MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide with Online Labs: Exam MD-101 - Softcover

Panek, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119784328 ISBN 13: 9781119784326

Publisher: Sybex, 2020

Synopsis

Virtual, hands-on learning labs allow you to apply your technical skills using live hardware and software hosted in the cloud. So Sybex has bundled Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops labs from Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, with our popular MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101.  Working in these labs gives you the same experience you need to prepare for the MD-101 exam that you would face in a real-life setting. Used in addition to the book, the labs are a proven way to prepare for the certification and for work in the Windows administration field.

Microsoft’s Modern Desktop integrates Windows 10, Office 365, and advanced security capabilities. Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification candidates need to be familiar with Microsoft 365 workloads and demonstrate proficiency in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies. The new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops measures candidate’s ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, and manage apps and data. Candidates are required to know how to perform a range of tasks to pass the exam and earn certification.

The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101 provides in-depth examination of the complexities of Microsoft 365. Focusing on the job role of IT administrators, this clear, authoritative guide covers 100% of the new exam objectives. Real-world examples, detailed explanations, practical exercises, and challenging review questions help readers fully prepare for the exam. Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment―in which candidates can access an assessment test, electronic flash cards, a searchable glossary, and bonus practice exams―is included to provide comprehensive exam preparation. Topics include:

• Planning and implementing Windows 10 using dynamic deployment and Windows Autopilot
• Upgrading devices to Windows 10 and managing updates and device authentication
• Managing access polices, compliance policies, and device and user profiles
• Implementing and managing Windows Defender and Intune device enrollment
• Deploying and updating applications and implementing Mobile Application Management (MAM)

The move to Windows 10 has greatly increased the demand for qualified and certified desktop administrators in corporate and enterprise settings. MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops is an invaluable resource for IT professionals seeking MCA certification.

And with this edition you also get Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops Labs with 29 unique lab modules to practice your skills.

NOTE: The title requires an active Microsoft 365 subscription. This subscription will be needed to complete specific tasks in the labs. A free 30-day trial account can be created at the Microsoft 365 website.

About this title

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

WILLIAM PANEK, MCP, MCSE, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA, is a Five-Time Microsoft MVP Winner. He has taught at Boston University, Clark University, and the University of Maryland, and presently conducts live online classes for StormWind Studios (www.stormwind.com). Will has been a consultant and trainer for the United States Secret Service, Cisco, the United States Air Force, and the United States Army. He also creates training videos to help students prepare for various Microsoft exams.

From the Back Cover

Your complete Guide to Preparing for the Microsoft 365^® Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop Administrator certification, Now with 29 Online Lab Modules

The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide is the leading resource for preparing for Microsoft’s EXAM MD-101. A critical part of Microsoft 365 certification, the exam measures your ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, apps, and data, and other IT administration tasks. This comprehensive, user-friendly guide covers 100% of all exam objectives― providing real-world examples, detailed explanations, challenging review questions, and practical hands-on exercises.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you’ll be ready for:

• Dynamic Deployment
• Microsoft Network Setup
• Domain Security
• Mobile Application Management
• Windows Defender

Wiley has partnered up with Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, to give IT learners discounted access to their live, virtual Practice Labs. Connect to real devices using actual hardware and software straight from a web browser. Practice Labs allow you to cement your theoretical studies with practical, hands-on experience. Master your IT skills and gain virtual work experience to increase your employability. Each purchase provides 6 months’ unlimited access. Ready to practice your IT skills?

NOTE: The labs with this book require an active Microsoft 365 subscription to complete specific tasks in the labs. A free 30-day trial account can be created at the Microsoft 365 website.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• The practice exam helps you to identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you’re ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

ABOUT THE PRACTICE LABS MD-101 LABS

So you can practice with hands-on learning in a real environment, Sybex has bundled Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs Modern Desktop Administration MD-101 Labs with 29 unique lab modules to practice your skills.

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From the Inside Flap

Your complete Guide to Preparing for the Microsoft 365^(R) Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop Administrator certification, Now with 29 Online Lab Modules

The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide is the leading resource for preparing for Microsoft's EXAM MD-101. A critical part of Microsoft 365 certification, the exam measures your ability to deploy and update operating systems, manage policies and profiles, manage and protect devices, apps, and data, and other IT administration tasks. This comprehensive, user-friendly guide covers 100% of all exam objectives-- providing real-world examples, detailed explanations, challenging review questions, and practical hands-on exercises.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Dynamic Deployment
• Microsoft Network Setup
• Domain Security
• Mobile Application Management
• Windows Defender

Wiley has partnered up with Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, to give IT learners discounted access to their live, virtual Practice Labs. Connect to real devices using actual hardware and software straight from a web browser. Practice Labs allow you to cement your theoretical studies with practical, hands-on experience. Master your IT skills and gain virtual work experience to increase your employability. Each purchase provides 6 months' unlimited access. Ready to practice your IT skills?

NOTE: The labs with this book require an active Microsoft 365 subscription to complete specific tasks in the labs. A free 30-day trial account can be created at the Microsoft 365 website.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access after activation to:

• The practice exam helps you to identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam.
• 100 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

ABOUT THE PRACTICE LABS MD-101 LABS

So you can practice with hands-on learning in a real environment, Sybex has bundled Practice Labs virtual labs that run from your browser. The registration code is included with the book and gives you 6 months unlimited access to Practice Labs Modern Desktop Administration MD-101 Labs with 29 unique lab modules to practice your skills.

CATEGORY

COMPUTERS/Certification Guides

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119784328
• ISBN 13: 9781119784326
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384