MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide with Online Labs


Book Description

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.




MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide with Online Labs


Book Description

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 Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop from Practice Labs, the IT Competency Hub, with our popular MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100. Working in these labs gives you the same experience you need to prepare for the Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop MD-100 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 IT professional field. The new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification exam measures a candidate’s ability to deploy Windows, manage devices and data, configure connectivity, and maintain Windows. MCA certification, sought by a growing number of employers, is an important part of any IT professional’s resume. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a must-have book for anyone preparing for certification. This clear and accurate study guide covers 100% of exam objectives—providing hands-on exercises, challenging review questions, full explanations, and real-world examples to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—comprising a self-assessment test, a bonus practice exam, flashcards, a searchable glossary, and chapter exercise videos—is included to fully prepare for exam day. This study guide: Covers all Exam: MD-100 objectives Prepares readers to implement, install, and configure Windows 10 Reinforces comprehension and retention of central exam topics Helps readers learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client Demand for competent IT professionals is already high and continues to grow at a rapid pace. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a valuable resource for preparing for the new Exam MD-100 and 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 Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop Labs with 29 unique lab modules to practice your skills.




MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide


Book Description

The must-have preparation guide for MCA Modern Desktop certification—covers the new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops! 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.




MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide


Book Description

The ultimate study guide for Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification—covers the new Exam MD-100 and the new Exam MD-101 in one book! Referred to as the Modern Desktop, Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s new suite of modern workplace services comprising Windows 10, Office 365, and Enterprise Mobility & Security. IT administrators tasked with deploying and implementing Modern Desktop are required to configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and applications in enterprise environments. Success on the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exam is essential for IT professionals seeking to expand their job opportunities and advance their careers. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide is an indispensable resource for candidates preparing for certification. This guide covers 100% of all exam objectives for the new Exam MD-100: Windows 10 and the new Exam-101: Managing Modern Desktops. All aspects of both new exams are covered, including in-depth information on advanced topics and technologies. Included is access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—offering an assessment test, bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, a searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises (ONLY available for Exam MD-100). This must-have guide enables users to: Configure devices, core services, networking, storage, users, updates, and system and data recovery Implement, install, maintain, manage, and monitor Windows 10 Plan desktop deployment and Microsoft Intune device management solutions Manage identities, applications, remote access, and data access and protection Review real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging practice questions The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide: Exam MD-100 and Exam MD-101 is an essential tool for anyone preparing for the exams and students and IT professionals looking to learn new skills or upgrade their existing skills.




MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide with 900 Practice Test Questions


Book Description

Complete, UPDATED study guide for MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification exams, MD-100 and MD-101. Covers new Windows 11, services, technologies, and more! MCA Microsoft 365 Certified Associate Modern Desktop Administrator Complete Study Guide, Second Edition, is your all-in-one guide to preparing for the exams that will earn you the MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification! In this book, well-known Windows guru and five-time Microsoft MVP, William Panek, guides you through the latest versions of the Windows Client exam (MD-100) and the Managing Modern Desktops exam (MD-101). This one-stop resource covers 100% of the objectives for both exams, providing real world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and challenging review questions. You’ll also dive deeper into some of the more complex topics and technologies, including deploying, maintaining, and upgrading Windows; managing devices and data; configuring storage and connectivity; managing apps and data; and more. Learn everything you need to know to pass the MD-100 and MD-101 exams Earn your MCA Modern Desktop Administrator certification to launch or advance your career Access exercises, review questions, flashcards, and practice exams, in the book and online Master all of the test objectives for the latest exam versions—updated for Windows 11 With this study guide, you also get access to Sybex’s superior online learning environment, including an assessment test, hundreds of practice exams, flashcards, searchable glossary, and videos for many of the chapter exercises. This is the perfect test prep resource for admins preparing for certification and anyone looking to upgrade their existing skills to Microsoft’s latest desktop client.




MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide


Book Description

The essential study guide for the new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification—covers Exam MD-100: Windows 10! The new Microsoft 365 Certified Associate (MCA) Modern Desktop certification exam measures a candidate’s ability to deploy Windows, manage devices and data, configure connectivity, and maintain Windows. MCA certification, sought by a growing number of employers, is an important part of any IT professional’s resume. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a must-have book for anyone preparing for certification. This clear and accurate study guide covers 100% of exam objectives—providing hands-on exercises, challenging review questions, full explanations, and real-world examples. From the intricacies of Windows deployment to advanced security and enterprise capabilities, each chapter explains everything candidates need to know for passing the exam and earning MCA certification. This accurate, up-to-date study guide is designed to prepare administrators to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Access to Sybex's comprehensive online learning environment—comprising a self-assessment test, a bonus practice exam, flashcards, a searchable glossary, and chapter exercise videos—is included to fully prepare for exam day. This study guide: Covers all Exam: MD-100 objectives Prepares readers to implement, install, and configure Windows 10 Reinforces comprehension and retention of central exam topics Helps readers learn new skills or upgrade existing skills to Microsoft's latest desktop client Demand for competent IT professionals is already high and continues to grow at a rapid pace. The MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide: Exam MD-100 is a valuable resource for preparing for the new Exam MD-100 and MCA certification.




Exam Ref MD-100 Windows 10


Book Description

Prepare for the updated version of Microsoft Exam MD-100—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of skills and knowledge required to deploy, configure, and maintain Windows 10 devices and technologies in an enterprise environment. Designed for Windows Administrators, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: • Deploy Windows • Manage devices and data • Configure storage and connectivity • Maintain Windows This Microsoft Exam Ref: • Organizes its coverage by exam objectives • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you • Assumes you have experience administering Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies About the Exam Exam MD-100 focuses on knowledge needed to install Windows 10; perform post-installation configuration; manage users, groups, and devices; configure devices with local policies; manage Windows security; configure networking; configure data access and protection; configure system and data recovery; manage updates; monitor and manage Windows; and configure remote connectivity. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam and Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification credential, demonstrating your ability to deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn




Exam Ref MD-101 Managing Modern Desktops


Book Description

Prepare for Microsoft Exam MD-101–and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of skills and knowledge required to manage modern Windows 10 desktops. Designed for Windows administrators, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Deploy and update operating systems Manage policies and profiles Manage and protect devices Manage apps and data This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you have experience deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in an enterprise environment About the Exam Exam MD-101 focuses on knowledge needed to plan and implement Windows 10 with dynamic deployment or Windows Autopilot; upgrade devices to Windows 10; manage updates and device authentication; plan and implement co-management; implement conditional access and compliance policies; configure device profiles; manage user profiles; manage Windows Defender; manage Intune device enrollment and inventory; monitor devices; deploy/update applications, and implement Mobile Application Management (MAM). About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam and Exam MD-100 Windows 10 fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification credential, demonstrating your ability to install Windows 10 operating systems and deploy and manage modern desktops and devices in an enterprise environment. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn




MCA Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide


Book Description

The must-have preparation guide for MCA Modern Desktop certification—covers the new Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops! 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.




Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide


Book Description

Quickly preps technical and non-technical readers to pass the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam AZ-900 is your complete resource for preparing for the AZ-900 exam. Microsoft Azure is a major component of Microsoft’s cloud computing model, enabling organizations to host their applications and related services in Microsoft’s data centers, eliminating the need for those organizations to purchase and manage their own computer hardware. In addition, serverless computing enables organizations to quickly and easily deploy data services without the need for servers, operating systems, and supporting systems. This book is targeted at anyone who is seeking AZ-900 certification or simply wants to understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure. Whatever your role in business or education, you will benefit from an understanding of Microsoft Azure fundamentals. Readers will also get one year of FREE access to Sybex’s superior online interactive learning environment and test bank, including hundreds of questions, a practice exam, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. This book will help you master the following topics covered in the AZ-900 certification exam: Cloud concepts Cloud types (Public, Private, Hybrid) Azure service types (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) Core Azure services Security, compliance, privacy, and trust Azure pricing levels Legacy and modern lifecycles Growth in the cloud market continues to be very strong, and Microsoft is poised to see rapid and sustained growth in its cloud share. Written by a long-time Microsoft insider who helps customers move their workloads to and manage them in Azure on a daily basis, this book will help you break into the growing Azure space to take advantage of cloud technologies.