Exam MD-100 Windows 10 (beta)

Languages: English
Audiences: IT Professionals
Technology: Windows 10 Release 1809 and later

Skills measured
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Deploy Windows (15-20%)
Deploy Windows 10
Configure language packs; migrate user data; perform a clean installation; perform an in-place upgrade (using tools such as MDT, WDS, ADK, etc.); select the appropriate Windows edition; troubleshoot activation issues
Perform post-installation configuration
Configure Edge and Internet Explorer; configure mobility settings; configure sign-in options; customize the Windows desktop

Manage Devices and Data (35-40%)
Manage local users, local groups, and devices
Manage devices in directories; manage local groups; manage local users
Configure data access and protection
Configure NTFS permissions; configure shared permissions
Configure devices by using local policies
Configure local registry; implement local policy; troubleshoot group policies on devices
Manage Windows security
Configure user account control (UAC); configure Windows Defender Firewall; implement encryption

Configure Connectivity (15-20%)
Configure networking
Configure client IP settings; configure mobile networking; configure VPN client; troubleshoot networking; configure Wi-Fi profiles
Configure remote connectivity
Configure remote management; enable PowerShell Remoting; configure remote desktop access

Maintain Windows (25-30%)
Configure system and data recovery
Perform file recovery (including OneDrive); recover Windows 10; troubleshoot startup/boot process
Manage updates
Check for updates; troubleshoot updates; validate and test updates; select the appropriate servicing channel; configure Windows update options
Monitor and manage Windows
Configure and analyze event logs; manage performance; manage Windows 10 environment

Who should take this exam?
Candidates for this exam are administrators who deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment. Candidates manage identity, access, policies, updates, and apps.

As an administrator, candidates typically collaborate with the M365 Enterprise Administrator to design and implement a device strategy that meets the business needs of a modern organization.

Candidates must be familiar with M365 workloads and must be proficient and experienced in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 10 and non-Windows devices and technologies.
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