Learning Path Microsoft MD-101

 

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 10 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 and upgrade operating systems (25-30%)
• Manage policies and profiles (20-25%)
• Manage and protect devices (30-35%)
• Manage apps and data (10-15%)

 

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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.

 

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Deploy and upgrade operating systems (25-30%)
Suggested training materials

 

eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire book
• Link to Chapter 1. Deploy and Update Operating Systems

Video Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops 

• Link to entire course
• Link to Lesson 1: Deploy Windows 10
  
• Link to Lesson 2: Device Authentication
• Link to Lesson 3: Implement and manage MDM policies

Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire course
• Link to Module 1 Modern Management
• Link to Module 2 Device Enrollment

 

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Manage policies and profiles (20-25%)
Suggested training materials

 

eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire book
• Link to Chapter 2. Manage Policies and Profiles

Video Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops 

• Link to entire course
• Link to Lesson 4: Manage device profiles
  
• Link to Lesson 5: Manage user profiles

Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire course
• Link to Module 3 Configuring Profiles
• Link to Module 4 Application Management
• Link to Module 5 Managing Authentication and Compliance

 

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Manage and protect devices (30-35%)
Suggested training materials

 

eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire book
• Link to Chapter 3. Manage and protect devices

Video Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops 

• Link to entire course
• Link to Lesson 6: Manage Windows Defender
  
• Link to Lesson 7: Manage Intune device enrollment and inventory
• Link to Lesson 8: Monitor and maintain devices

Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire course
• Link to Module 6 Managing Security
• Link to Module 7 Deployment Using Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Part 1
• Link to Module 8 Deployment Using Microsoft Endpoint Manager – Part 2

 

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Manage apps and data (10-15%)
Suggested training materials

 

eBook: Microsoft Press / Exam Ref MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire book
• Link to Chapter 4. Manage Apps and Data

Video Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops 

• Link to entire course
• Link to Lesson 9: Deploy and update applications
  
• Link to Lesson 10: Implement Mobile Application Management

Course: Microsoft MD-101 – Managing Modern Desktops

• Link to entire course
• Link to Module 9 Managing Updates for Windows 10

 

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Practice Exams – Microsoft MD-101

 

• Practice Tests – Microsoft MD-101