Learning Path Microsoft MD-100
Candidates for this exam are administrators who deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Candidates manage identity, access, policies, updates, and apps.
As an administrator, candidates typically collaborate with the Microsoft 365 enterprise administrator to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization.
Candidates must be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and must be proficient and experienced in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows Client and non-Windows devices and technologies.
You may be eligible for ACE college credit if you pass this certification exam. See ACE college credit for certification exams for details.
Exam details on the Microsoft website can be found HERE.
Skills measured:
- Deploy Windows (15-20%)
- Manage devices and data (25-30%)
- Configure storage and connectivity (15-20%)
- Maintain Windows (30-35%)
Optional: Windows Sandbox
A Windows 10 sandbox is not required to gain enough knowledge to pass your exam, but it can certainly help you out understanding and applying the aspects of Windows 10. What’s better than change and experiment with the settings and not having to worry you might mess up your own system? You’ll find a step-by-step guide from Microsoft HERE to create your own Windows Sandbox.
Deploy Windows (15-20%)
Suggested training materials
eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-100: Windows 10, First Edition
Video Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire video course
- Link to Lesson 1: Deploy Windows 10
- Link to Lesson 2: Perform post-installation configuration
Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire course
- Link to Module 1 Installing Windows
- Link to Module 2 Configuring Authorization and Authentication
- Link to Module 3 Post-Installation Configuration and Personalization
Manage devices and data (35-40%)
Suggested training materials
eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-100: Windows 10, First Edition
Video Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire video course
- Link to Lesson 3: Manage accounts and devices
- Link to Lesson 4: Configure data access and protection
- Link to Lesson 5: Configure devices by using local policies
- Link to Lesson 6: Manage Windows security
Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
Configure connectivity (15-20%)
Suggested training materials
eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-100: Windows 10, First Edition
Video Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire video course
- Link to Lesson 7: Configure networking
- Link to Lesson 8: Configure remote connectivity
Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire course
- Link to Module 5 Configuring Networking
- Link to Module 6 Configuring Storage
- Link to Module 7 Configuring Data Access and Usage
Maintain Windows (25-30%)
Suggested training materials
eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-100: Windows 10, First Edition
Video Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire video course
- Link to Lesson 9: Configure system and data recovery
- Link to Lesson 10: Manage and monitor Windows
Course: Microsoft MD-100 – Windows 10
- Link to entire course
- Link to Module 8 Managing Apps in Windows 10
- Link to Module 9 Configuring Threat Protection
- Link to Module 10 Supporting the Windows 10 Environment
- Link to Module 11 Troubleshooting Files and Apps
- Link to Module 12 Troubleshooting the OS
- Link to Module 13 Troubleshooting Hardware and Drivers
Additional study materials Microsoft MD-100
Learning Path – Prepare for the Microsoft MD-100 Exam – Link
Practice Exams Microsoft MD-100