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Chapter 1: Deploy and Update Operating Systems

Prepare for Microsoft Exam MD-101 GÇö and help students master real-world skills and knowledge required to manage modern Windows 10 desktops. Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Associate level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

• Deploy and update operating systems
• Manage policies and profiles
• Manage and protect devices
• Manage apps and data

This Microsoft Exam Ref:

• Organizes its coverage by exam objectives
• Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge students
• Assumes you have experience deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in an enterprise environment

About the Exam

Exam MD-101 focuses on knowledge needed to plan and implement Windows 10 with dynamic deployment or Windows Autopilot; upgrade devices to Windows 10; manage updates and device authentication; plan and implement co-management; implement conditional access and compliance policies; configure device profiles; manage user profiles; manage Windows Defender; manage Intune device enrollment and inventory; monitor devices; deploy/update applications, and implement Mobile Application Management (MAM).

About Microsoft Certification

Passing this exam and Exam MD-100 Windows 10 fulfills requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification credential, demonstrating ability to install Windows 10 operating systems and deploy and manage modern desktops and devices in an enterprise environment.

See full details at: microsoft.com/learn