Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide: Learn the skills required to become a Microsoft Certified Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

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An administrator's guide to deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in an enterprise environment and passing Exam MD-100: Windows 10 easily Key Features Equip yourself to earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification Develop the skills needed to pass the Exam MD-100 and advance in your organization Learn to install Windows 10 operating systems and deploy and manage modern desktops and devicesBook Description Microsoft Exam MD-100 Windows 10 Certification Guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the MD-100 exam, helping you take the exam with confidence, fully equipped to pass on the first attempt. Complete with a clear, succinct explanation of key concepts, self-assessment questions, tips, and mock exams with detailed answers, this MD-100 study guide covers different facets of upgrading and deploying Windows 10. You'll learn how to manage devices and data, configure connectivity, troubleshoot OS and app problems, and secure and maintain Windows 10 with updates and recovery. You'll also explore different Windows 10 editions and learn how to choose the best fit for your organization. This book will guide you in installing and configuring Windows 10 using different approaches. As you advance, you'll get to grips with managing local users and groups in Windows 10 and learn how to establish connections via different networks, such as a LAN and WLAN/Wi-Fi. By the end of this book, you'll have covered everything you need to pass the MD-100 certification exam and become a Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate. What you will learn Deploy Windows 10 in a variety of ways Manage local users, groups, and devices Configure networking and remote connectivity Gain insights into Windows 10 maintenance Customize different Windows 10 features Become an expert at troubleshooting and recovery Get to grips with managing log files Monitor and manage Windows securityWho this book is for This book is for both experienced and novice IT administrators who work with deploying, configuring, securing, and monitoring devices. Anyone with a working knowledge of managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps can take this exam. Although not necessary, experience with Microsoft 365 workloads, Windows 10 devices, and non-Windows devices will be helpful. Table of Contents Deploying Windows 10 Upgrading Windows 10 Customizing and Configuring Windows 10 Managing Local Users, Groups and Devices Configuring Permissions and File access Configuring and Implementing Local Policies Securing Data and Applications Configuring Various Networks Configuring Remote Connectivity Understanding Troubleshooting and Recovery Managing Updates Managing Log Files Mock Exam (A and B) Cover Title Page Copyright About Packt Contributors Table of Contents Preface Section 1 : Deploying Windows Chapter 1: Deploying Windows 10 Technical requirements Understanding Windows 10 editions and capabilities Learning about Windows 10 editions Understanding Windows 10 capabilities Performing a clean installation Understanding the clean installation process Summary Further reading Chapter 2: Upgrading Windows 10 Technical requirements Performing an in-place upgrade Selecting the right tools for upgrading Learning about High-touch in-place upgrades Choosing between an in-place upgrade and migration Configuring language packs How to get and install language packs Migrating user data Understanding the scanstate.exe command Understanding the loadstate.exe command Troubleshooting activation issues Learning about activation methods Understanding troubleshooting methods Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 3: Customizing and Configuring Windows 10 Technical requirements Configuring Edge and IE Understanding Edge Learning about IE 11 Understanding Enterprise Mode Site Lists Using Enterprise Mode Site List Manager Configuring the sign-in options Using Windows Hello Understanding the security key device Changing your Windows password Configuring a picture password Configuring a Dynamic lock Configuring the mobility settings Understanding the basic power plans Configuring the power plans Configuring the Presentation Settings Customizing the Windows desktop Customizing the Windows Start menu Exporting the Start menu layout Working with PowerShell Using the Command-line interface Using the Graphical User Interface Windows PowerShell ISE Understanding cmdlets Understanding compatibility with command-line tools Getting help with using Windows PowerShell Summary Questions Further reading Section 2 : Managing Devices and Data Chapter 4: Managing Local Users, Groups, and Devices Technical requirements Managing local users Configuring local accounts Default local accounts Creating a local user Using Windows PowerShell Managing local groups Default local groups Creating local groups Using Windows PowerShell Managing devices Joining a device to Azure AD Registering a device to Azure AD Configuring device management Managing device tasks Connecting devices to Azure AD Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 5: Configuring Permissions andFile Access Technical requirements Overviewing different types of file systems FAT NTFS ReFS Configuring and managing file access Understanding tools for managing files and folders Configuring file and folder permissions Understanding permission inheritance Configuring inheritance for all objects Understanding the Effective Access feature Learning about copying and moving files Configuring and managing shared folders Understanding shared folder permissions Viewing shared folders Creating shared folders Shared folder properties Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 6: Configuring and Implementing Local Policies Technical requirements Configuring the local registry Understanding the registry structure Understanding the Registry Editor Configuring local policies Specifying user rights Implementing account policies Configuring a Password Policy Troubleshooting group policies Resultant Set of Policy Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 7: Securing Data and Applications Technical requirements Configuring User Account Control Understanding User Account Control Configuring Threat Protection Understanding malware and threat protection Learning about phishing scams Understanding Windows Security Understanding advanced protection methods Implementing encryption Implementing BitLocker Implementing Encrypting File System Using AppLocker Understanding AppLocker rules Configuring AppLocker Summary Questions Further reading Section 3: Configuring Connectivity Chapter 8: Configuring Various Networks Technical requirements Configuring the IP settings Understanding the IPv4 address Understanding the IPv6 address Configuring mobile networking Setting up a cellular network Setting up a mobile hotspot Configuring remote access An overview of VPNs Creating a VPN connection Understanding Always On VPN Configuring Wi-Fi profiles Understanding the technology of wireless networks Configuring your Wi-Fi settings and profiles Troubleshooting networking issues Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 9: Configuring Remote Connectivity Technical requirements Configuring remote management Configuring the firewall to allow remote management Enabling Remote Desktop Configuring Remote Assistance Using MMC Configuring Remote Desktop access Using Remote Desktop Using Remote Assistance Using Quick Assist Enabling PowerShell Remoting Summary Questions Further reading Section 4: Maintaining Windows Chapter 10: Understanding Troubleshooting and Recovery Technical requirements Performing file recovery Understanding File History Learning about the Previous Versions tab Comparing file recovery options Troubleshooting file recovery Recovering Windows 10 Configuring a Recovery Drive Learning about System Restore Understanding the Windows Recovery Environment Learning about the Reset this PC option Understanding the Fresh Start feature Troubleshooting the startup/boot process Understanding the startup process Learning about Windows Secure Boot Understanding the Windows 10 BCD store Troubleshooting applications Troubleshooting Windows Installer issues Resolving application deployment issues Learning to resolve application operations issues Resolving Universal Windows Apps issues Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 11: Managing Updates Technical requirements Selecting the appropriate servicing channel Getting to know Windows as a service Selecting the servicing channels Using deployment rings Configuring the Windows Update options Understanding Delivery Optimization Checking for updates Validating and testing updates Troubleshooting updates Rolling back updates Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 12: Managing Log Files Technical requirements Configuring and analyzing event logs Understanding event logs Creating Custom Views Configuring Event Subscriptions Creating a Subscription Managing performance Monitoring performance with Task Manager Examining performance with Resource Monitor Monitoring performance with Performance Monitor Surveilling performance with Reliability Monitor Managing Windows 10 environment Monitoring and managing printers Configuring the indexing options Configuring and managing services Summary Questions Further reading Chapter 13: Mock Exam (A and B) Mock exam A Mock exam B Assessments Chapter 1 – Deploying Windows 10 Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Chapter 2 – Upgrading Windows 10 Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Chapter 3 – Customizing and Configuring Windows 10 Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Chapter 4 – Managing Local Users, Groups, and Devices Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Chapter 5 – Configuring Permissions and File Access Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Question 6 Answer Question 7 Answer Chapter 6 – Configuring and Implementing Local Policies Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Chapter 7 – Securing Data and Applications Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Question 6 Answer Chapter 8 – Configuring Various Networks Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Question 6 Answer Chapter 9 – Configuring Remote Connectivity Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Chapter 10 – Understanding Troubleshooting and Recovery Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Question 6 Answer Question 7 Answer Chapter 11 – Managing Updates Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Chapter 12 – Managing Log Files Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Question 6 Answer Question 7 Answer Mock Exam 1 Question 1 Answer Question 2 Answer Question 3 Answer Question 4 Answer Question 5 Answer Question 6 Answer Question 7 Answer Question 8 Answer Question 9 Answer Question 10 Answer Question 11 Answer Question 12 Answer Question 13 Answer Question 14 Answer Question 15 Answer Question 16 Answer Question 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