MS-101 Plan your deployment strategy for Windows devices

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain how the Windows as a Service model continually provides new capabilities and updates while maintaining a high level of hardware and software compatibility
• Explain how the modern Windows 10 deployment model combines both traditional on-premises and cloud services to deliver a streamlined, cost effective deployment experience
• Explain how the dynamic Windows 10 deployment model can transform the existing version of Windows 10 that's included on a device to a customized version that is used in your company without reinstalling Windows 10
• Explain how the traditional Windows 10 deployment model is image-based and uses an organization’s on-premises infrastructure

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Autopilot deployment requirements
• Configure Windows Autopilot
• Create and assign a Windows Autopilot profile
• Deploy and validate Windows Autopilot
• Explain how the Autopilot self-deployment model deploys Windows 10 with little or no user interaction
• Explain how the Autopilot pre-provisioned deployment model enables end users to provision new devices by using the preinstalled OEM image and drivers
• Explain how the Autopilot user-driven deployment model enables new Windows 10 devices to be transformed from their initial factory state without requiring IT personnel to ever touch the device
• Deploy BitLocker encryption for Autopiloted devices

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe how Windows 10 Enterprise E3 subscriptions can be purchased through the Cloud Service Provider channel
• Configure Virtual Desktop Access for automatic subscription activation on virtual machines
• Explain how Windows 10 Enterprise licenses can be deployed automatically and without device restart

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify resolutions to common Windows 10 upgrade errors
• Use the SetupDiag tool to analyze Windows Setup log files
• Troubleshoot upgrade errors using the log files generated by the Windows 10 upgrade process
• Analyze Windows 10 error reporting
• Reviewing the Windows 10 upgrade error codes
• Explain common reasons for Windows 10 upgrade failures and how to resolve them

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Identify the types of diagnostic data captured on each device by Windows 10
• Describe the three components of Desktop Analytics - Device Health, Update Compliance, and Upgrade Readiness
• Explain how the Device Health tool analyzes a device's performance and reliability health
• Explain how the Update Compliance tool analyzes how up to date a device is based on software quality updates, feature updates, and anti-virus updates
• Explain how the Upgrade Readiness tool analyzes a device's preparedness to run a Windows 10 upgrade

• Introduction
• Explore Windows as a Service
• Explore the Windows 10 deployment models
• Examine the modern deployment methods
• Examine the dynamic deployment methods
• Examine the traditional deployment methods
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Explore Windows Autopilot
• Examine the Windows Autopilot prerequisites
• Plan the settings for Windows Autopilot profiles
• Examine the Windows Autopilot self-deployment model
• Examine the Windows Autopilot pre-provisioned deployment model
• Examine the Windows Autopilot user-driven deployment model
• Deploy BitLocker encryption for autopiloted devices
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Explore Windows 10 Enterprise E3 availability through the Cloud Service Provider channel
• Configure Virtual Desktop Access for automatic subscription activation on virtual machines
• Deploy Windows 10 Enterprise licenses
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Identify resolutions to common Windows 10 upgrade errors
• Examine Windows Setup log files using the SetupDiag tool
• Understand the meaning of Windows 10 upgrade error codes
• Review common errors in the Windows 10 upgrade process
• Examine log file events using Event Viewer
• Troubleshoot upgrade issues using the Windows 10 log files
• Examine common error codes and how to resolve them
• Knowledge check
• Summary

• Introduction
• Explore Windows 10 diagnostic data
• Explore the major components of Desktop Analytics
• Analyze device performance issues using Device Health
• Analyze status of software updates using Update Compliance
• Analyze device upgrade preparedness using Upgrade Readiness
• Knowledge check
• Summary