Microsoft MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

The MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops exam is a key technology certification for IT professionals looking to advance their careers with Microsoft technologies. This revised certification validates your ability to effectively manage modern desktop environments.

This exam assesses your skills in critical technical areas, including:

• Deploying and Updating Operating Systems: Learn to efficiently deploy and maintain operating systems using tools like Windows Autopilot and Dynamic Deployment.
• Managing Policies and Profiles: Implement and manage policies and profiles to ensure consistent and secure device configurations.
• Managing and Protecting Devices: Gain expertise in device security, including Windows Defender, Intune device enrollment, and monitoring device health.
• Managing Apps and Data: Deploy, update, and manage applications, and implement mobile application management (MAM) strategies.

Important Certification Information:

• Exam Requirement: If you passed Exam 70-698 before March 31, 2019, you need to take only the MD-101 exam on or before July 31, 2019, to earn the Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification.
• Current Requirement: Starting August 1, 2019, both MD-100 and MD-101 are required for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification.

The exam content is weighted to reflect the importance of each topic. Higher percentages indicate a greater number of questions on that area.

Exam Topics Covered:

Module 1: Deploy and Update Operating Systems

• Introduction: Exam overview and course introduction.
• Planning & Implementation:
  • Planning and implementing Windows 10 using dynamic deployment.
  • Implementing Windows 10 using Windows Autopilot.
  • Upgrading devices to Windows 10.
  • Managing Windows updates.
  • Managing device authentication.
• Installation:
  • Installing VMware Workstation 15 in Windows 10.
  • Performing a clean install of Windows 10.
  • Upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10.
  • Configuring locales.
  • Troubleshooting failed installations using setup logs.
  • Installing Windows 16 Server.
  • Installing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) – Part 1 & Part 2.
  • Setting up an on-site domain controller.
  • Joining Windows 10 client machines to an on-site domain controller.
• Azure Integration:
  • Getting started with a free Azure subscription.
  • Familiarizing yourself with the Azure portal.
  • Creating a virtual machine in Azure.

Module 2: Managing Policies and Profiles

• Co-Management: Planning and implementing co-management strategies.
• Conditional Access & Compliance: Implementing Conditional Access and Compliance Policies.
• Device Profiles: Configuring device profiles for consistent settings.
• User Profiles: Managing user profiles effectively.
• Azure Container Instances: Deploying and managing Azure Container Instances.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Managing access with RBAC.
• Network Security: Securing network traffic.
• OneDrive Integration: Installing and configuring OneDrive.

Module 3: Manage and Protect Devices

• Windows Defender: Managing Windows Defender for enhanced security.
• Intune Device Enrollment & Inventory: Implementing Intune device enrollment and inventory management.
• Device Monitoring: Monitoring device health using Windows Defender Security Center.
• Windows Defender Application Guard: Installing and configuring Windows Defender Application Guard.
• Inbound Rules: Creating new inbound rules.

Module 4: Manage Apps and Data

• Application Deployment & Updates: Deploying and updating applications.
• Mobile Application Management (MAM): Implementing Mobile Application Management.
• Microsoft Intune Account Setup: Setting up a Microsoft Intune account.
• Group Creation: Creating new groups.
• Windows Version Confirmation: Confirming the version of Windows.

This Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification is essential for IT professionals responsible for managing and securing modern desktop environments. Prepare for the MD-101 exam and demonstrate your expertise in Windows deployment, device management, and application management.