Course subjects
Module 1: Modern Management
This module explains the concepts of supporting the desktop through it's entire lifecycle. Finally, students will be introduced to the tools and strategies used for desktop deployment. Students well be introduced to the concept of directory in the cloud with Azure AD. Students will learn the similarities and differences between Azure AD and Active Directory DS and how to synchronise between the two. Students will explore identity management in Azure AD and learn about identity protection using Windows Hello for Business, as well as Azure AD Identity Protection and multi-factor authentication.
Lessons
Lab : Managing identities in Azure AD
Lab : Using Azure AD Connect to connect Active Directories
Module 2: Device Enrollment
This module will also cover Azure AD join and will be introduced to Microsoft Endpoint Manager, as well as learn how to configure policies for enrolling devices to Endpoint Manager and Intune.
Lessons
Manage Device Authentication
Device Enrollment using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Device Enrollment using Microsoft Intune
Lab : Manage Device Enrollment into Intune
Lab : Configuring and managing Azure AD Join
Lab : Enrolling devices into Microsoft Intune
Module 3: Configuring Profiles
This module dives deeper into Intune device profiles including the types of device profiles and the difference between built-in and custom profiles. The student will learn about assigning profiles to Azure AD groups and monitoring devices and profiles in Intune. You will be introduced to the various user profile types that exist in Windows for on-premises devices. You will learn about the benefits of various profiles and how to switch between types of profiles. You will examine how Folder Redirection works and how to set it up. The lesson will then conclude with an overview of Enterprise State roaming and how to configure it for Azure AD devices.
Lessons
Lab : Configuring Enterprise State Roaming
Lab : Creating and Deploying Configuration Profiles
Lab : Monitor device and user activity in Intune
Module 4: Application Management
In this module, students learn about application management on-premise and cloud-based solutions. This module will cover how to manage Office 365 ProPlus deployments in Endpoint Manager as well as how to manage apps on non-enrolled devices. The module will also include managing Win32 apps and deployment using the Microsoft Store for Business. This module will conclude with an overview of Microsoft Edge and Enterprise Mode.
Lessons
Implement Mobile Application Management (MAM)
Deploying and updating applications
Administering applications
Lab : Configure App Protection Policies for Mobile Device
Lab : Deploying cloud apps using Intune
Lab : Deploy Apps using Endpoint Configuration Manager
Lab : Deploy Apps using Microsoft Store for Business
Module 5: Managing Authentication in Azure AD
This module covers the various solutions for managing authentication. The student will also learn about the different types of VPNs. This module also covers compliance policies and how to create conditional access policies.
Lessons
Protecting Identities in Azure AD
Enabling Organisation Access
Implement Device Compliance Policies
Using Reporting
Lab : Creating device inventory reports
Lab : Configuring and validating device compliance
Lab : Configuring Multi-factor Authentication
Lab : Configuring Self-service password reset for user accounts in Azure AD
Module 6: Managing Security
In this module, students will learn about data protection. Topics will include Windows & Azure Information Protection, and various encryption technologies supported in Windows. This module also covers key capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and how to implement these capabilities on devices in your organisation. The module concludes using Microsoft Defender and using functionalities such as antivirus, firewall and Credential Guard.
Lessons
Implement device data protection
Managing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Managing Microsoft Defender in Windows Client
Lab : Configuring Endpoint security using Intune
Lab : Configure and Deploy Windows Information Protection Policies by using Intune
Lab : Configuring Disk Encryption Using Intune
Module 7: Deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager - Part 1
In this two-part module, students well be introduced to deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager. Part 1 will cover the tools for assessing the infrastructure and planning a deployment, followed by deployment using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Endpoint Configuration Manager.
Lessons
Lab : Deploying Windows 10 using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Lab : Deploying Windows 10 using Endpoint Configuration Manager
Module 8: Deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager - Part 2
This module continues with deployment using Microsoft Endpoint Manager. In part two, the student will learn about using Windows Autopilot and deployment using Microsoft Intune. This module will also include dynamic OS deployment methods, such as Subscription Activation. The module will conclude learning how Co-Management can be used to transitioning to modern management. Finally, students will be introduced to Azure Virtual Desktops and how to configure and manage cloud PC using Windows 365.
Lessons
Deploying New Devices
Dynamic Deployment Methods
Planning a Transition to Modern Management
Managing Virtual Desktops
Lab : Configuring Co-Management Using Configuration Manager
Lab : Deploying Windows 10 with Autopilot
Module 9: Managing Updates and Using Analytics
This module covers managing updates to Windows. This module introduces the servicing options for Windows clients. Students will learn the different methods for deploying updates and how to configure windows update policies. Finally, students will learn how to ensure and monitor updates using Desktop Analytics.
Lessons
Lab : Managing Windows 10 security and feature updates
