Mca Modern Desktop Administrator Study Guide With Online Labs - Exam Md-100

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.

List of contents

Introduction xxi
 
Assessment Test xxxi
 
Part I Exam MD-100 1
 
Chapter 1 Windows 10 Installation 3
 
Understanding the Basics 4
 
Windows 10 Features 8
 
Windows 10 Architecture 10
 
Preparing to Install Windows 10 11
 
Windows 10 Home 11
 
Windows 10 Pro 12
 
Windows 10 Enterprise 13
 
Windows 10 Enterprise E3 and E5 14
 
Windows 10 Requirements 14
 
New Install or Upgrade? 17
 
Disk Partitioning 20
 
Language and Locale 21
 
Installing Windows 10 22
 
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10 22
 
Performing an Upgrade to Windows 10 31
 
Troubleshooting Installation Problems 36
 
Supporting Multiple-Boot Options 38
 
Using Windows Activation 39
 
Understanding Automated Deployment Options 40
 
An Overview of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 41
 
An Overview of Unattended Installation 46
 
An Overview of Windows Deployment Services 48
 
An Overview of the System Preparation Tool and Disk Imaging 51
 
Overview of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit 55
 
Windows Configuration Designer 56
 
Summary of Windows 10 Deployment Options 56
 
Deploying Unattended Installations 57
 
Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare an Installation for Imaging 59
 
Using Windows Configuration Designer to Create a Disk Image 61
 
Using the Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool 63
 
Using Windows System Image Manager to Create Answer Files 65
 
Windows Update 66
 
The Update Process 66
 
Using Windows Update 68
 
Using Command-Line Options 69
 
Installing Windows Store Updates 70
 
Summary 71
 
Exam Essentials 72
 
Video Resources 73
 
Review Questions 74
 
Chapter 2 Configuring Users 77
 
Understanding User Accounts 78
 
Account Types 79
 
Built-In Accounts 80
 
Local and Domain User Accounts 81
 
Working with User Accounts 82
 
Using the Local Users and Groups Utility 82
 
Using the User Accounts Option in Control Panel 84
 
Creating New Users 85
 
Disabling User Accounts 90
 
Deleting User Accounts 91
 
Renaming User Accounts 93
 
Changing a User's Password 94
 
Using Windows Hello, Pictures, and Biometrics 94
 
Using Device Guard 95
 
Understanding Credential Guard 98
 
Configuring Device Health Attestation 99
 
Managing User Properties 101
 
Managing User Group Membership 101
 
Setting Up User Profiles, Logon Scripts, and Home Folders 103
 
Troubleshooting User Account Authentication 109
 
Managing and Creating Groups 110
 
Using Built-In Groups 111
 
Creating Groups 115
 
Managing Group Membership 116
 
Deleting Groups 118
 
Managing Security Using GPOs and LGPOs 118
 
Understanding the GPO and LGPO Basics 118
 
Using the Group Policy Result Tool 120
 
Managing and Applying LGPOs 121
 
Configuring Local Security Policies 123
 
Using Account Policies 124
 
Using Local Policies 130
 
Configuring User Account Control 138
 
Privilege Elevation 138
 
Registry and File Virtualization 140
 
Understanding Smart Cards 140
 
Configuring Remote Management 143
 
Remote Assistance 143
 
Remote Desktop 148
 
Enabling PowerShell Remoting 150
 
Configuring a VPN Connection 151
 
Transparent Caching 153
 

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: W Panek, William Panek, Panek William
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781119784302
• ISBN: 978-1-119-78430-2
• No. of pages: 480
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing; Prüfungsvorbereitung, Zertifizierung, test prep, Zertifizierung f. MSCE u. Novell, Certification (MSCE, Novell, etc.)