Cert Prep: Microsoft Windows Client (MD-100)
6h 21mIntermediate2023-01-25
Authors
Joli Ballew
IT Professor, Certified Trainer, Writer
Course details
If you are pursuing your Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification, this course can help you prepare. IT professor and certified trainer Joli Ballew covers in-depth the main skills you need to pass the exam. Joli explains the full process to deploy a Windows client. She guides you through managing identity and access, as well as compliance policies and configuration profiles. Joli highlights ways you can manage, maintain, and protect devices, and she shows you how to manage apps. With Joli’s detailed instruction, you can jumpstart your preparations to take the Microsoft Windows Client (MD-100) exam.
Skills covered
Operating System DistributionWindowsIT Help DeskMicrosoft 365Server AdministrationNetwork and System AdministrationMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Windows client (MD-100) exam prep
Install Windows Client
- Select the appropriate Windows edition
- Prepare hardware for installation
- Perform a manual clean installation
- Choose an upgrade or clean installation
- Perform an in-place upgrade
- Customize a Windows client installation with the Windows ADK
- Configure activation and troubleshoot activation issues
Manage and Use Hyper-V on Windows Client
- Create virtual machines by using Hyper-V
- Manage virtual hard drives
- Manage virtual networks
- Configure Hyper-V settings
- Configure and manage checkpoints
- Enable and use Windows Sandbox
Configure Windows Settings
- Configure notification settings
- Configure and manage Bluetooth settings for devices
- Manage user interface in Windows 10
- Configure the Start menu and Desktop (Windows 11)
- Configure Microsoft Edge
- Configure language and region
- Configure printers and external devices
- Troubleshoot storage and devices
- Configure Windows client by using provisioning packages
- Configure startup options
- Configure and manage services
- Install and configure optional features
Configure Networking and Access
- Configure client IP settings
- Configure mobile networking
- Configure VPN client with built-in tools or Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK)
- Configure and manage certificates on client devices
- Troubleshoot client connectivity
Configure and Manage Storage
- Manage partitions with Disk Management
- Manage storage with PowerShell
- Configure removable devices
- Configure OneDrive on Windows client
- Optimize local drives by using Disk Cleanup or Storage Sense
- Share folders
- Create and manage permissions on shared folders
- Share printers and devices
- Create and manage shared printers and devices
- Troubleshoot access to shared folders and devices
Perform System and Data Recovery
- Troubleshoot boot and startup processes
- Recover Windows client
- Recover the OS with Windows RE Environment
- Recover files
- Create and manage restore points
- Restore from restore points
Manage Windows Updates
- Configure Windows Update and apply group policies
- Select the appropriate servicing channel in an enterprise
- Configure Windows delivery optimization
- Configure updates by using Windows Update for Business
- Troubleshoot updates
Configure Remote Management
- Configure Remote Desktop
- Configure Windows Admin Center
- Configure PowerShell remoting and Windows Remote Management
- Apply remote management settings
- Use Remote Management tools
- Basic remote access troubleshooting
- Configure Remote Assist
- Configure Quick Assist
Monitor and Manage Windows
- Configure and analyze event logs
- Manage performance with Resource Monitor
- Manage performance with Task Manager
- Manage performance with Performance Monitor
- Manage performance with Reliability Monitor
- Configure scheduled tasks
- Manage registry
Manage Users, Groups, and Computer Objects
- Manage local users
- Manage local user profiles
- Manage local groups
- Manage Microsoft accounts on Windows client
- Enable users and groups from Active Directory
- Join computers to Active Directory
- Configure sign-in options
- Manage credentials by using Credential Manager
- Configure User Account Control (UAC)
- Local Administrator Password Solutions (LAPS)
Configure and Manage Local and Group Policies
- Troubleshoot local and domain group policies
- Configure and manage local and group policies
- Configure Windows client settings by using Group Policy
Manage Security Settings on Windows Client
- Implement BitLocker
- Configure and manage Windows client firewall
- Manage virus and threat protection
- Manage application and browser control settings
Conclusion
- Windows client exam