Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)

This course will deepen the skills and knowledge you need to implement, configure, manage, and maintain Windows clients in an enterprise environment.

You’ll learn how to evaluate and select deployment options and how to manage and troubleshoot provisioning packages with the Windows OS. You’ll learn how to manage edition upgrades, and you’ll explore Windows device authentication techniques, features, and best practices.

You’ll learn how to create device profiles and configure settings for the numerous profile types in Windows. And you’ll learn how to create and configure user profiles with the Windows OS. You’ll also explore the features and capabilities of Windows Defender. You’ll learn how to enrol Windows devices into Intune, a tool used to deploy, manage, and update applications, for simplified device management.

You’ll explore how to use log files, Windows Analytics, and other cloud-based tools to monitor device health and security with the Windows OS. And you’ll learn more about Intune and the many tools available for managing apps and data. Finally, you’ll explore how to implement Mobile Application Management and secure data using Intune.

Course Content

Module 1: Dynamic Deployments

Module 2: Windows Autopilot

Module 3: Upgrading Devices

Module 4: Managing Updates

Module 5: Device Authentication

Module 6: Co-Management

Module 7: Conditional Access & Compliance

Module 8: Device Profiles

Module 9: User Profiles

Module 10: Windows Defender

Module 11: Intune Device Enrollment

Module 12: Monitoring Devices

Module 13: Deploy & Update Applications

Module 14: Mobile Application Management