Summary
Managing Modern Desktops
In this course, students will learn how to plan and implement an operating system deployment strategy using modern deployment methods, as well as how to implement an update strategy. Students will be introduced to key components of modern management and co-management strategies. This course also covers what it takes to incorporate Microsoft Intune into your organization. Students will also learn about methods for deployment and management of apps and browser-based applications. Students will be introduced to the key concepts of security in modern management including authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Students will be introduced to technologies such Azure Active Directory, Azure Information Protection and Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, as well as how to leverage them to protect devices and data.
Introduction
Audience profile
The Modern Desktop Administrator deploys, configures, secures, manages, and monitors devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Responsibilities include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. The MDA collaborates with the M365 Enterprise Administrator to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization.
The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices. The MDA role focuses on cloud services rather than on-premises management technologies.
Prerequisites
The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices. The MDA role focuses on cloud services rather than on-premises management technologies. It is recommended students complete course MD-100, Windows 10, prior to taking this course.
Outline
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Module 1: Planning an Operating System Deployment Strategy
- The Enterprise Desktop
- Assessing Deployment Readiness
- Deployment Tools & Strategies
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Lab : Practice Lab - Planning Windows 10 deployment
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the enterprise desktop lifecycle.
- Describe how to assess an existing environment.
- Describe methods for mitigating deployment blockers.
- Describe the different tools and methods for deployment.
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Module 2: Implementing Windows 10
- Upgrading Devices to Windows 10
- Deploying New Devices and Refreshing
- Migrating Devices to Windows 10
- Alternate Deployment Methods
- Imaging Considerations
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Lab : Practice Lab - Implementing Windows 10
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After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Develop an Operating System deployment and upgrade strategy.
- Understand the different methods of deployment.
- Understand which scenarios on-premise and cloud-based solutions can be used for.
- Deploy and migrate desktops to Windows 10.
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Module 3: Managing Updates for Windows 10
- Updating Windows 10
- Windows Update for Business
- Introduction to Windows Analytics
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Lab : Practice Lab - Managing Updates for Windows 10
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Windows 10 servicing channels.
- Configure a Windows update policy using Group Policy settings.
- Configure Windows Update for Business to deploy OS updates.
- Use Windows Analytics to assess upgrade readiness and update compliance.
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Module 4: Device Enrollment
- Device management options
- Microsoft Intune Overview
- Manage Intune device enrollment and inventory
- Managing devices with Intune
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Lab : Practice Lab - Device Enrollment and Management
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe benefits and methods for migrating to co-management.
- Deploy an MDM with Microsoft Intune.
- Configure device enrollment.
- Enroll desktop and mobile devices in Windows Intune.
- Configure and downloads inventory reports.
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Module 5: Configuring Profiles
- Configuring device profiles
- Managing user profiles
- Monitoring devices
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Lab : Practice Lab - Managing profiles
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the types of device profiles.
- Create and assign device profiles.
- Configure user profile and folder redirection.
- Monitor and report on devices using Intune and Windows Analytics.
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Module 6: Application Management
- Implement Mobile Application Management (MAM)
- Deploying and updating applications
- Administering applications
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Lab : Practice Lab - Managing Applications
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the methods for application management.
- Deploy applications using Intune and Group Policy.
- Configure Microsoft Store for Business.
- Deploy Office365 ProPlus using Intune.
- Manage and report application inventory and licenses.
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Module 7: Managing Authentication in Azure AD
- Azure AD Overview
- Managing identities in Azure AD
- Protecting identities in Azure AD
- Managing device authentication
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Lab : Practice Lab - Managing objects and authentication in Azure AD
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the capabilities of Azure AD.
- Manage users using Azure AD with Active Directory DS.
- Implement Windows Hello for Business.
- Join devices to Azure AD.
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Module 8: Managing Device Access and Compliance
- Microsoft Intune Overview
- Implement device compliance policies
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Lab : Practice Lab - Managing Access and Compliance
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe methods of enabling access from external networks.
- Deploy compliance and conditional access policies.
- Use Intune to monitor device compliance.
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Module 9: Managing Security
- Implement device data protection
- Managing Windows Defender ATP
- Managing Windows Defender in Windows 10
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Lab : Practice Lab - Managing Security in Windows 10
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After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the methods protecting device data.
- Describe the capabilities and benefits of Windows ATP.
- Deploy and manage settings for Windows Defender clients.
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**Indicates a course that is only a half day.