Course Summary

The course introduces essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment, management of browser-based applications, and key security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies like Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data.

Deploy Windows client (25–30%)
• Prepare for a Windows client deployment
• Select a deployment tool based on requirements
• Choose between migrate and rebuild
• Choose an imaging and/or provisioning strategy
• Select a Windows edition based on requirements
• Implement subscription-based activation
• Deploy Windows 365
• Plan and implement a Windows client deployment by using Windows Autopilot
• Configure device registration for Autopilot
• Create, validate, and assign deployment profiles
• Set up the Enrollment Status Page (ESP)
• Deploy Windows devices by using Autopilot
• Troubleshoot an Autopilot deployment
• Plan and implement a Windows client deployment by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
• Plan and implement an MDT deployment infrastructure
• Create, manage, and deploy images
• Monitor and troubleshoot a deployment
• Plan and configure user state migration
• Configure remote management
• Configure Remote Help in Intune
• Configure Remote Desktop on a Windows client
• Configure the Windows Admin Center
• Configure PowerShell remoting and Windows Remote Management (WinRM)

Manage identity and compliance (15–20%)
• Manage identity
• Implement user authentication on Windows devices, including Windows Hello for Business, passwordless, and tokens
• Manage role-based access control (RBAC) for Intune
• Register devices in and join devices to Microsoft Entra
• Implement the Intune Connector for Active Directory
• Manage the membership of local groups on Windows devices
• Implement and manage Local Administrative Passwords Solution (LAPS) for Microsoft Entra
• Implement compliance policies for all supported device platforms by using Intune
• Specify compliance policies to meet requirements
• Implement compliance policies
• Implement Conditional Access policies that require a compliance status
• Manage notifications for compliance policies
• Monitor device compliance
• Troubleshoot compliance policies

Manage, maintain, and protect devices (40–45%)
• Manage the device lifecycle in Intune
Configure enrollment settings
• Configure automatic and bulk enrollment, including Windows, iOS, and Android
• Configure policy sets
• Restart, retire, or wipe devices
• Manage device configuration for all supported device platforms by using Intune
Specify configuration profiles to meet requirements
• Implement configuration profiles
• Monitor and troubleshoot configuration profiles
• Configure and implement Windows kiosk mode
• Configure and implement profiles on Android devices, including fully managed, dedicated, corporate owned, and work profile
• Plan and implement Microsoft Tunnel for Intune
• Monitor devices
• Monitor devices by using Intune
• Monitor devices by using Azure Monitor
• Analyze and respond to issues identified in Endpoint analytics and Adoption Score
• Manage device updates for all supported device platforms by using Intune
Plan for device updates
• Create and manage update policies by using Intune
• Manage Android updates by using configuration profiles
• Monitor updates
• Troubleshoot updates in Intune
• Configure Windows client delivery optimization by using Intune
• Create and manage update rings by using Intune
• Implement endpoint protection for all supported device platforms
• Implement and manage security baselines in Intune
• Create and manage configuration policies for Endpoint security including antivirus, encryption, firewall, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and attack surface reduction (ASR)
• Onboard devices to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Implement automated response capabilities in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Review and respond to device issues identified in the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management dashboard

Manage applications (10–15%)
• Deploy and update apps for all supported device platforms
• Deploy apps by using Intune
• Configure Microsoft 365 Apps deployment by using the Microsoft Office Deployment Tool or Office Customization Tool (OCT)
• Manage Microsoft 365 Apps by using the Microsoft 365 Apps admin center
• Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps by using Intune
• Configure policies for Office apps by using Group Policy or Intune
• Deploy apps from platform-specific app stores by using Intune
• Plan and implement app protection and app configuration policies
• Plan and implement app protection policies for iOS and Android
• Manage app protection policies
• Implement Conditional Access policies for app protection policies
• Plan and implement app configuration policies for managed apps and managed devices
• Manage app configuration policies

The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, and non-Windows devices.

Deploy Windows client (25–30%) Manage identity and compliance (15–20%) Manage, maintain, and protect devices (40–45%) Manage applications (10–15%)

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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