Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Study Guide "Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Study Guide" serves as a comprehensive resource to prepare for the Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification exam. Through twelve chapters covering various aspects of Modern Desktop deployment, management, security, updates and servicing, application management, data and device protection, monitoring and troubleshooting, user profiles and settings, networking, Windows Analytics and telemetry, Windows Virtual Desktop, and exam preparation strategies, readers will gain the knowledge and skills required to excel in their role as a Modern Desktop Administrator. By following the guide and mastering the topics, readers will be well-equipped to pass the certification exam and demonstrate their expertise in managing and administering Modern Desktop environments. The book covers the following: Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Certification Overview of the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification. Understanding the role and responsibilities of a Modern Desktop Administrator. Examining the Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Certification exam structure, format, and scoring. Navigating the Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Certification journey. Developing a study plan and effective exam preparation strategies for Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Certification. Chapter 2: Introduction to Modern Desktop Deployment Understanding the Modern Desktop deployment concepts. Exploring Windows 10 deployment options. Implementing Windows Autopilot for zero-touch deployment. Configuring and managing Microsoft Store for Business. Troubleshooting deployment issues in Modern Desktop. Chapter 3: Modern Desktop Management and Security Managing Windows 10 devices in Microsoft 365. Configuring device policies and compliance settings for Modern Desktop Management and Security. Implementing conditional access and multi-factor authentication for Modern Desktop Management and Security. Utilizing Windows Hello for Business for secure authentication. Implementing Windows Defender Antivirus and Endpoint Protection. Chapter 4: Windows 10 Updates and Servicing Understanding Windows 10 servicing channels and options. Configuring Windows Update policies and settings. Implementing feature updates and quality updates. Managing driver updates and compatibility in Windows 10. Troubleshooting Windows 10 update and servicing issues. Chapter 5: Application Management in Modern Desktop Deploying and managing applications in Microsoft 365. Utilizing Microsoft Endpoint Manager for application deployment. Implementing Microsoft Store for Business for application management. Managing application compatibility and virtualization in Modern Desktop. Troubleshooting application deployment and compatibility issues in Modern Desktop. Chapter 6: Data and Device Protection in Modern Desktop Implementing data protection and encryption in Modern Desktop. Configuring Windows Information Protection (WIP) policies. Implementing BitLocker for device encryption. Utilizing Azure Information Protection for data classification. Troubleshooting data and device protection issues in Modern Desktop. Chapter 7: Modern Desktop Monitoring and Troubleshooting Monitoring and managing Modern Desktop devices. Utilizing Microsoft Endpoint Manager for device monitoring. Implementing Windows Analytics for device health and performance. Troubleshooting common Modern Desktop issues. Analyzing and resolving device performance and reliability issues. Chapter 8: Managing User Profiles and Settings in Modern Desktop Chapter 9: Configuring Modern Desktop Networking Chapter 10: Windows Analytics and Telemetry Chapter 11: Windows Virtual Desktop Chapter 12: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Certification Exam Preparation and Practice
