Program Outline
Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator
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 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 Microsoft Entra, Windows Autopilot, Microsoft Intune Suite and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data.
Delivery
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Duration
5 days
Product
M365
Role
Administrator
Microsoft
CloudMicrosoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate
M365
Best Fit
Audience Profile
Who This Program Is For
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.
Overview
Program Summary
As a candidate for this certification, you have subject matter expertise managing devices and client applications in a Microsoft 365 tenant by using Microsoft Intune.
Course Outline
Complete Module Sequence
Review the full module sequence for this program, including the primary topic coverage in each module where available.
1Module 1
MD-102 Explore endpoint management
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Module 1
MD-102 Explore endpoint management
This learning path explains the concepts of supporting the desktop through its entire lifecycle. Students will also be introduced to Microsoft Entra ID and learn the similarities and differences between Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory DS and how to synchronize between the two.
- Explore the Enterprise Desktop
- Explore Windows Editions
- Understand Microsoft Entra ID
- Manage Microsoft Entra identities
2Module 2
MD-102 Execute device enrollment
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Module 2
MD-102 Execute device enrollment
This learning path will cover Microsoft Entra join and will introduce Microsoft Endpoint Manager. We'll also discuss how to configure policies for enrolling devices to Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune.
- Manage device authentication
- Enroll devices using Microsoft Configuration Manager
- Enroll devices using Microsoft Intune
3Module 3
MD-102 Configure profiles for user and devices
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Module 3
MD-102 Configure profiles for user and devices
This learning path explores Intune device profiles, the benefits of user profiles and how to synchronize profile data across multiple devices.
- Execute device profiles
- Oversee device profiles
- Maintain user profiles
4Module 4
MD-102 Examine application management
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Module 4
MD-102 Examine application management
Learners will examine application management methods using on-premises and cloud-based solutions.
- Execute mobile application management
- Deploy and update applications
- Administer endpoint applications
5Module 5
MD-102 Manage authentication and compliance
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Module 5
MD-102 Manage authentication and compliance
This learning path covers the various solutions for managing authentication. Students will also learn about the different types of VPNs, as well as compliance and conditional access policies.
- Protect identities in Microsoft Entra ID
- Enable organizational access
- Implement device compliance
- Generate inventory and compliance reports
6Module 6
MD-102 Manage endpoint security
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Module 6
MD-102 Manage endpoint security
In this learning path, students will learn about data protection and protecting endpoints against threats. This path will also cover the key capabilities of Microsoft Defender solutions.
- Deploy device data protection
- Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
- Manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
7Module 7
MD-102 Deploy using on-premises based tools
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Module 7
MD-102 Deploy using on-premises based tools
Students are introduced to deployment using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and Configuration Manager.
- Assess deployment readiness
- Deploy using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- Deploy using Microsoft Configuration Manager
8Module 8
MD-102 Deploy using cloud based tools
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Module 8
MD-102 Deploy using cloud based tools
Students will learn about using Windows Autopilot and deployment using Microsoft Intune. Students will also learn how co-management can be used to transition to modern management.
- Deploy Devices using Windows Autopilot
- Implement dynamic deployment methods
- Plan a transition to modern endpoint management
- Manage Windows 365
- Manage Azure Virtual Desktop
- Explore Microsoft Intune Suite
Coverage Areas
Topic Coverage
Coverage Item 1
Prepare infrastructure for devices
Coverage Item 2
Manage and maintain devices
Coverage Item 3
Manage applications
Coverage Item 4
Protect devices
Customization
Adapt This Program for Your Team
We can adapt this program around your team structure, platform priorities, delivery goals, and the scenarios your people need to work through in practice.
- •Align labs to your Microsoft tenant and workload scenarios
- •Add readiness checks and exam preparation reviews
- •Extend delivery with role-specific implementation workshops
