MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions: Exam MD-100 and Exam MD-101

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Table of Exercises
Introduction
	The Microsoft Certification Program
		How Do You Become Certified on Windows 10/11?
		Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Exam Requirements
		Tips for Taking the Windows Client Exams
	Who Should Read This Book?
	What’s Inside?
		Part I: MD-100
		Part II: MD-101
	What’s Included with the Book
	Interactive Online Learning Environment and Test Bank
	Recommended Home Lab Setup
	How to Contact Sybex or the Author
	Objective Mapping
	How to Contact the Publisher
	Assessment  Test – MD-100
	Assessment Test – MD-101
	Answers to Assessment Test – MD-100
	Answers to Assessment Test – MD-101
Part I Exam MD-100
	Chapter 1 Windows Client Installation
		Understanding the Basics
			Windows 10/11 Features
		Windows 10 vs. Windows 11
		What Has Been Changed in Windows 11?
		Windows 10 and 11 Architecture
		Preparing to Install Windows
			Windows Home
			Windows Pro
			Windows Enterprise
			Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5
			Windows Client Requirements
			New Installation or Upgrade?
			Disk Partitioning
			Language and Region Pack
		Installing Windows 10
			Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 10
			Performing an Upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1
		Installing Windows 11
			Performing a Clean Installation of Windows 11
			Performing an Upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10
			Troubleshooting Installation Problems
			Supporting Multiple-Boot Options
			Using Windows Activation
		Understanding Automated Deployment Options
			An Overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
			An Overview of Unattended Installation
			An Overview of Windows Deployment Services
			An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging
			Overview of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit
			Windows Configuration Designer
			Summary of Windows Client Deployment Options
		Deploying Unattended Installations
			Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging
			Using Windows Configuration Designer to Create a Disk Image
			Using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool
			Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files
		Windows Update
			The Update Process
			Using Windows Update
			Using Windows Update for Business
			Delivery Optimization
			Using Command-Line Options
			Installing Microsoft Store Updates
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 2 Configuring Users
		Understanding User Accounts
			Account Types
			Built-In Accounts
			Local and Domain User Accounts
		Working with User Accounts
			Using the Local Users and Groups Utility
			Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel
			Creating New Users
			Disabling User Accounts
			Deleting User Accounts
			Renaming User Accounts
			Changing a User’s Password
			Using Windows Hello, Pictures, and Biometrics
			Using Device Guard
			Understanding Windows Defender Credential Guard
			Configuring Device Health Attestation
		Managing User Properties
			Managing User Group Membership
			Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders
		Troubleshooting User Account Authentication
		Managing and Creating Groups
			Using Built-In Groups
			Creating Groups
			Managing Group Membership
			Deleting Groups
		Managing Security Using GPOs and LGPOs
			Understanding the GPO and LGPO Basics
			Using the Group Policy Result Tool
			Managing and Applying LGPOs
			Configuring Local Security Policies
			Using Account Policies
			Using Local Policies
		Configuring User Account Control
			Privilege Elevation
			Managing Credentials by Using Credential Manager
			Local Administrator Password Solutions (LAPS)
			Registry and File Virtualization
		Understanding Smart Cards
		Configuring Remote Management
			Remote Assistance
			Easy Connect
			Remote Desktop
			Quick Assist
			Windows Admin Center
			Enabling PowerShell Remoting
			Configuring a VPN Connection
			Transparent Caching
			Broadband Tethering
		Using PowerShell
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 3 Managing Data
		Managing File and Folder Security
			Folder Options/File Explorer Options
			Understanding Dynamic Access Control
			Securing Access to Files and Folders
			Determining and Viewing Effective Permissions for NTFS
			Determining NTFS Permissions for Copied or Moved Files
		Managing Network Access
			Creating and Managing Shared Folders
			Configuring Share Permissions
			Cloud-Based Storage
			Configuring OneDrive
		Understanding Hardware Security
			Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
			Features of BitLocker
			Windows 7 vs. Windows 10/11
			Using the BitLocker Administration and Monitoring Utility
			Use Configuration Manager to Manage BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE)
			Understanding Smart Cards
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 4 Managing the Windows Client Environment
		Managing Windows
			Manipulating the Desktop Environment
			Configuring Personalization
			Using Control Panel
			Using the Microsoft Management Console
			Using the System Settings
			Understanding the Settings Window
			Using PowerShell
		Configuring Mobility Options
			Configuring Offline Files and Synchronization
			Configuring Power Policies
		Managing Windows 10/11 Services
		Configuring Internet Browsers
			Cortana
			Browser Controls
			Pinning Sites to the Taskbar
			Searchable Address Bar
			Security and Privacy Enhancements
			Using the Browser’s Compatibility Mode
			Using Enhanced Security Mode in Edge
			Using InPrivate Browsing
			Configuring Internet Options
		Manage and Use Hyper-V on Windows Client
			Hyper-V System Requirements
			Enabling the Hyper-V Role
			Opening the Hyper-V Manager
			Changing Configuration on an Existing Virtual Machine
			Deleting Virtual Machines
			Manage Virtual Switches
			Managing Virtual Hard Disks
		PowerShell Commands
			Windows Sandbox
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 5 Configuring Security and Devices
		Configuring Disk Storage
			Basic Storage
			Dynamic Storage
			GUID Partition Table
		Using the Disk Management Utility
			Understanding the Disk Management Utility
		Managing Storage
			Managing Dynamic Storage
		Understanding Filesystems
			Filesystem Selection
			Filesystem Conversion
		Configuring NTFS
		Configuring Hardware
			Understanding Devices
			Using Device Manager
			Installing and Updating Device Drivers
			Driver Signing
		Managing I/O Devices
			Configuring Removable Storage Devices
			Managing Printers
		Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
			Understanding the Windows Defender Firewall Basics
			Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
		Managing Windows Security
			Windows Security Center
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 6 Configuring Network Connectivity
		Understanding the Basics
			Peer-to-Peer Networks
			On-Site Active Directory Networks
			Cloud-Based Azure Active Directory
			Other Microsoft Networking Terms and Roles
		Configuring NIC Devices
			Configuring a Network Adapter
			Troubleshooting a Network Adapter
			Configuring Wireless NIC Devices
			Configuring Wi-Fi Direct
		Understanding TCP/IP
			Benefits and Features of TCP/IP
			Basics of IP Addressing and Configuration
			Using IPv6 Addresses
			Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 10
			Testing Your IP Configuration
			Configuring Windows Client on a Network
		Configure VPN Clients
			Configure and Manage Certificates on Client Devices
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 7 Configuring Recovery
		Understanding Recovery
		Knowing the Startup/Boot Options
			Starting in Safe Mode
			Enabling Boot Logging
			Using Other Startup Setting Options
			Understanding System Restore
			Using the System Image Recovery
			Using the Startup Repair Tool
		Maintaining Windows 10/11 with Backup and Restore
			Creating a Backup
			Restoring Files from a Backup
			Recovering Files from OneDrive
			Using the WBAdmin Command Utility
			Using Advanced Backup Options
		Using System Protection
			Creating Restore Points
			Restoring Restore Points
			Cleaning Up Old Restore Points
			Storage Sense
			Using the Recycle Bin
		Monitoring Windows
			Introducing Performance Monitor
			Using Other Performance-Monitoring Tools
			Manage the Registry
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
Part II Exam MD-101
	Chapter 8 Deploy Windows Client
		Plan a Windows Client Deployment
			Microsoft Endpoint Manager (MEM) Overview
			Endpoint Analytics
		Deploying with Windows Autopilot
			Windows Autopilot Requirements
			Configure Device Registration for Autopilot
			Windows Autopilot Profiles
			Provision Windows Devices by Using Autopilot
			Troubleshoot an Autopilot Deployment
		Using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
			Planning MDT Deployments
			MDT Configuration Options
			Plan and Implement PXE Boot by Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Review Questions
	Chapter 9 Managing Identity and Access
		Active Directory vs. Azure Active Directory
			Understanding Active Directory
			Understanding Azure Active Directory
		Managing Hybrid Networks
			Password Hash Synchronization with Azure AD
			Azure Active Directory Pass-Through Authentication
			Federation with Azure AD
			Common Identity Scenarios
			Azure AD Connect
		Configure Enterprise State Roaming in Azure AD
			Requirements of Enterprise State Roaming
			Enable Enterprise State Roaming
		Plan and Implement Conditional Access Policies
			Create a Conditional Access Policy
			Troubleshooting Conditional Access
		Using PowerShell Commands
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 10 Planning and Managing Microsoft Intune
		Managing Devices with Microsoft Intune
			Understanding Microsoft Intune Benefits
			Configuring Intune Subscriptions
			Provisioning User Accounts
			Setting Administrator Accounts
		Supporting Applications
			Deploying Applications Using Intune
			Supporting Broadband Connectivity
			Understanding Data Synchronization
			Using Mobile Application Management
		Understanding Updates
			Deploying Software Updates Using Intune
			Using Intune Compliance Reports
			Using Intune Reports
			Implement App Protection and App Configuration Policies
		PowerShell Commands
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 11 Managing Devices
		Compliance Policies
			Conditional Access
			Plan Device Compliance Policies
			Device Configuration Profiles
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 12 Managing Security
		Windows Security
			Planning and Implementing Endpoint Protection
			Endpoint Security
			Managing Endpoint Security in Microsoft Intune
			Implementing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
			Understanding Microsoft Defender Application Guard
			Understanding Microsoft Defender Credential Guard
			Implementing and Managing Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard
			Using Windows Defender Application Control
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
	Chapter 13 Monitoring Devices
		Monitoring Windows
			Monitor Cloud-Based Tools
			Monitor Azure Device Security
			Monitor Devices by Using Endpoint Manager Admin Center
			Monitoring Devices by Using Endpoint Analytics
		Summary
		Exam Essentials
		Video Resources
		Review Questions
Appendix Answers to Review Questions
	Chapter 1: Windows Client Installation
	Chapter 2: Configuring Users
	Chapter 3: Managing Data
	Chapter 4: Managing the Windows Client Environment
	Chapter 5: Configuring Security and Devices
	Chapter 6: Configuring Network Connectivity
	Chapter 7: Configuring Recovery
	Chapter 8: Deploy Windows Client
	Chapter 9: Managing Identity and Access
	Chapter 10: Planning and Managing Microsoft Intune
	Chapter 11: Managing Devices
	Chapter 12: Managing Security
	Chapter 13: Monitoring Devices
Index
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