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

✍ Scribed by William Panek

• Publisher: Sybex
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 971
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Complete, UPDATED study guide for MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exams, MD-100 and MD-101. Covers new Windows 11, services, technologies, and more!

MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide, Second Edition, is your all-in-one guide to preparing for the exams that will earn you the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification! In this book, well-known Windows guru and five-time Microsoft MVP, William Panek, guides you through the latest versions of the Windows Client exam (MD-100) and the Managing Modern Desktops exam (MD-101).

This one-stop resource covers 100% of the objectives for both exams, providing real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions. You’ll also dive deeper into some of the more complex topics and technologies, including deploying, maintaining, and upgrading Windows; managing devices and data; configuring storage and connectivity; managing apps and data; and more.

• Learn everything you need to know to pass the MD-100 and MD-101 exams
• Earn your MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification to launch or advance your career
• Access exercises, review questions, flashcards, and practice exams, in the book and online
• Master all of the test objectives for the latest exam versions―updated for Windows 11

With this study guide, you also get access to Sybex’s superior online learning environment, including an assessment test, hundreds of practice exams, flashcards, searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises. This is the perfect test prep resource for admins preparing for certification and anyone looking to upgrade their existing skills to Microsoft’s latest desktop client.

✦ Table of Contents

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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