Microsoft MD-100 Certification - Study Guide
Links to help you study for and pass the Microsoft MD-100 Certification Test
Microsoft 365 Certified - Modern Desktop Administrator - Associate
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- Prerequisites
- Background
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Exam Details
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Microsoft Learning path
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External Links
- Other Training Options
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Summary
Objective
To provide a one-stop shop for all the topics covered in the Microsoft MD-100 Certification exam.
Prerequisites
General Windows Operating System Knowledge - This exam focuses on Windows 10
(Optional) Account at the Microsoft Learn site to track your progress as you progress through the training modules
Background
Modern Desktop Administrators deploy, configure, secure, manage, and monitor devices and client applications in an enterprise environment.
Exam Details
The MD-100 is 1 of 2 exams you’ll need to pass in order to obtain your “Microsoft 365 Certified - Modern Desktop Administrator - Associate” Certification. The 2nd exam is the MD-101
The MD-100 exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: 
- Deploy Windows
- Manage devices and data
- Configure connectivity
- Maintain Windows.
The MD-101 exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks:
- Deploy and update operating systems
- Manage policies and profiles
- Manage and protect devices
- Manage apps and data.
Each exam costs $165.00 
Microsoft Learning path
Free training is available at the MS Learn site.
The MD-100 Learning Path contains 9 modules that align with the areas covered on the exam
- Get Started with Microsoft 365
- Analyze your device and app readiness for Windows 10
- Analyze your directory and network readiness for Microsoft 365
- Deliver Microsoft 365 Apps and business apps
- Migrate user files and settings in Microsoft 365
- Update your security and compliance configuration – Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps
- Deploy, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 10
- Learn about Windows and Microsoft 365 Apps servicing in Microsoft 365
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Train users on the new Windows and Microsoft 365 Apps features
External Links
the following links were gathered from the 9 modules in the MD-100 learning path
Resilient File System (ReFS) Overview
Customize Windows Start Screen with Group Policy
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)
Microsoft Teams Training Videos
Co-Management for Windows 10 Devices
Microsoft Security Intelligence Report archive
Ways to migrate multiple email accounts to Microsoft 365 or Office 365
Overview of importing your organization’s PST files
Customize Windows 10 Start and taskbar with provisioning packages
Install Windows Configuration Designer
Windows 10 roaming settings reference
Introduction to Azure security
Windows 10 deployment scenarios
Perform an in-place upgrade to Windows 10 using Configuration Manager
Windows Autopilot Deployment for existing devices
How to set up Desktop Analytics
About deployment plans in Desktop Analytics
Build deployment rings for Windows 10 updates
Provisioning packages for Windows 10
Other Training Options
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