Cert Prep: Microsoft Windows Client (MD-100)

Go over the latest exam blueprint for the Managing Modern Desktops exam, one of two exams for learners looking to earn their Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Certification.

Introduction

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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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

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