MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide
Exam MD-101
1st Edition
Published on 3. March 2020
384 pages
978-1-119-60596-6 (ISBN)
Description
The must-have preparation guide for MCA Modern Desktop certification--covers the new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops!
Microsoft's Modern Desktop integrates Windows 10, Office 365, and advanced security capabilities. Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification candidates need to be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and demonstrate proficiency in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies. The new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops measures candidate's ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, and manage apps and data. Candidates are required to know how to perform a range of tasks to pass the exam and earn certification.
The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101 provides in-depth examination of the complexities of Microsoft 365. Focusing on the job role of IT administrators, this clear, authoritative guide covers 100% of the new exam objectives. Real-world examples, detailed explanations, practical exercises, and challenging review questions help readers fully prepare for the exam. Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment--in which candidates can access an assessment test, electronic flash cards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams--is included to provide comprehensive exam preparation. Topics include:
* Planning and implementing Windows 10 using dynamic deployment and Windows Autopilot
* Upgrading devices to Windows 10 and managing updates and device authentication
* Managing access polices, compliance policies, and device and user profiles
* Implementing and managing Windows Defender and Intune device enrollment
* Deploying and updating applications and implementing Mobile Application Management (MAM)
The move to Windows 10 has greatly increased the demand for qualified and certified desktop administrators in corporate and enterprise settings. MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops is an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking MCA certification.
Microsoft's Modern Desktop integrates Windows 10, Office 365, and advanced security capabilities. Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification candidates need to be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and demonstrate proficiency in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies. The new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops measures candidate's ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, and manage apps and data. Candidates are required to know how to perform a range of tasks to pass the exam and earn certification.
The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101 provides in-depth examination of the complexities of Microsoft 365. Focusing on the job role of IT administrators, this clear, authoritative guide covers 100% of the new exam objectives. Real-world examples, detailed explanations, practical exercises, and challenging review questions help readers fully prepare for the exam. Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment--in which candidates can access an assessment test, electronic flash cards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams--is included to provide comprehensive exam preparation. Topics include:
* Planning and implementing Windows 10 using dynamic deployment and Windows Autopilot
* Upgrading devices to Windows 10 and managing updates and device authentication
* Managing access polices, compliance policies, and device and user profiles
* Implementing and managing Windows Defender and Intune device enrollment
* Deploying and updating applications and implementing Mobile Application Management (MAM)
The move to Windows 10 has greatly increased the demand for qualified and certified desktop administrators in corporate and enterprise settings. MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops is an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking MCA certification.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
WILLIAM PANEK, MCP, MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA, is a Five-Time Microsoft MVP Winner. He has taught at Boston University, Clark University, and the University of Maryland, and presently conducts live online classes for StormWind Studios (www.stormwind.com). Will has been a consultant and trainer for the United States Secret Service, Cisco, the United States Air Force, and the United States Army. He also creates training videos to help students prepare for various Microsoft exams.
WILLIAM PANEK, MCP, MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA, is a Five-Time Microsoft MVP Winner. He has taught at Boston University, Clark University, and the University of Maryland, and presently conducts live online classes for StormWind Studios (www.stormwind.com). Will has been a consultant and trainer for the United States Secret Service, Cisco, the United States Air Force, and the United States Army. He also creates training videos to help students prepare for various Microsoft exams.
Content
- Intro
- MCA: Modern Desktop Administrator: Study Guide
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- Table of Exercises
- Introduction
- Assessment Test
- Answers to Assessment Test
- Chapter 1 Installing and Updating Windows 10
- Understanding the Basics
- Windows 10 Features
- Understanding the Windows 10 Architecture
- Preparing to Install Windows 10
- Windows 10 Pro
- Windows 10 Enterprise
- Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5
- New Install or Upgrade?
- Disk Partitioning
- Language and Locale
- Installing Windows 10
- Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10
- Performing an Upgrade to Windows 10
- Troubleshooting Installation Problems
- Supporting Multiple-Boot Options
- Using Windows Activation
- Understanding Automated Deployment Options
- An Overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- An Overview of Unattended Installation
- An Overview of Windows Deployment Services
- An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging
- Overview of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit
- Summary of Windows 10 Deployment Options
- Deploying Unattended Installations
- Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging
- Using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool
- Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files
- Deploying with Windows Autopilot
- Windows Autopilot Requirements
- Windows Autopilot Profiles
- Understanding Windows Updates
- Windows Update Process
- Using Windows Update for Business
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 2 Managing Authentication
- Active Directory vs. Azure Active Directory
- Understanding Active Directory
- Understanding Azure Active Directory
- Managing Hybrid Networks
- Password Hash Synchronization with Azure AD
- Azure Active Directory Pass-through Authentication
- Federation with Azure AD
- Common Identity Scenarios
- Azure AD Connect
- Implementing Active Directory Federation Services
- What Is a Claim?
- AD FS in Windows Server 2016
- Configuring a Web Application Proxy
- Active Directory Federation Services Installation
- Using PowerShell Commands
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 3 Managing Devices
- Understanding File Systems
- File System Selection
- File System Conversion
- Configuring NTFS
- Configuring Disk Storage
- Basic Storage
- Dynamic Storage
- GUID Partition Table
- Cloud-Based Storage
- Using the Disk Management Utility
- Using the Microsoft Management Console
- Understanding the Disk Management Utility
- Managing Storage
- Managing Dynamic Storage
- Windows 10 Devices in Azure
- Compliance Policies
- Device Configuration Profiles
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4 Planning and Managing Microsoft Intune
- Managing Devices with Microsoft Intune
- Understanding Microsoft Intune Benefits
- Configuring Intune Subscriptions
- Provisioning User Accounts
- Supporting Applications
- Deploying Applications Using Intune
- Supporting Broadband Connectivity
- Understanding Data Synchronization
- Using Mobile Application Management
- Windows Information Protection
- Understanding Updates
- Deploying Software Updates Using Intune
- Using Intune Compliance Reports
- Using Intune Reports
- PowerShell Commands
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 5 Managing Security
- Managing Windows Security
- Windows Defender Security Center
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Understanding the Windows Defender Firewall Basics
- Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
- Managing Security
- Implementing Azure Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection
- Understanding Windows Defender Application Guard
- Understanding Windows Defender Credential Guard
- Implementing and Managing Windows Defender Exploit Guard
- Using Windows Defender Application Control
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 6 Configuring Auditing
- Monitoring Windows
- Introducing Performance Monitor
- Using Other Performance-Monitoring Tools
- Monitor Cloud-Based Tools
- Monitor Azure Device Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Appendix Answers to Review Questions
- Chapter 1: Installing and Updating Windows 10
- Chapter 2: Managing Authentication
- Chapter 3: Managing Devices
- Chapter 4: Planning and Managing Microsoft Intune
- Chapter 5: Managing Security
- Chapter 6: Configuring Auditing
- Index
- Advert
- EULA
