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.
 

Audience Profile

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 outline:

• Module 1: Explore the Enterprise Desktop
• Module 2: Explore Windows Editions
• Module 3: Manage Azure Active Directory identities
• Module 4: Manage device authentication
• Module 5: Enroll devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Module 6: Enroll devices using Microsoft Intune
• Module 7: Execute device profiles
• Module 8: Oversee device profiles
• Module 9: Maintain user profiles
• Module 10: Execute mobile application management
• Module 11: Deploy and update applications
• Module 12: Administer endpoint applications
• Module 13: Protect identities in Azure Active Directory
• Module 14: Enable organizational access
• Module 15: Implement device compliance
• Module 16: Generate inventory and compliance reports
• Module 17: Deploy device data protection
• Module 18: Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Module 19: Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
• Module 20: Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
• Module 21: Assess deployment readiness
• Module 22: Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Module 23: Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Module 24: Deploy Devices using Windows Autopilot
• Module 25: Implement dynamic deployment methods
• Module 26: Plan a transition to modern endpoint management
• Module 27: Manage Windows 365
• Module 28: Manage Azure Virtual Desktop

The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, and non-Windows devices.

Exam: MD-102

Boštjan Križnič, MCT