MD-102 Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator

In this course, students will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and implementing update strategies. The course introduces essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment, management of browser-based applications, and key security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies like Azure Active Directory, Azure Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data.

Target audience
 

The Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in a corporate setting. Their duties include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. They work alongside the M365 Enterprise Administrator to develop and execute a device strategy that aligns with the requirements of a modern organization. Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrators should be well-versed in M365 workloads and possess extensive skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, as well as non-Windows devices. Their role emphasizes cloud services over on-premises management technologies.

Course content

 

MD-102 Explore endpoint management
Explore the Enterprise Desktop
Explore Windows Editions
Understand Microsoft Entra ID
Manage Microsoft Entra identities

MD-102 Execute device enrollment
Manage device authentication
Enroll devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
Enroll devices using Microsoft Intune

MD-102 Configure profiles for user and devices
Execute device profiles
Oversee device profiles
Maintain user profiles

MD-102 Examine application management
Execute mobile application management
Deploy and update applications
Administer endpoint applications

MD-102 Manage authentication and compliance
Protect identities in Microsoft Entra ID
Enable organizational access
Implement device compliance
Generate inventory and compliance reports

MD-102 Manage endpoint security
Deploy device data protection
Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

MD-102 Deploy using on-premises based tools
Assess deployment readiness
Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager

MD-102 Deploy using cloud based tools
Deploy Devices using Windows Autopilot
Implement dynamic deployment methods
Plan a transition to modern endpoint management
Manage Windows 365
Manage Azure Virtual Desktop