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.
Prerequisites:
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.
Audience:
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.
Outline:
Module 1: Explore the Enterprise Desktop
Module 2: Explore Windows Editions
Module 3: Manage Azure 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
