MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide

✍ Scribed by William Panek

• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
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✦ Table of Contents

MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents at a Glance
Contents
Table of Exercises
Introduction
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
Part I Exam MD-100
Chapter 1 Windows 10 Installation
Understanding the Basics
Windows 10 Features
Windows 10 Architecture
Preparing to Install Windows 10
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5
Windows 10 Requirements
New Install or Upgrade?
Disk Partitioning
Language and Locale
Installing Windows 10
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10
Performing an Upgrade to 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 10 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 Command-Line Options
Installing Windows 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 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
Registry and File Virtualization
Understanding Smart Cards
Configuring Remote Management
Remote Assistance
Remote Desktop
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
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
Configuring OneDrive
Understanding Hardware Security
Using BitLocker Drive Encryption
Features of BitLocker
Windows 7 vs. Windows 10
Using the BitLocker Administration and Monitoring Utility
Understanding Smart Cards
Summary
Exam Essentials
Video Resources
Review Questions
Chapter 4 Managing the Windows 10 Environment
Managing Windows
Manipulating the Desktop Environment
Configuring Personalization
Using Control Panel
Using the Microsoft Management Console
Using the System Icon
Understanding the Settings Window
Using PowerShell
Configuring Mobility Options
Configuring Offline Files and Synchronization
Configuring Power Policies
Configuring Windows To Go
Managing Windows 10 Services
Configuring Internet Browsers
Cortana
Browser Controls
Pinning Sites to the Taskbar
Searchable Address Bar
Security and Privacy Enhancements
Using the Browser’s Compatibility View
Using Protected Mode for IE11
Using InPrivate Browsing
Configuring Windows Internet Explorer 11 Options
Summary
Exam Essentials
Video Resources
Review Questions
Chapter 5 Configuring Security and Devices
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
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 10 on a Network
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 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
Using the Recycle Bin
Monitoring Windows
Introducing Performance Monitor
Using Other Performance-Monitoring Tools
Summary
Exam Essentials
Video Resources
Review Questions
Appendix Answer to Review Questions
Chapter 1: Windows 10 Installation
Chapter 2: Configuring Users
Chapter 3: Managing Data
Chapter 4: Managing the Windows 10 Environment
Chapter 5: Configuring Security and Devices
Chapter 6: Configuring Network Connectivity
Chapter 7: Configuring Recovery
Index
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