Preparing for the MD-100 Windows 10 exam, to achieve Microsoft 365 Certification for Modern Desktop Administrator Associate? Don't know where to start? This post is the MD-100 Certificate Study Guide (with links to each exam objective).
I have curated a list of articles from Microsoft documentation for each objective of the MD-100 exam. Please share the post within your circles so it helps them to prepare for the exam.
MD-100 Windows 10 Course (Online Training)
Pluralsight [Learning Path] MS Desktop Administrator: Windows 10 (Free trial) LinkedIn Learning [Free Trial] Microsoft MD-100 Certificate Exam
MD-100 Windows 10 Practice Test & Lab
| Udemy Practice Test | MD-100 Windows 10 Practice Tests Prep Exam 2020 |
| GitHub Labs | Labs on MD-100 Certificate exam |
MD-100 Windows 10 Reference E-book (PDF)
| Amazon Ref book | Exam Reference book MD-100 Windows 10 |
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Deploy Windows (15-20%)
Deploy Windows 10
Configure language packs
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/14236/windows-language-packs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/add-language-packs-to-windows
Migrate user data
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/usmt/usmt-migrate-user-accounts
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-do-i-migrate-a-windows-10-user-profile-to/
Perform a clean installation
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/how-to-perform-a-clean-install-or-reinstall-of
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-do-clean-installation-windows-10
Perform an in-place upgrade (using tools such as MDT, WDS, ADK, etc.)
Select the appropriate windows edition
Choose a Windows 10 edition (Check with a free trial)
Troubleshoot activation issues
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/20527/windows-10-activation-troubleshooter
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/10738/windows-10-get-help-with-activation-errors
Perform Post-installation Configuration
Configure Edge and Internet Explorer
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/configure-microsoft-edge
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/4026136/windows-10-use-internet-explorer
Configure mobility settings
Configure Mobility Settings (Free trial)
Configure sign-in options
PS Module: Configure Sign-in options (Check with a free trial)
Customize the Windows desktop
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/configure-windows-10-taskbar
PS Module: Customize Windows Desktop (Free trial)
Manage Devices and Data (35-40%)
Manage Local Users, Local Groups, and Devices
Manage devices in directories
Manage local groups
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008
Manage local users
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008
Configure Data Access and Protection
Configure NTFS permissions
YouTube video: Configure NTFS permissions
Configure shared permissions
Configure Devices by Using Local Policies
Configure local registry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/debugger/configuring-the-registry
Implement local policy
Troubleshoot group policies on devices
YouTuve video: Troubleshoot Group Policy in Windows 10
Manage Windows Security
Configure user account control (UAC)
PS clip: User Account Control Implementation
Configure Windows Defender Firewall
Implement encryption
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-bitlocker
Configure Connectivity (15-20%)
Configure Networking
Configure client IP settings
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/15089/windows-change-tcp-ip-settings
Configure mobile networking
LinkedIn Learning video: Mobile Networking (Check with a free trial)
Configure VPN client
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/20510/windows-10-connect-to-vpn
Troubleshoot networking
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/4038658/windows-10-fix-network-connection-issues
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-networking
Configure Wi-Fi profiles
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/create-wifi-profiles
Configure Remote Connectivity
Configure remote management
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/winrm/about-windows-remote-management
Enable PowerShell Remoting
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/microsoft.powershell.core/enable-psremoting
Configure remote desktop access
Amazon link (affiliate)
Maintain Windows (25-30%)
Configure System and Data Recovery
Perform file recovery (including OneDrive)
Perform file recovery (PS Video)
Recover Windows 10
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options
Troubleshoot startup/boot process
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/troubleshoot-windows-startup
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/advanced-troubleshooting-boot-problems
Manage Updates
Check for updates
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/how-windows-update-works
Troubleshoot updates
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-troubleshooting
Validate and test updates
Select the appropriate servicing channel
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels
Configure Windows update options
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-wu-settings
Monitor and Manage Windows
Configure and analyze event logs
How to Configure and Analyze Event Logs in Windows 10?
Manage performance
Manage Windows 10 environment
This brings us to the end of the MD-100 Study Guide
What do you think? Let me know in the comments section if I have missed out on anything. Also, I love to hear from you about how your preparation is going on!
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