Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)

(MD-101) / ISBN: 978-1-64459-159-8
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Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101)

Kick start your prep for the Microsoft MD-101 certification exam with the Managing Managing Modern Desktops (MD-101) course and lab. The lab is versatile and delivers hands-on experience, replacing expensive physical labs. The course and lab comprehensively cover the MD-101 certification exam objectives and provide the knowledge required to manage security, devices, and authentication; configure audit, plan and manage Microsoft Intune, and more.
Here's what you will get

The MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops exam is a part of the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification. The Microsoft MD-101 certification exam validates a candidate's skills and knowledge required to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. The certified MD-101 candidates will manage identity, access, policies, updates, and applications.

Lessons
  • 7+ Lessons
  • 60+ Quizzes
  • 85+ Flashcards
  • 61+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
  • 40+ Pre Assessment Questions
  • 2+ Full Length Tests
  • 40+ Post Assessment Questions
  • 80+ Practice Test Questions
LiveLab
  • 24+ LiveLab
Here's what you will learn
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  • The Microsoft Certification Program
  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • What's Inside?
  • Objective Mapping
  • Understanding the Basics
  • Understanding the Windows 10 Architecture
  • Preparing to Install Windows 10
  • Installing Windows 10
  • Understanding Automated Deployment Options
  • Deploying Unattended Installations
  • Deploying with Windows Autopilot
  • Understanding Windows Updates
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Active Directory vs. Azure Active Directory
  • Managing Hybrid Networks
  • Implementing Active Directory Federation Services
  • Using PowerShell Commands
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Understanding File Systems
  • Configuring NTFS
  • Configuring Disk Storage
  • Using the Disk Management Utility
  • Managing Storage
  • Windows 10 Devices in Azure
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Managing Devices with Microsoft Intune
  • Supporting Applications
  • Understanding Updates
  • PowerShell Commands
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Managing Windows Security
  • Configuring Windows Firewall
  • Managing Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Monitoring Windows
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Hands on Activities (Live Labs)

  • Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10
  • Configuring Locales
  • Installing and Configuring MDT
  • Using the System Preparation Tool
  • Setting Up an On-Site Domain Controller
  • Installing and Configuring the AD FS Role on a Computer Using Server Manager
  • Creating an Azure VPN gateway
  • Creating the Local Network Gateway
  • Creating an Azure ExpressRoute
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS using PowerShell
  • Configuring Disk Quotas
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Installing and Configuring OneDrive
  • Adding an MMC Snap-In
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a GPT Disk
  • Editing a Drive Letter
  • Deleting a Partition
  • Creating a New Volume
  • Creating an Extended Volume
  • Running a Quick Scan
  • Creating a New Inbound Rule
  • Using Performance Monitor
  • Working with Task Manager
  • Using Event Viewer
Exam FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam? 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.
What is the exam registration fee? USD 165
Where do I take the exam? Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam? Drag and drop, hot spot, multiple choices, Short answer, choose and reorder, simulation, scenario-based, short answer, and Build-list
How many questions are asked in the exam? The exam contains 40-60 questions.
What is the duration of the exam? 180 minutes
What is the passing score? 700

(on a scale of 1-1000)
What is the exam's retake policy?

General Microsoft Certification exam retake policy

  • If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam. At that time, candidates can log onto their certification dashboard and reschedule the exam themselves.
  • If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14 days before retaking the exam a third time.
  • A 14-day waiting period is also imposed between the third and fourth attempts and fourth and fifth attempts.
  • A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of their first attempt.
  • To take a given exam more than five times per year or to have the time between attempts waived, a candidate must have experienced one of the errors listed below and request an exception from Microsoft. Requests should be sent to mlsecure@microsoft.com. These requests must include the following information:
    • Candidate ID
    • First/Last Name
    • Email associated with your Candidate ID
    • Exam Registration ID
    • Exam Number
    • Description of error
    • Pearson VUE case number
What is the validity of the certification? For life
Where can I find more information about this exam? Know more about the MD101
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?
  • System Administrator
  • Windows Client Administrator
  • Network Server Administrator
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