Windows Client: Windows 10 beginner
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Windows is the predominant OS in use today. Discover Windows client configuration and management.
GETTING STARTED
Windows Client: Preparing to Install Windows 10
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The New Interface & Features
Microsoft Windows 10 includes several improvements and new built-in features. Examine a brief introduction to the new interface and features, including the Universal Apps, Cortana, Edge, and the new command prompt.
14 videos |
35m
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Configuring New Features
In order to unlock the full potential of the new features of Microsoft Windows 10, you need to understand how to use and configure them. Learn how to access the configuration menus and set them up for use.
14 videos |
28m
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Introduction
The Windows 10 Creators Update is a major release that focuses on creativity and a better web surfing experience. Explore the Windows 10 Creators Update, including how to install it and navigate its new features.
18 videos |
45m
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Windows Store, Security, & Edge
Discover enhancements added to the Windows 10 Creators Update, including improvements to the Windows Store and the Edge browser, enhanced security and privacy, and improved sign-on features.
18 videos |
41m
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Web Browsing & Cortana
Explore the new and improved Creators Update features of the Microsoft Edge web browser and Cortana, which provides enhanced browsing, and the creation of reminders and notes.
16 videos |
48m
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Windows Ink & Paint 3D
Show your creative side with Windows Ink and Paint 3D as you explore enhancements in the Windows 10 Creators Update.
18 videos |
49m
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Apps & Gaming
Discover how to use some of the apps available for the Windows 10 Creators Update, including Photos, Maps, Movies, and Skype, as well as gaming enhancement features that have been added.
10 videos |
31m
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Introduction
Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry combines Windows 8.1 with specific features to enable device applications on embedded systems. Explore Windows embedded systems, including branding and security using the Management Console.
9 videos |
54m
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Deployment & Configuration
Once you have created an embedded system, you need to deploy it. Discover how to use Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry to create and deploy an embedded system image, and configure Windows Embedded to launch and run applications.
16 videos |
1h 17m
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Windows 11 Installation Basics
There are various ways to install Windows 11 on a target system. Before a technician upgrades or performs a clean installation of Windows 11 there are a few things to consider. In this course, you'll explore the minimum and recommended Windows 11 system requirements. Discover feature-specific requirements for Windows 11, including 5G support, BitLocker to Go, and Microsoft Teams, as well as previous features that may be deprecated or removed in Windows 11. Explore the benefits of upgrade options and clean installations and discover how to backup and migrate files using the Windows Easy Transfer and User State Migration Tool (USMT). Lastly, explore how to use the PC Health Check app to see if a system can run Windows 11 and discover how to use Microsoft accounts to connect devices across Microsoft apps and services like Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Edge, and Microsoft Store.
14 videos |
1h 12m
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Windows 11 Installation Options
Windows 11 has become a ubiquitous operating system for personal users and businesses. It includes a broad set of features that leverage usability and connectivity. The easy to use and powerful platform offers several deployment options for small, medium, and large businesses. In this course, learn about deploying Windows 11, including typical installation methods and how to prepare for deployment. Next, discover how to install Windows 11 and perform post-installation tasks. Explore Windows 11 installation options offered using Intune, as well as Intune compliance reporting and monitoring features you can use to validate a Windows 11 deployment. Finally, explore Windows activation, deployment tools, and tools for managing installations, such as Windows Autopilot.
13 videos |
1h 17m
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Windows Administration: Managing Users & Groups
Windows Administrators, also referred to as Windows Systems Administrators, are responsible for installing, managing, and upgrading Windows-based systems and servers inside an organization. They may also be responsible for the management of user accounts and groups. In this course, you will explore the basics of user and group accounts in Windows and learn how to differentiate between local and domain user accounts. You will discover the various ways to create and manage users and groups in Windows, and explore how to change account settings, such as passwords, account types, and account expirations. Next, you will learn how Group Policy Editor can help control, manage accounts in a working environment, and consider account security considerations, including locking features and sign-in options. Lastly, you will explore ways to protect a computer from unauthorized access, including protecting against malware and using a well-chosen and protected password.
14 videos |
1h 43m
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Windows Administration: Networking & File Sharing
The Windows operating system offers features to help users share and access resources. Organizations can maximize file and resource sharing by using networks to interconnect computer systems and users. In this course, you'll explore networking and file sharing in Windows and learn about the types of networks available. Discover the importance of managing networking and file sharing and learn the benefits of using networking and file sharing tools. Explore best practices for managing networking and file sharing, including keeping networks and file sharing configurations current and configured properly. Learn how to configure network settings in Windows, including setting up a wired or wireless connection, configuring proxy settings, and troubleshooting connection issues. Discover how to share files and resources in Windows, including how to configure shared folders and printers. Lastly, explore how to secure networks by configuring firewalls and antivirus settings and applying access controls.
13 videos |
1h 46m
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Windows Administration: System Security & Maintenance
Windows 10/11 has numerous built-in features to protect your device and your data. Implementing these features will enable you to create a more secure environment. In this course, you will see the importance of keeping Windows systems safe and secure and learn to differentiate between common threats and vulnerabilities that put a system at risk. Explore how to administer account settings such as password and privilege configurations and manage user and group permissions and access controls with advanced tools such as the Group Policy Editor and the local security policy. Discover key features of the Windows Firewall and Windows Defender anti-malware component and explore how to use the Security Configuration Wizard to harden systems. Lastly, learn common strategies for preventing security breaches and vulnerabilities.
13 videos |
1h 30m
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Windows Administration: Managing Printing Services
Adding a printer to a Windows system is a user-friendly process. You can add a printer via USB, wireless network, or Bluetooth. However, with Windows print services, users can do more than print text or pictures onto paper. In this course, you'll explore the concept of printing services in Windows and learn to differentiate between the types of printers available, including local and network printers. You will discover how to access the Devices and Printers tool in Windows and explore using this tool to manage printers. You will learn to install and configure printers in Windows and how to download and install printer drivers from the Internet. Next, you will explore how to manage printer permissions and settings in Windows, including access to printer resources and using advanced tools such as the Group Policy editor and the command prompt to manage printer settings. Lastly, you will explore how to share printers, access the print management console, and the basics of Windows print servers.
12 videos |
1h 22m
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Windows Administration: Managing Applications
To maximize the end-user experience, administrators must utilize the principles of application management and recognize the various types of applications available in Windows. In this course, you'll explore the concept of application management in Windows and the different types of applications available, including desktop applications and Windows Store apps. Discover the importance of managing applications and the benefits of using application management tools. Learn how to leverage advanced tools such as the Group Policy Editor and the command prompt to manage application settings. Explore how to install and update applications in Windows, including using the Windows Store to download applications from the Internet. Learn how to manage application permissions and settings in Windows, including configuring default programs and managing access to system resources. Lastly, explore how to perform application maintenance, work with enterprise applications, restore applications, and enhance security by limiting the installation of apps from the Microsoft store.
14 videos |
1h 26m
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Maintaining Windows 11 Systems
There are many key utilities and approaches Windows System Admins can take to ensure a well-optimized, fast, and smooth computing experience in Windows 11. In this course, you will explore the term 'maintenance' in the context of a Windows system and learn the importance of performing regular and ongoing maintenance of Windows 11 systems. Next, discover the benefits of the Disk Cleanup utility and learn how to run the Disk Defragmenter utility to defrag a hard drive. Then examine how to access resources and configure devices in Device Manager and find out how to use the Device Manager to troubleshoot hardware issues. Finally, investigate the features of common Windows tools including System File Checker, Disk Management, and the CHKDSK.
14 videos |
1h 22m
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Windows 11 Backup & Recovery Options
Windows 11 has a variety of utilities and features designed to protect and preserve valuable information. This could be a single file, a volume, or an entire system. In this course, you will explore the concepts of backup and recovery in the context of a computer system and investigate backup solutions including cloud storage, external drives, and network drives. Then you will discover the importance of having a backup and recovery strategy and find out how to use the Backup and Restore settings to create a full backup of a Windows 11 system. Next, access and use System Restore in Windows 11 and highlight features that can be used for backup and recovery. Finally, determine when to use features such as recovery reset and refresh options, Startup Repair, and restore tools.
13 videos |
1h 25m
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Windows 11 Desktop Troubleshooting
Windows troubleshooting tools and approaches can help identify, plan, and resolve problems, errors, or faults. Having the right skillset, tools, knowledge, and patience are key in correcting issues relating to Windows or other Microsoft products. In this course, you will explore approaches and techniques for troubleshooting a Windows 11 system. Discover how to use the Task Manager to troubleshoot slow-running or frozen applications and basic steps to resolve common sound issues in Windows. Explore how to boot into safe mode to fix operating system issues and discover how the Windows Update feature can play a role in resolving Windows 11 problems. Lastly, explore other troubleshooting tools available in Windows, including the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter and the Health Check app.
13 videos |
1h 24m
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Windows Administration: Windows Services, Devices, & Storage
In order for users to maximize their Windows operating system, they must understand the concepts, features, and best practices surrounding services, devices, and storage. In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of Windows Services and learn how to differentiate between types of services like Active Directory, DNS Client, and Routing and Remote Access. Then you will investigate the Device Manager utility and identify the types of devices that can be connected to a Windows system. Next, examine how the Device Manager is used to install and update device drivers and manage devices in Windows, including enabling, disabling, and uninstalling devices, and changing device settings. Discover storage management capabilities in Windows and the different types of storage available, such as local, network, and cloud. Finally, learn how to manage files and folders using PowerShell and Group Policy settings, as well as storage features like Storage Sense and Storage Spaces.
20 videos |
2h 44m
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Windows Desktop Management: System Settings
Windows 11 is a desktop operating system that is primarily run on laptops and desktop computer systems. In order to secure and maximize the Windows 11 user experience, the operating system includes various components to configure settings. In this course, you'll explore the Windows Registry, including registry values, keys, and hives, as well as the SAM, SECURITY, SOFTWARE, SYSTEM, and DEFAULT registry files. Discover how to access the Windows Registry and how to backup and restore the registry in Windows 11. Explore the features of the Windows Settings app including the sidebar, sub-menu buttons, and search. You will also discover common Windows Control Panel applets. Lastly, explore how to access and configure power management, accessibility, display, and theme settings in Windows 11.
14 videos |
1h 31m
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Windows Desktop Management: Default Applications
Windows 11 is equipped with many built-in applications to help users with common tasks including shopping for music, browsing the Internet, and managing their calendar. In this course, you'll explore common Windows applications, and discover how to differentiate between Microsoft 365 apps, Power apps, .NET apps, Web apps, and Windows apps. Discover built-in Windows Internet browsers including Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer and explore common applications in Windows 11 designed for productivity including OneNote, To Do, and Maps. Explore common applications used for working with media in Windows 11 including Photos, Movies & TV, and Windows Media Player, and discover how to view processes, performance, and user details in Task Manager. Next, explore how to use the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 and discuss how it can be helpful when troubleshooting a system. Lastly, explore Microsoft Teams and its features including Chat and Channels.
14 videos |
1h 22m
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Windows Desktop Management: Administrative Tools & Utilities
Windows 11 offers various administrative tools and utilities for configuring a system. Depending on a user's experience and level of knowledge, these tools and utilities can be used to customize a Windows user experience, troubleshoot a system, or even remotely access a computer. In this course, you'll access and explore the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) in Windows 11. Explore MMC access options including author mode, user mode -full access, user mode - limited access, multiple window, and single window, and discover how to add and remove MMC snap-ins. Explore Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance features in Windows 11 and discover the configuration options found within the System Configuration program. Lastly, explore the command prompt and PowerShell utilities in Windows 11.
12 videos |
1h 14m
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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OS Deployment Strategies: Upgrading & Maintaining Systems
When it comes to production environments, administrators are typically responsible for the deployment, management, and the continuous updating of client and server systems. In this course, you'll learn about deploying and updating systems, and Windows 10 upgrade and migration considerations. You'll then explore upgrading the edition of Window 10, as well as the supported Windows 10 upgrade paths. Next, you'll learn about the options available for each of modern, dynamic, and traditional deployments. You'll then examine how to migrate files and settings, the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit, and the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. Lastly, you'll explore Windows To Go, Windows Updates, Windows 10 servicing and support features, and the Windows Servicing Channels feature.
16 videos |
1h 17m
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OS Deployment Strategies: Deploying Modern Systems
Cloud services are rapidly changing the nature of how technology services are implemented, and migrating toward a cloud-based model can provide many benefits to an organization. In this course, you'll explore the various cloud computing deployment models to understand the flexibility, speed, and infrastructure benefits of moving to a cloud solution. You'll also discover the benefits of cloud services models such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service, as well as Identity as a Service and Network as a Service.
12 videos |
43m
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OS Deployment Strategies: Maintaining & Managing Modern Systems
Keeping your systems current is a primary concern of any organization, not only to ensure that your systems do not create vulnerabilities or expose weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers, but to ensure reliable and stable day-to-day operations. In this course, you'll explore the numerous Windows features available to administrators to simplify the management and maintenance of clients and server systems. You'll also learn about features such as Group Policy and Windows Server Update Services that allow administrators to centralize management and configuration of operating systems and users settings. Finally, you'll learn how to deploy and maximize these administrative features, as well as others that come standard with Windows.
12 videos |
49m
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Windows has built-in troubleshooting features that help automate the troubleshooting of more advanced issues. Some of these features are called troubleshooters. Often a last resort option, they are designed to help diagnose and resolve system issues. In this course, you will explore how to access the troubleshooter tools in Windows 11 and how to use them for troubleshooting Internet connections, printers, and network adapters. Discover how to view reliability history for system stability and reliability events. Explore the Task Manager in Windows and learn how to use it to resolve problems. Lastly, explore how the Resource Monitor and Performance Monitor are used to perform advanced troubleshooting of issues in Windows.
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1h 8m
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By Paul McFedries
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Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies, 4th EditionThis book is perfect for business users of Windows 10 who need to maximize their productivity and efficiency with the operating system.
13h 46m
By Ciprian Adrian Rusen, Woody Leonhard
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SKILL BENCHMARKS INCLUDED
Windows Desktop Administration Awareness (Entry Level)
The Windows Desktop Administration Awareness (Entry Level) benchmark measures your exposure to basic Windows 10 and 11 administration concepts and tools. You will be evaluated on your basic knowledge of system requirements and settings for Windows 11, default applications, and the Microsoft Management Console (MMC). A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they understand basic Windows 10 and 11 administration concepts and can participate in informed conversations on the subject.
15m
| 15 questions
Windows Desktop Administration Literacy (Beginner Level)
The Windows Desktop Administration Literacy (Beginner Level) benchmark measures your basic exposure and hands-on experience with Windows 10 and 11 administration concepts and tools. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of Windows installation best practices and options and how to manage Windows applications, services, devices, and storage. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates that they understand basic Windows 10 and 11 administration concepts and can participate in informed conversations on the subject.
31m
| 31 questions
Windows Desktop Administration Competency (Intermediate Level)
The Windows Desktop Administration Competency (Intermediate Level) benchmark measures your working exposure, understanding, and hands-on experience with Windows 10 and 11 administration concepts and tools. You will be evaluated on your ability to cleanly install Windows 11, manage users and groups, control networking and file sharing, manage system security, and view resources and configure devices in Device Manager. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates their ability to administer routine Windows 10 and 11 administration tasks with some supervision.
34m
| 34 questions
Windows Desktop Administration Proficiency (Advanced Level)
The Windows Desktop Administration Proficiency (Advanced Level) benchmark measures your advanced exposure and independent hands-on experience with Windows 10 and 11 administration concepts and tools. You will be evaluated on your ability to ensure Windows 11 is properly activated, use various Windows administrative tools and utilities, manage Windows services and devices, configure application permissions, and execute advanced troubleshooting techniques. A learner who scores high on this benchmark demonstrates their ability to operate and administer almost all Windows 10 and 11 administration tasks with minimal or no supervision.
35m
| 35 questions
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