MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops
This course teaches students to plan and implement operating system deployment and update strategies using modern methods. It covers key components of modern management, co-management strategies, and integrating Microsoft Intune for device and app management. Students will also learn about security concepts, authentication, and data protection using Azure AD and Windows Defender.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan, develop, and implement an Operating System deployment, upgrade, and update strategy
- Understand the benefits and methods of co-management strategies
- Plan and implement device enrollment and configuration
- Manage and deploy applications and plan a mobile application management strategy
- Manage users and authentication using Azure AD and Active Directory DS
- Describe and implement methods used to protect devices and data
- Troubleshoot file issues and perform recoveries
Prerequisites
Familiarity with M365 workloads and strong skills in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices. The role emphasizes cloud services over on-premises technologies.
Prerequisite Courses
- MD-100: Windows 10
- The Modern Desktop Administrator who deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. This role involves managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps, and requires familiarity with M365 workloads, strong skills in deploying and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices, and a focus on cloud services.
"This course equipped me with practical skills in modern desktop management, enhancing our deployment and security strategies with Azure and Intune. - Rajesh Kumar, IT Operations Lead at a Singapore-based enterprise."