a tool that can help you deliver just that. In this course, explore Endpoint Analytics functionality, scores, baselines, data collection, concepts, and insights. See firsthand how to enroll Intune and Configuration Manager devices. Learn how to configure Endpoint Analytics and troubleshoot issues. Finally, review how to implement PowerShell scripts so you can remediate proactively. This course is part of a series preparing learners for the MD-101: Managing Modern Desktop exam.

12 videos | 1h 8m Assessment Badge

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MD-102: Introduction to Windows Endpoint Administration

Begin this course with an overview of MS-102: Endpoint Administrator content coverage, which focuses on the deployment, management, and maintenance of Windows client operating systems using Group Policy, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft 365. You will explore different features of various Windows editions, including Home, Pro, and Enterprise. You will learn how to develop use cases to determine the appropriate Windows client for a specific situation. Then you will examine hardware requirements for installing the Windows client operating system (OS). Finally, you will learn how to use the msinfo executable to determine if your current hardware will support a new OS installation. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 38m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Selecting a Deployment Tool

Begin this course by exploring the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), learning how to select the appropriate version of Windows ADK and how to install and identify the various components. Then you will find out how to create a customized Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) image to deploy Windows operating systems and review some potential errors that you may encounter. Next, you will create an answer file with the Windows System Image Manager (WSIM), which is used to perform unattended installations of the Windows operating system. Finally, you will discover various deployment tools and methods for deploying Windows client operating systems, including on-premises tools like Windows Deployment Services (WDS) and cloud-based tools with mobile device management (MDM), while comparing and contrasting the benefits and drawbacks. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 16m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Migrating Windows Clients

Migrating or rebuilding Windows client operating systems is essential for ensuring a seamless user experience and maintaining productivity during deployment. This course delves into the process of migrating Windows clients, covering everything from using the User State Migration Tool (USMT) to perform migrations to exploring key considerations for deployment and upgrades. You'll learn about the benefits of upgrading to new features, as well as the importance of compatibility, testing, and validation. Additionally, we'll examine rebuilds and the various factors that can impact the process, including time, cost, risk mitigation, and user experience. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

2 videos | 51m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Implementing a Provisioning Strategy

In this course, you'll learn how to create a provisioning package to configure Windows clients quickly and efficiently, bypassing the challenges of hands-on configuration. We'll also dive into imaging and provisioning strategies, including tools like the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK), Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE), Configuration Manager, and Microsoft Intune. Additionally, we'll examine subscription-based activation and the key differences between Windows Enterprise and Windows Pro Education. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 5m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Deploying Windows Clients Using Autopilot

In this course, we'll explore the various components of Autopilot, including hardware hashes, device registration, and Autopilot groups in Microsoft Endpoint Manager. You'll discover how to create and assign an Autopilot profile and configure and deploy an Enrollment Status Page (ESP) to streamline your deployment process. We'll also walk you through deploying a Windows device using Windows Autopilot Deployment and utilizing the Windows Autopilot Diagnostic Page when troubleshooting Autopilot deployments. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

5 videos | 1h 13m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing Images Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

This course provides a comprehensive overview of MDT's infrastructure and components, including how to create deployment shares and import images into the Deployment Workbench. We'll explore image importing, management, and deployment using MDT, as well as how to enable and configure monitoring in MDT using the Deployment Workbench. Additionally, we'll walk you through how to troubleshoot MDT deployments, providing you with the expertise to streamline your image deployment process and save time and effort. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 8m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Configuring Remote Management for Windows Clients

In this course, you will explore how to configure the Windows's Remote Desktop Connection and how to remotely connect to Windows clients using the application. Then, you will dive into leveraging Windows PowerShell and the Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service to perform remote management in Windows clients. Next, you will learn how to enable Remote Help in Microsoft Intune and download and install the Remote App for Intune. Finally, you will discover how to deploy Windows Admin Center to configure Windows clients in a Microsoft Entra domain, as well as a Windows workgroup. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

4 videos | 1h 20m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Implementing Device Compliance Policies

Begin this course by exploring device compliance policies and learn how to create, implement, and manage device configuration policies using Microsoft Intune. Then you will examine integrating Conditional Access with compliance policies using Microsoft Intune and find out how to configure and assign compliance policy notifications using the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Next, you will discover device compliance monitoring using Microsoft Intune and the various locations to review device compliance information. Finally, you will investigate various Microsoft Intune Admin Center locations to troubleshoot compliance issues. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

6 videos | 1h 23m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing Identity & Access Control

In this course, you will examine user authentication in Windows. You will explore how to implement various authentication methods, including Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune. You will also investigate passwordless authentication techniques such as Windows Hello for Business, the Microsoft Authenticator, and security keys. Then, you will learn how to create and manage groups in Windows environments and take a look at local, domain, and cloud-based groups, group types, and dynamic membership. Finally, you will discover how to implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) for Intune and focus on roles, default roles, and role assignments. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 48m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing Identity Using Microsoft Entra ID

In this course, you will examine the differences between registering and joining devices to Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure AD. You will discover how to download, install, and deploy the Intune Connector for Intune. Next, you will explore the Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS), which helps automatically manage local administrator account passwords. Finally, you will learn how to deploy Windows LAPS for Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 1m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Configuring Device Enrollment Using Intune

Begin this course by examining the process of enrolling devices from various platforms such as Windows, iOS, and Android to enable both users and their organizations to access company resources and maintain compliance with security standards. Then, you will focus on managing additional platforms like ChromeOS and macOS. Next, you will explore the different requirements for enrolling Windows devices in the Microsoft Intune platform, including the supported version of Windows or the company portal application. Finally, you will discover the methods to perform, configure, and verify Windows device enrollment in the Microsoft Intune platform. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

2 videos | 44m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Configuring Bulk & Automatic Enrollment for Devices

Begin this course with an examination of the requirements and methods to perform and configure bulk iOS device enrollment in the Apple Configurator using the Microsoft Intune platform, which allows for a better user experience and increased security protection. Next, you will explore the requirements and methods to perform and configure Android device enrollment in the Microsoft Intune platform. Finally, you will take a look at the newer features available in Intune and configure the Microsoft Intune platform for ChromeOS device deployment via the ChromeOS Enterprise Connector for Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 19m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing the Device Lifecycle in Intune

In this course, you will learn how to enable and configure automatic enrollment for managed devices using Microsoft Intune, including specific requirements. Then you will examine policy sets, which are simply bundles of management objects, applications, and policies that can be grouped together based on different roles, Next, you will discover how to create and assign a policy set to managed devices. Finally, you will find out how to wipe a device, which means to restore a device to factory settings, and how to retire a device from Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 55m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Implementing Endpoint Security Baselines & Policies

Begin this course by concentrating on security baselines in Microsoft Intune. These are collections of preconfigured settings that contain recommendations for strengthening an organization's security posture and apply to Windows and Windows technology. You will learn how to create and deploy security baseline profiles on managed devices. Then, you will switch gears and take a look at Endpoint security policies, which focus on specific categories like endpoint security settings. Finally, you will discover how to create and configure Endpoint security policies to secure devices in Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

2 videos | 40m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Protecting Devices with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

In this course, you will explore the process of onboarding devices into Microsoft 365 Defender for Endpoint (MDE), an enterprise-level, scalable endpoint security platform that provides protection against advanced network threats, attack surface reduction, and threat investigations. Then you will investigate endpoint detection, response, and automated investigation and remediations in Microsoft 365 Defender for Endpoint, in order to strengthen your organization's security posture. Finally, you will learn how to use the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management dashboard to identify, examine, and respond to device issues. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 2m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing Device Updates

Begin this course by exploring Microsoft Intune update policies, as well as the platform support for managing updates in Microsoft Intune. Then you will learn how to create and deploy Android updates with Microsoft Intune configuration profiles. You will investigate how Windows as a service delivers updates Windows clients via rings using Microsoft Intune. Next, you will find out how to optimize updates using Windows Delivery Optimization by creating a device configuration profile. Finally, you will discover some common device configuration profile issues and examine the tools used to monitor and troubleshoot update those issues using the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

5 videos | 1h 27m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Monitoring Devices with Intune & Azure Monitor

In this course, you will learn how to monitor device health and compliance using Intune and Azure Monitor. Then you will explore endpoint analytics to help track the quality of the end-user experience. Finally, you will discover how to use the Microsoft Adoption Score to improve the overall company user experience when using Microsoft Intune and supporting technologies. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

2 videos | 40m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing Devices with Configuration Profiles

In this course, you will discover how to specify the appropriate device configuration profile to meet company requirements for a given scenario. Then you will explore device configuration profiles and associated features, such as configuration settings, platform support, and implementation. Next, you will learn how to create and deploy a device configuration profile using the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. Finally, you will find out how to monitor and troubleshoot device configuration profiles using the Microsoft Intune Admin Center. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 42m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Managing Device Configuration Using Microsoft Intune

In this course, you will learn how to deploy device configuration profiles using Windows Kiosk mode, which allows you to restrict a Windows device from running multiple programs or even customize the Start menu. Then you will discover how to create and implement profiles for Android devices, including platform and profile types. Next, you will explore the necessary prerequisites for using Microsoft Intune profiles on Android devices. Finally, you will examine the process of planning and implementing the Microsoft Tunnel, a virtual private network (VPN) gateway solution, for Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 1h 2m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Deploying Apps Using Intune, Office Deployment, & Customization Tools

In this course, you will explore mobile application management (MAM) using Microsoft Intune and the process of deploying Universal Windows Platform (UWP)-based applications to endpoints using Microsoft Intune. You will examine the Microsoft Office Deployment Tool (ODT) and associated components, such as the setup.exe and XML-based configuration files, and you will learn how to deploy Microsoft 365 apps using the ODT. Next, you will focus on the Office Customization Tool (OCT), XML-based deployment configuration files, customized deployment file creation, and how to use the ODT to deploy OCT configuration files. You will discover the various features of the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center and find out how to manage Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise using the Microsoft 365 App Admin Center. Finally, you will investigate the requirements and features of MAM and review the process of deploying Microsoft 365 Apps using Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

5 videos | 1h 20m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Implementing App Policies Using Intune & Group Policy

Begin this course by exploring policies for Office apps, including settings configurations and assignments, and the process of creating and implementing an Office app policy using Microsoft Intune. Then you will investigate Group Policy for Microsoft 365 Apps. Next, you will learn about the process of preparing Active Directory for Microsoft 365 Apps Group Policy Objects and how to configure Group Policy for Microsoft 365 Apps. Finally, you will find out how to deploy applications to platform-specific mobile app stores and discover the platforms and file formats supported by Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

3 videos | 55m Assessment Badge

MD-102: Implementing App Protection & App Configuration Policies

In this course, you will discover application protection policies, benefits, and requirements and examine the process of creating and deploying app protection policies to protect company data. Then you will focus on managing app protection policies using the Microsoft Intune Admin Center and implementing Conditional Access policies for Microsoft Intune app protection policies. Next, you will learn how to configure mobile applications with app configuration policies in Microsoft Intune. Finally, you will explore managing app configuration policies using Microsoft Intune. This course is part of a series that prepares the learner for the MD-102: Endpoint Administrator exam.

5 videos | 1h 10m Assessment Badge

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